Uesugi Kenshin  | 03 Oct 2011 3:03 p.m. PST |
If you game the Seven Years War, regardless of which continent, what is your must game battle? Though I havent gamed it yet, and currently own no 7YW minis, if I ever get around to it, it will be Lobositz for me. It was the first 7YW battle I ever saw wargamed as a child and it stuck with me. Yours? |
| Regards | 03 Oct 2011 3:10 p.m. PST |
There are a number I've never played, but I'm currently working on the units for Kolin. On the surface, it doesn't read like Frederick can do well, but I've had a number of gamers say that a wargame of the battle is much more interesting and either side can win. Sounds fun to me! Erik 2nd place is Zorndorf. That is one battle that has me fascinated. |
| Rich Bliss | 03 Oct 2011 3:18 p.m. PST |
Have done Lobositz. Am now also working in Kolin. |
| Frederick | 03 Oct 2011 4:32 p.m. PST |
Probably Kolin, but Leuthen and Hockkirk are interesting in their own way |
| Blake Walker | 03 Oct 2011 4:48 p.m. PST |
I've done Minden several times. Leuthen would be interested to do. Alas, I have no Prussian. Only British, Hessians, Hanoverians, French, Saxons, and now am painting up Austrians. |
 miniMo | 03 Oct 2011 4:52 p.m. PST |
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| zippyfusenet | 03 Oct 2011 6:25 p.m. PST |
I've played Lobositz twice to a conclusion. I usually prefer much smaller battles for wargaming, but Lobositz is doable because only the vanguards of the armies fought. |
| JCBJCB | 03 Oct 2011 7:13 p.m. PST |
Another vote for Lobositz, with Minden a close second. |
| Renaud S | 03 Oct 2011 9:22 p.m. PST |
Kloster Campen, 1760. Personnal project, my ancestor was wounded there. Close fight, gorgeous units (white French with different types of red, violet, black and white facings, Fisher corps,red English and Hannoveraners, kilted highlanders, blue Hessian, some prussian hussards). Very gallant deeds from both sides, enough documentation to wargame well, medium sized battle easy to play with figures, nice terrain (village, marsh, canal, small woods, bridge). |
| Berlichtingen | 03 Oct 2011 10:12 p.m. PST |
Kolin with Zorndorf being a close second |
| Altefritz | 04 Oct 2011 1:57 a.m. PST |
Torgau. First XVIII century boardagame I played (F.Chadwick GDW, 1974). My long-standing wargame and research project since 1995. torgauproject.blogspot.com link Fabrizio |
| Cardinal Hawkwood | 04 Oct 2011 2:26 a.m. PST |
Kunersdorf..though I am planning Mollwitz as a display game |
| nsolomon99 | 04 Oct 2011 3:14 a.m. PST |
If I have to choose just one it would have to be Kolin. |
| John the Greater | 04 Oct 2011 6:49 a.m. PST |
Battle of Wandiwash (Vandavasi)in India. A small battle but with a mix of European, Sepoy and native troops on both sides. |
| Tricorne1971 | 04 Oct 2011 6:58 a.m. PST |
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| Costanzo1 | 04 Oct 2011 9:03 a.m. PST |
Kolin, Lobositz, Kunersdorf,Torgau. |
| Grand Duke Natokina | 04 Oct 2011 11:56 a.m. PST |
Louisbourg or Quebec. My clan's regt--the 78th Highland Regt of Foot, Fraser's Highlanders--participated in them. |
 Herkybird | 04 Oct 2011 11:58 a.m. PST |
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| John Clements | 04 Oct 2011 1:16 p.m. PST |
I agree with the comments about Kolin, having fought it as a club game at a show many years ago. It is not at all obvious to the onlookers who is going to win and it can go either way. Although my own interests have moved to the WAS, this remains one of my favourites so I'll vote for it. Minden is my favourite western theatre battle. Again, that can be won by the actual losers and there are a lot of variables that can tip the balance. |
| Patrice | 04 Oct 2011 1:37 p.m. PST |
The battle of Saint-Cast, because it is in my area and I heard much about it and I have visited the place but of course it was a small local battle and not very interesting for other people. |
| firstvarty1979 | 04 Oct 2011 7:52 p.m. PST |
Hastenbeck. The French WIN!! I know, amazing. link It would have to be Regimental too, not Brigade-based. |
| freecloud | 05 Oct 2011 2:56 a.m. PST |
Always liked Warburg, it makes a nice big-table game in 25mm. |
| Mr Voltaire | 05 Oct 2011 5:46 a.m. PST |
Altefritz, I always thought Torgau would be a  to wargame effectively, so I will peruse your blog about it with interest! |
| spontoon | 05 Oct 2011 8:30 a.m. PST |
Are we including the WAS? If so, then Fontenoy. |
| Altefritz | 06 Oct 2011 2:16 a.m. PST |
Dear Voltaire (funny enough, Altefritz chatting with Voltaire…), I designed the scenario for Volley and Bayonet, borrowing a lot from Chadwick boardgame. link I am planning a scenario-test with some friends in the late 2011. I'll post the result on the blog. I agree with you that without some special rules restraining Lacy corps movement, the battle looks pretty bleak for the prussian. |
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