"Mac Mahon in Kabylie, 15mm AAR" Topic

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Phil the french	04 Mar 2015 7:44 a.m. PST
Hi! My latest batrep, 1857 in Kabilie… If you want to se more… riflemens.blogspot.fr/2015/03/1857mac-mahon-in-kabylia-mac-mahon-en.html Hope you enjoy! Best, Phil.
Broglie	04 Mar 2015 8:56 a.m. PST
Phil Brilliant as always. Do I see French infantry in the 1860 regulation tunic and shako. If so what manufacturer or are they conversions? Regards
Phil the french	04 Mar 2015 12:30 p.m. PST
Thanks for your kind words! The French infantry is Chrisopher's, I'll ask him and answer here soon… Cheers, Phil.
Frederick	04 Mar 2015 6:36 p.m. PST
Magnifique!
Early morning writer	04 Mar 2015 7:01 p.m. PST
A nice battle report in a proper scale with good paint jobs, a sense of humor from our diarist, and thin bases. All is right in the world today. What, you ask about the comment on the bases? I hate over thick bases for any piece that isn't a static diorama. They just destroy the illusion entirely for me. But, hey, we're here to admire the wonderful game shown above.
vtsaogames	04 Mar 2015 8:12 p.m. PST
Nicely done. And I see you won.
Phil the french	05 Mar 2015 12:56 a.m. PST
Thank you so much guys for your kind words…I spent a lot of time making this one, your feedbacks are much appreciated… @Broglie : French infantry are conversions (essex, old glory, minifigs with changed heads, the 'speciality' of Christopher!) and it is the regulation that was in force in the Crimea in 1854… Once again, glad you enjoy! Phil.
Broglie	05 Mar 2015 11:37 a.m. PST
Thanks Phil The only French in the 1860 regulation uniform I am aware of is Frei Korps but I think they are very small 15s and might not go with the Old Glory. Frei Korps (carried by QRF now) figures are for the French expedition to Mexico in 1863. Regards
Henry Martini	05 Mar 2015 5:17 p.m. PST
I was under the impression that, being hill tribesmen, the Kabyles all fought on foot.
Phil the french	06 Mar 2015 9:49 a.m. PST
Hi! Many of them were on foot, but cavalry and camels were not rare…in the 1871 insurection, 100 000 horsemen on 200 000 fighters! Don't know about the exact proportions in all battles unfortunatly… Best, Phil.
Henry Martini	06 Mar 2015 5:03 p.m. PST
200, 000!!!? It would seem the documentary conventions of the ancient world were still alive and well in those parts.