"SYW Big Battalions at Battle of Weissenfels" Topic

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Der Alte Fritz	12 May 2016 10:09 a.m. PST
We have set table for our annual Big Battalion SYW game this Saturday May 14th, 2016. Click on the link for more pictures: link Rules used are Bill Protz's Batailles dans l'Ancien Regime ("BAR") and feature 60-figure infantry battalions and 12-figure cavalry squadrons (with 3 to 5 squadrons per regiment). Over 3,000 28/30mm figures will grace the tables, of which there are three 6ft x 28ft tables. The scenario involves the Prussian army of Frederick the Great attempting a dangerous river crossing and the establishment of a strong bridge head on the other side of the Saale River at Weissenfels circa 1758. The Franco-Austrian army commanded by Soubise and Loudon will attempt to crush the bridge head with their attack. I will post an updated game report over the weekend.
45thdiv	12 May 2016 10:47 a.m. PST
At first I thought the figures in the bottom photo where facing the wrong way. Then I noticed that there are 2 tables That is very cool. I hope you all have a great game. Matthew
Frederick	12 May 2016 11:12 a.m. PST
Old School Cool! Looking forward to the next posting
Dave Jackson	12 May 2016 1:00 p.m. PST
DAF, so, this place the game was in, you said Woodstock? Who's library is that?
Der Alte Fritz	12 May 2016 1:08 p.m. PST
The game table is in the basement of Keith L.'s house. The tables are surrounded by book shelves, which look nicer than the formerly bare concrete walls.
GamesPoet	12 May 2016 2:49 p.m. PST
That is a lot of figures, looking good!
evilgong	12 May 2016 5:24 p.m. PST
Cool games den db
Winston Smith	12 May 2016 5:46 p.m. PST
I am in awe.
Dan Beattie	12 May 2016 6:47 p.m. PST
Three 6 x 28 tables! Is that wargames room a converted hanger? Terrific figures and scenery. Huge (huuuge?)units sure are stunning.
Costanzo1	13 May 2016 4:10 a.m. PST
Great looking big units!
18CTEXAN	13 May 2016 5:28 a.m. PST
NOW! "THAT" is a great game!
Der Alte Fritz	13 May 2016 5:48 a.m. PST
FYI, we are using a figure to man ratio of 1:10 for our units. So for example, a battalion of 60 figures represents 600 men.