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ochoin	30 Sep 2021 11:46 p.m. PST
Our re-fight of Emdorf (1760) provided a challenging & entertaining game. The table was set up, ready for play, as he historical ambush : where the unwary French were surprised by an allied force of Hanoverians, Hessians & British (represented by Prussians in my game) just outside the village of Emdorf. theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link The Allied commander was brutal. Two French battalions were destroyed in the first two turns theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link Initially, the only unit that could oppose the allies were a unit of French light infantry: theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link The French, outnumbered & outclassed, retreated towards a river crossing that promised respite theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link but the Allies were determined to destroy them, pursuing aggressively: theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link The French perhaps foolishly, turned on the allies & inflicted casualties: theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link But cut-off from the bridge & surrounded, they surrendered. theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link As one of the French commanders, I can say although we were soundly beaten, we put up a spirited defence.
GamesPoet	01 Oct 2021 3:10 a.m. PST
Looks like fun!
ochoin	01 Oct 2021 5:17 a.m. PST
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DFLange	01 Oct 2021 11:52 a.m. PST
Looks like a good game.