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"Beware the grape-scissors! Portuguese at Braga (1809)" Topic


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ChrisBBB2 Supporting Member of TMP09 Apr 2025 11:40 p.m. PST

A most unusual contest was the battle of Braga. This pitted Soult's veteran French II Corps against a Portuguese force twice their number but comprised almost entirely of ordonenza levies – like militia but not as good.

This made for a thoroughly absorbing game with a different flavour. Photo-AAR here:
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korsun0 Supporting Member of TMP13 Apr 2025 5:22 a.m. PST

Those games are the best types I reckon. A departure from the usual armies or a line up and fight type combat.

ChrisBBB2 Supporting Member of TMP15 Apr 2025 9:24 a.m. PST

Yes, indeed. I like each game to present a different tactical challenge. There are lots of possible dimensions of difference. Troop quality is one. The infinite possible variety of deployments and arrivals is another.

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