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Tango01

10 Apr 2025 4:54 p.m. PST

"This was a medium sized action involving around 80,000 Soldiers total, fought on 14 August 1870. Short article is here [CLICK]. Also called Borney – Columbey, it reminds me of Quatre Bras in that it was a shaping action that was followed by other significant battles, these being (Mars-la-Tour and Gravelotte) which resulted in France's main regular army being trapped at the famous fortress of Metz [CLICK].

From the gaming stand point, it was a relatively indecisive battle, which makes it perfect for the gaming table. Yes, you heard me… an indecisive throw-down always makes for a better table top game than some famous blow-out victory; after all, who wants to fight the side that lost? Gamers want to have at it and give as good as they got…"

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