Glasgow University 28mm Waterloo Re-fight 2019

Started by Westmarcher, 17 July 2018, 04:14:53 PM

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Ithoriel

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steve_holmes_11

Quote from: SV52 on 18 July 2018, 11:28:13 PM
You mean you lot haven't heard of the great bricole bun fight?  As has been said a bricole was a thing used as a harness worn by soldiers for dragging guns or carrying stretchers.

Th great bricole war broke out a few years back on a well-known forum over the pond.  Posters got their knickers in a twist over the how, what, why and where of the aforesaid bricole.  Things got extremely heated, with each pseudo 'expert' pitching in to decry the opinions stated as facts by others.

Awful it was: Made Borodino look like a vicar's tea party.


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QuoteAn absolute nerd-fest, the anoraks will be three deep "that chappie, third regiment from the left, second line has the 1806 uniform, tut tut, this kind of mis-informed sloppiness spoils the whole weekend for me".

Sad to say, that absolutely hits the spot :(

fsn

The answer is "of course, you won't know unless you've really studied the battle, but that would be Jean-Albert, who was captured at Maida and was returned from the hulks just in time to rejoin with his regiment. Poor soul hadn't had time to change. Quite a well known character amongt Waterloo scholars is Jean-Albert."  
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Quote from: cameronian on 20 July 2018, 11:43:47 AM
Its for charity you miserable b*stards, get off your dung hill and stop picking your sores.
Well said that man.
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Chris Pringle

Not my thing at all as a player, for similar reasons to the other demurrers

BUT

I'd love to admire the spectacle

AND

most importantly, if it gets some more people bitten by the wargaming bug, that can only be a good thing. Best of luck to 'em and I hope it goes really well!

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Quote from: Leman on 20 July 2018, 02:44:19 PM
The response would appear to suggest Glasgow is in Scotland. Anywhere but Scotland!

Yes, I'm pretty sure Glasgow is in Scotland.
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There is of course Roe Middily which is somewhere in America I think.
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Quote from: cameronian on 20 July 2018, 11:43:47 AM
Its for charity you miserable b*stards, get off your dung hill and stop picking your sores.

I intend to visit as a spectator and make a generous donation.

My feelings are a bit like the "fancy dress for charity" days at work.
Supportive of those who do it, but not inclined to join in the wackiness.

I've also joined their facebook group, and the guys who like that sort of thing are having a fantastic time.
So all the best to them - I'm sure they're unharmed by my private reservations about mega-games.

paulr

One of the strengths of this hobby is there are so many different ways to enjoy it :)

I hope they have a great time, but a bit far (18,000km) for me to attend either as a player or spectator :(
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