Winterisedishtype Prussians

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Duke Speedy of Leighton

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julesav

The Austrian Corps is interesting as the infantry regiments present only field 2 battalions each.

There's also an interesting 'what if' option involving the Saxon and Hanoverians who were supposed to 'liberate' Schleswig-Holstein, but who were sort of (willingly?)  'brushed aside' by the 'big boys' so that Austria and Prussia could get 'all the glory'!

Bismark's first War has superb accounts of the actions. But Weigle's 1859/1864 has the better maps. Neil Thomas has 2 scenarios for the war in his 19th Century Wargaming book. There are only a couple of field actions between each 'allied' Corps and the Danes. Decisive battle is the Prussian storming of the Duppel fortress. This to my mind has strong affinities with Vauban era sieges!

I am however struggling to get a 'good fit' for rules and battle size as I'm concentrating on the rather small Sankelmark battle for now.  :(

Duke Speedy of Leighton

Photos of first test pieces done...
Thanks chaps.
Anyone got a good pictorial reference for the Danes?
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Quote from: mad lemmey on 28 September 2014, 09:48:26 AM
Photos of first test pieces done...
ML

But not posted, apparently?!  :-\

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Think he's posted some at photos.
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Leman

So, did you get Danish opposition as well.
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Chris Pringle

In reply to julesav's comment of 5 years ago about rules etc: I am rather proud of my scenario combining the battles of Dueppel / Dybbol and Als, published in the 'Bloody Big European Battles!' scenario book for the BBB rules. It covers actions between February and June 1864. The Prussians are under time pressure to take objectives before some European great power gets fed up and tells Bismarck to stop being a bully. It's a fun scenario and turns a dour siege and storm into an entertaining game.

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Quote from: Leman on 13 June 2019, 09:00:19 AM
So, did you get Danish opposition as well.
Yes, just got to be brave and commit to them...
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07 July 2019, 09:35:41 AM #31 Last Edit: 07 July 2019, 09:44:40 AM by mad lemmey
Damn it, assembled dragoons instead of hussars, poot!
Anyone got an Orbat for the Daned?
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cameronian

Think Bruce has a Danish orbat in 1866 ... I think. Just back from Bohemia so I'll need a day or so to shake out, give me a shout end of week if you havent heard.
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Duke Speedy of Leighton

Thank you sir.
Was it a good trip?
Any good photos?
Jealous as ever! :)
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Steve J

Pretty sure the 2nd SHW is covered in Bruce's book, but will check tonight if I remember...

Leman

It is in the 1859 book. Front half is FAW, second half is 2nd Schleswig War.
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cameronian

Quote from: Leman on 09 July 2019, 02:55:41 PM
It is in the 1859 book. Front half is FAW, second half is 2nd Schleswig War.

Lemmy,

Leman is correct, its the 1859 book, do you want me to scan it ?
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cameronian

10 July 2019, 12:40:02 PM #37 Last Edit: 10 July 2019, 01:02:47 PM by cameronian
Quote from: mad lemmey on 09 July 2019, 11:09:52 AM
Thank you sir.
Was it a good trip?
Any good photos?
Jealous as ever! :)

Yes thanks, very tiring, long days and very hot. I walked Jicin in the same temperature as the day of the battle, 35degs, killing. I can't post photos here as for some bloody reason the file is always too big.

Try here, just a few though.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/55665103@N03/
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Duke Speedy of Leighton

Very impressive, thank you for sharing.
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