war of the Andovian succession

[Jim Ando]

Hi

Me and two other guys in our club are about to embark on a campaign set in the fictional country of Andovia roughly set in central Europe circa 1850-1860. I wrote a bit of a back ground story to set the scene.

The  people of Andovia  have dreaded this day for considerable amount of time. The  ancient ruler of Andovia   the grand duke James the great  has finally succumbed to his injuries suffered 50 years previous from a bizzare gardening accident. Unfortunately his sole heir Duke Colin ( the insane) has come to the throne. The Andovian  army has been rendered useless as Duke Colin has banned it from using firearms and cannon as he doesn't like the noise they make. They are now armed with nothing more than pointy sticks and rusty swords. The neighbouring countries are watching with intent as they make their plans. To the north the debauched and deviant Kingdom of Kendrickstein (prussians). To the west the  cruel and militaristic Kingdom of Bayernsreich ( Bavaria). To the east the greedy and brutal Grand Duchy of Heisenburg (Russia). So the scene is set for the monumental struggle that will become know as The war of the Andovian succession.

The first battle will be fought tomorrow between Heisenburg and Kendrickstein.

Cheers

Jim

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Sounds greasyily great!

[getagrip]

Jealous, although I have a 6000 point Warmaster ruck next week

[Maenoferren]

Excellent

[jchaos79]

Jealous, although I have a 6000 point Warmaster ruck next week

That is interesting 

[jambo1]

Be interesting to follow this.

[getagrip]

Which rules you using for this Jim?

[Jim Ando]

Hi

Black powder and pendraken figures (obviously ).

Wrote the campaign rules myself which are really simple no book keeping. They can be adapted to any period.

jim

[getagrip]

Thanks Jim 

The rules worthy of a share? hint hint 

[Jim Ando]

The rules are easily adapted. The copy if you want them will be for our campaign but feel free to change anything. They are based on a ladder the first to the top wins. The nation's and units involved  are adaptable.

Send me a pm and I can send you a copy.

Jim

[Womble67]

The rules are easily adapted. The copy if you want them will be for our campaign but feel free to change anything. They are based on a ladder the first to the top wins. The nation's and units involved  are adaptable.

Send me a pm and I can send you a copy.

Jim

I would also be interested in a copy of your campaign rules

Take care

Andy

[Steve J]

Sounds great and look forward to reading the first batrep as well as seeing photos .

[getagrip]

The rules are easily adapted. The copy if you want them will be for our campaign but feel free to change anything. They are based on a ladder the first to the top wins. The nation's and units involved  are adaptable.

Send me a pm and I can send you a copy.

Jim

Done 

Thanks Jim 

[Jim Ando]

Hi

Sundays battle report

Battle of Wolowitz Farm

Battle Type – Counter Attack


After their initial incursion into the Kingdom of Andovia had met with little or no opposition the Heisenberg High Command were feeling a little overconfident.  To this end they detached a large part of their field army to the area around Wolowitz's Farm. Unfortunately for them the Kingdom of Kendrickstein just happened to be coming in the opposite direction. Choosing to stand and fight rather than withdraw, despite being outnumbered, the Heisenberg General Von Goodman sent riders back to call for reinforcements and then made his battle plan.


Turn 1/Turn 2
The Kendrickstein forces began a slow methodical advance across a broad front. This was almost mirrored by the Heisenberg army as both sides tried to get themselves formed into a winning position. Despite being at the extreme of their range both armies proved a little trigger happy firing volley after volley at each other. The training of both forces as well accusations of the Bayereich having sold both sides substandard ammo came to the fore as despite the volume of fire neither side could hit the side of a barn.

Turn 3/Turn 4
Again both sides tried to outmanoeuvre each other but Brigade commanders seemed to have difficulty interpreting their orders and several brigades stood around twiddling their thumbs as commanders tried to match up their orders with their maps.
Despite this the Heisenberg army managed to inflict enough casualties to cause one battery of Kendrickstein horse artillery to turn tail and rout of the battlefield.

Turn 5/Turn 6
Both sides were now well within musketry range and were trading volley for volley. In the centre of the Heisenberg  casualties has shaken  the 3rd battalion of the Von Skyler regiment. The brigade commander tried in vain to rally the battalion. In a panic the battalion turned and ran taking their commander with them.
This led to confusion in the Heisenberg centre as junior officers tried to keep control, as the 1st battalion Von Skyler regiment when ordered to fill the gap took this as an order to charge the Kendrickstein line. Despite being fired on as the closed with the enemy, the closed into melee. At first it seemed that this blunder would break the Kendrickstein line, however the Kendrickstein proved to be made of sterner stuff and held their position and forced the 1st battalion back.

Turn 7/Turn 8
As the battle continued to rage, conditions began to favour the forces of Heisenberg as finally their reinforcements arrived.  Their orders were simply attack. To this end the Heisenberg infantry advanced on mass towards the Kendrickstein centre. Seeing this advance the Heisenberg lancer regiment 'Walt' decided they were tough enough to take on a regiment of Kendrickstein cuirassiers. The resulting melee proved quite the opposite as the cuirassiers smashed the Walt lancers chasing them off the battlefield.
In the centre of the battlefield the Kendrickstein Guard Cuirassiers thinking breastplates could stop bullets rode right up to the Heisenberg infantry. A swift volley from the infantry disproved their belief and they turned tail and routed. 

Turn 9/Turn 10
The battle was now turning into a stalemate as both sides traded blows. However despite stand firm under intense fire the 2nd Battalion Von Skyler became shaken and started to withdraw. Seeing this the rest of their brigade also started to pull out.
As night started to fall it looked like it would be a minor victory for Kendrickstein as the controlled most of the battlefield.


Result – Minor Victory to Kendrickstein.

Casualties
Kendrickstein lost 4 batteries of Horse Artillery and the Guard Cuirassiers  of which 2 batteries of artillery were permanently lost, the other 2 batteries and the Guard Cuirassiers were recovered.
Heisenberg lost 3rd battalion Von Skylar and the Walt lancers.  Only the lancers were recovered.

[getagrip]

Love it and thanks for sharing the rules Jim

[toxicpixie]

Good stuff

Would you mind PM'ing me the campaign rules you've done, as well? Always interested!

[Jim Ando]

Hi

Battle of Hofstader just been fought batrep coming soon.

Jim

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

 

[getagrip]

Hi

Battle of Hofstader just been fought batrep coming soon.

Jim

Love it, looking forward to the next episode 

It's like Dallas with muskets!

[Jim Ando]

Hi

Report of the battle of Hofstader,

After their initial success at Wolowitz's Farm the forces of Kendrickstein continued their pursuit of  the Heisenberg army.  In order to allow time to withdraw and regroup the Heisenberg High Command decided to deploy a rearguard at the strategic crossroads in the village of Hoffstedder to buy time for the rest of the army to regroup. To this end they deployed 2 brigades of infantry in and around the crossroad supported by a small cavalry brigade on their left flank. On seeing the enemy waiting for them the Kendrickstein troops grimly set about clearing the village and winning the day, it shouldn't take too long they thought......

Turn 1
The Kendrickstein army began with a general advance on both flanks. On the left flank 2 horse artillery batteries moved  forward to the hills overlooking Hoffstedder.
The forces of Heisenberg held their positions in the village knowing that if it came down to it they would have a defensive advantage.  The Heisenberg cavalry were then order out onto their left flank. It was hoped that by threatening the Kendrickstein right they might break up the attack.

Turn 2
The Kendrickstein troops continue a slow advance.   On their right flank they deployed two units of light infantry into skirmish formation and began trading shots with their opposite numbers in the Heisenberg army. Initially they proved very successful and the Heisenberg infantry began to falter. It was the that General (insert name)began to ride backwards and forwards among his troops extolling them to hold the  line. His bravery (some would say stupidity) did the trick and the line held.

Turn 3/Turn 4
The Kendrickstein horse artillery finally deployed on the hills and immediately began dropping round after round onto the Heisenberg infantry lined up neatly in front of them. The 1st Battalion Von Skylar stood resolutely despite the mounting casualties. To counter the artillery a unit of jaegers moved out of cover in a wood to snipe at the gunners.
On the Heisenberg left flank their cavalry began to deploy, although to many it appeared to be just poncing about as  didn't look as if it felt it could beat the single battalion of infantry facing it. This was compounded when a single Kendrickstein lancer unit joined the infantry as flank guards.

Turn 5/Turn 6
While the Heisenberg jaegers continued to shoot at the horse artillery, the failed to notice the Kendrickstein cuirassiers moving around the flank.  In an attempt take the fight to the enemy two battalions of Heisenberg infantry formed up and advanced out of the village and towards the Kendrickstein centre.

Turn 7
The persistent shelling of the 1ST battalion Von Skylar finally paid off. The battalion was seriously shaken and their morale began to crumble.  Brigade commander (insert name) rushed to rally the battalion. Despite his protestations the unit began to waver. Seeing the urgency of keeping the flank secure the army commander (insert name) rushed to rally the Von Skylar battalion. However this was when it all went wrong for the forces of Heisenberg. The intense artillery fire finally broke the morale of the 1st battalion and they routed, this was compounded by a rather well placed artillery round which killed both the Brigade commander and the Amy Commander. The Kendrickstein Cuirassiers the chose this moment to smash into the jaegers on the right flank. The jaegers put a token resistance but withdrew from the fight. The cuirassiers chose not to pursue the jaegers choosing instead to plough into the flank of the 2Nd battalion Von Skylar who promptly turned and ran.

Turn 8/9/10
As the battle lurched to a conclusion the Kendrickstein forces began to surround the village of Hoffstedder. The mass of Heisenberg troops in the village held under intense fire. Their left flan however finally gave way as their light infantry finally broke and ran taking the injured brigade commander with them.
The Heisenberg cavalry finally reacted to calls of cowardice against them and launched themselves at the Kendrickstein lancers.  After a close fight the Kendrickstein lancers were forced back and finally routed.

As night began to fall the fighting began to lull. The Kendrickstein forces had expected a quick and easy victory but the village was still in enemy hands and the troops were exhausted. A general withdrawal was sounded and the Kendrickstein forces retired to regroup. Having done what was required of the  surviving Heisenberg forces withdrew and rejoined their own force.


Result – Draw

Casualties

Kendrickstein   - 1 Unit of Lancers (lost)
                                  1 Battalion of skirmisher (lost)


Heisenberg      - 1ST Battalion Von Skylar (lost)
                                2ND Battalion Von Skylar (recovered)
                                1 Battalion of Jaegers (recovered)
                                Brigade Commander (Lost) replacement command level 7
                                Army Commander (lost) replacement command level 7

The uhlan officer wiped his sword clean of blood and smiled. The Kendrickstein  lancers hadn't put up much of a fight, the were already routing away from a battle when they had ran into his small scouting  force.  Von Hentzau mounted his horse and rejoined his men, he was pleased with their performance, a few minor wounds and no dead, but he knew it wouldn't be as easy next time. His column crested a hill and he paused and looked at the scene before him. Column after column of infantry marched forward with cavalry covering the flanks. Blue and white flags fluttered in the breeze and Von Hentzau smiled ruefully as he surveyed the army of Bayern. No one knew the army was here, the forces of Kendrickstein were about to get a very unpleasant surprise.