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Title: The Battle of Dorking 1871 - A Bloody Big Battles AAR.
Post by: Steve J on 03 March 2017, 02:03:46 PM
An AAR of our latest 'what if?' game set during the Prussian invasion of England in 1871.

http://wwiiwargaming.blogspot.co.uk/2017/03/the-battle-of-dorking-1871-boody-big.html (http://wwiiwargaming.blogspot.co.uk/2017/03/the-battle-of-dorking-1871-boody-big.html)

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Title: Re: The Battle of Dorking 1871 - A Bloody Big Battles AAR.
Post by: DFlynSqrl on 03 March 2017, 02:26:45 PM
Very nice.  New blog to follow too.  :)
Title: Re: The Battle of Dorking 1871 - A Bloody Big Battles AAR.
Post by: Shedman on 03 March 2017, 02:39:52 PM
Good one
Title: Re: The Battle of Dorking 1871 - A Bloody Big Battles AAR.
Post by: d_Guy on 03 March 2017, 02:58:56 PM
Steve,
That was a fun and interestingly conceived game. Enjoyed going through your OoB's. Applaud the substantial use of milita and volunteers.
Particularly enjoyed your comments on the Lifeguard Cavalry.  :)
Title: Re: The Battle of Dorking 1871 - A Bloody Big Battles AAR.
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 03 March 2017, 03:39:12 PM
Great report! Bit good on the description of the yeomanry too!  ;D
Title: Re: The Battle of Dorking 1871 - A Bloody Big Battles AAR.
Post by: Steve J on 03 March 2017, 04:14:27 PM
Glad you enjoyed it chaps :). The credit for the unit descriptions lies squarely with Dave Fielder, which he often includes in our games. These I liked so much I left them in :D.
Title: Re: The Battle of Dorking 1871 - A Bloody Big Battles AAR.
Post by: Chris Pringle on 09 March 2017, 09:38:41 PM
Nicely done!

Chris

Bloody Big BATTLES!
https://uk.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/BBB_wargames/info
http://bloodybigbattles.blogspot.co.uk/
Title: Re: The Battle of Dorking 1871 - A Bloody Big Battles AAR.
Post by: Leman on 09 March 2017, 09:48:31 PM
For those who have not seen the PP forum, Lurkio is producing 15mm 1880s/90s British in home service uniform at some point. I would love to see some in 10mm with the British version of the spiked helmet, although I still think the Crimean guards infantry and line infantry in jacket and pork pie hat are useable, plus the Canadian militia cavalry in pork pie. A mix of FPW and WWI French and Prussians/Germans would make suitable opponents.
Title: Re: The Battle of Dorking 1871 - A Bloody Big Battles AAR.
Post by: Sandinista on 09 March 2017, 11:39:03 PM
Very good. Although Box Hill looks a lot smaller than I remember it  ;)

Cheers
Ian
Title: Re: The Battle of Dorking 1871 - A Bloody Big Battles AAR.
Post by: Dave Fielder on 10 March 2017, 10:46:21 AM
Who are these 6mm nutters?  :-