Good stuff

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

Hi

Battle of Hofstader just been fought batrep coming soon.

Jim

 

Quote from: Jim Ando on 08 March 2015, 09:49:52 PM
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!

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.

Somewhat feel Heisenberg got a little lucky there

Are you certain?

Great report btw! 

Hi

Pitched battle next sunday.

Bayern vs Kendrickstein.

Heisenburg sits this one out.The campaign is shaping up nicely.

Jim

Could I also ask for the campaign rules please

Also what size armies are you using? Are they painted as 'Imagi nations'?

Hi

Send me your e-mail address in a personal message.

We have about 21 units per side excluding artillery.

The Bayern player has franco prussian bavarians (painted as so)

I`m the Hiesenburg player using crimean war russians

and the Kendrickstein player has a mixture of 1870 prussians mixed with 1860 canadians painted how he liked.

Jim

Hi

Battle of Sheldonburg just been fought.

Bat rep in a few days.

Jim

Any pics as this sounds great fun?

Hi

Sorry haven`t a clue how to put photo`s on.

This campaign is a hoot, pity we could only get 3 players.

Jim

Hi
Battle of Sheldonberg

Battle Type – Pitched Battle

Turn 1
In an attempt to give themselves a secure defensive position the army of Kendrickstein immediately advanced towards the town of Sheldonberg and the surrounding walled fields. In fairly swift order the Kendrickstein infantry occupied the town and settled in for a hard slog.

Across the battlefield Crown Prince Karl Franz, Commander of the Bayern army observed the enemy and made changes to his initial battleplan. After brief discussions with the assembled brigade commanders dispositions were confirmed and the brigade commanders returned to their men eager to get at the enemy. The army of Bayern formed up and began a slow purposeful advance , a screen of skirmishers followed by columns of infantry.

Turn 2
As the main body of the Kendrickstein army held its ground, the Kendrickstein dragoons on their right flank advanced towards the Bayern 1st brigade . General Von Hern commander of the 1st brigade hesitated at this threat and the 1st brigades advance faltered.

On the Bayern right General Von Weed led his cavalry forward towards Sheldonberg. His orders had been straight forward protect the flank and ensure nothing got passed him.

Turn 3/Turn 4
The army of Kendrickstein continued its policy of sit and wait.  It was then that the opened fire with a new weapon – Rockets. The relative quiet was shattered by the scream of the rockets hurtling towards the Bayern columns.  The 6th battalion Von Kleist was the unfortunate recipient of the missiles. Fortunately the Kendrickstein rockets seemed more suited for fireworks displays than battle and apart from a little disorder did little damage.
Prince Karl Franz decided that the 1st brigade needed to get a move on. He hurriedly scribbled orders to several battalions and sent messengers galloping forward.  He was pleased to see a speedy response to his orders as the 1st Jaeger battalion advanced through some walled fields and began to fire on the Kendrickstein cavalry to their front. The remainder of the 1st brigade formed lines and began to advance.  As soon as they came into musketry range they began to pour fire into the Kendrickstein cavalry.

Turn 5/Turn 6/Turn 7
As the Bayern army continued its relentless advance they began to inflict more and more casualties on the Kendrickestein troops opposing them. Concentrated fire saw one battalion of Kendrickstein light infantry rout, and in a rather one side artillery duel  2 batteries of Bayern foot artillery destroyed a battery of Kendrickstein horse artillery and badly damaged another.
On the Bayern left flank General Becker seeing an opportunity to get to grips with the enemy ordered his cavalry to attack the by now shaken Kendrickstein dragoons.   A brutal melee ensued and despite being greatly outnumbered the dragoons managed a fighting withdrawal.  Unfortunately the Bayern cavalry pursued and then routed the dragoons.
The artillery duel continued with the Kendrickstein horse artillery finally routing rather than dying .

Turn 8
As the Kendrickstein dragoons routed , they were joined by a nearby light battalion and the rocket battery both of whom had been subjected to continuous fire from the Bayern forces. Seeing several units running seemed to an adverse effect on the Kendrickstein general. Despite have most of his troops still fresh and unengaged panic set in and orders to withdraw were hurriedly sent to the troops in and around Sheldonburg.

Turn 9/10
As the Kendrickstein forces began to stream towards their rear the Bayern forces began a rapid advance to try and cut off the escaping Kendrickstein army.  Unfortunately for the Bayern troops the Kendrickstein army had too much of a head start and Prince Karl decided to occupy Sheldonberg rather than pursue any further.

Result – Major Bayern Victory

Casualties
Kendrickstein – 2 Batteries of Horse Artillery one of which was recovered the other destroyed
                                1 Rocket battery destroyed
                                1 Skirmisher battalion and Dragoon unit routed but both were late recovered.

Bayern             - No losses suffered


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