Author Archives: jemima_fawr

The Battle of Teugn-Hausen, 19th April 1809: A Scenario for ‘Napoleon’s Battles’

Posted on 4th August 2025 by jemima_fawr

A few weeks ago at W.A.S.P. we had planned to continue our Battle of Neumarkt 1809 game, which had ended on something of a cliff-hanger, with several turns still to play. However, our Marshal Bessières sadly had a family tragedy … Continue reading →

Posted in Napoleon's Battles (Rules), Napoleon's Battles Scenarios, Napoleonic Wars, Scenarios | 15 Comments

“Aye, They’re Both Well…” (The Mighty Army of Schaumburg-Lippe-Bückeburg)

Posted on 15th July 2025 by jemima_fawr

Small national contingents are always fun to do, regardless of the period. They help to break up the monotony of painting the ‘main players’ and they also add a bit of fun to scenarios when they’re exceptionally good or exceptionally … Continue reading →

Posted in 15mm Figures, Eighteenth Century, Painted Units, Seven Years War & War of Austrian Succession, Seven Years War British & Hanoverian Armies, Seven Years War Minor German States | 13 Comments

The Battle of Neumarkt 24th April 1809, Refought Again (Part 1)

Posted on 19th June 2025 by jemima_fawr

Following our resurrection of my old Battle of Raab scenario, the lads were keen to do some more Napoleon’s Battles games, so last week I dug out my old Battle of Neumarkt scenario. I’d played this with the Carmarthen Old … Continue reading →

Posted in 15mm Figures, Games, Napoleon's Battles (Rules), Napoleonic Wars | 11 Comments

The Battle of the Brandywine 1777 Refight (Again!)

Posted on 5th June 2025 by jemima_fawr

In late 2022 and early 2023, I dug out my old 28mm American War of Independence collection, played a few games with the lads at the Carmarthen Old Guard, painted a few new units and even bought some more troops … Continue reading →

Posted in 28mm Figures, American War of Independence, British Grenadier! Rules (AWI), Eighteenth Century, Games | 6 Comments

The Battle of Raab 14th June 1809 (The Game)

Posted on 28th May 2025 by jemima_fawr

Following on from my revised scenario for the Battle of Raab, here’s my after-action report from our recent play-through of the scenario at W.A.S.P. Andy James took the role of Archduke John, commanding the Army of Inner Austria, while I … Continue reading →

Posted in 15mm Figures, Games, Napoleon's Battles (Rules), Napoleonic Wars | 13 Comments

The Battle of Raab 14th June 1809 (Revised Scenario for ‘Napoleon’s Battles’)

Posted on 17th May 2025 by jemima_fawr

Back in the mists of time, when dinosaurs roamed this blog (some say they still do), I posted a scenario for the Battle of Raab 1809, pitting Eugène de Beauharnais’ Army of Italy against Archduke John’s Army of Inner Austria … Continue reading →

Posted in Napoleon's Battles (Rules), Napoleon's Battles Scenarios, Napoleonic Wars, Scenarios | 17 Comments

‘Hannover Siegt, Der Franzmann Liegt’ (Part 12: More Hessian Reinforcements)

Posted on 19th April 2025 by jemima_fawr

The build-up of forces continues to gather pace in western Germany and here’s the latest draft of reinforcements for the army of Hesse-Cassel. This latest draft actually completes the entire Hesse-Cassel cavalry arm of four regiments of Horse (two squadrons … Continue reading →

Posted in 15mm Figures, Eighteenth Century, Painted Units, Seven Years War & War of Austrian Succession, Seven Years War Minor German States | 5 Comments

The First Battle of Bull Run (1st Manassas) 21st July 1861 (Fire & Fury Refight)

Posted on 5th March 2025 by jemima_fawr

It’s been a somewhat slow start to my wargaming year, but I finally got down to the Wargames Association of South Pembrokeshire (W.A.S.P.) recently for a game. I’ve been promising my my mate Al for the last year that we’d … Continue reading →

Posted in 10mm Figures, American Civil War, Fire & Fury (Brigade), Games | 10 Comments

The Army of Augustus The Fat: My SYW Saxons (Part 2)

Posted on 21st February 2025 by jemima_fawr

As discussed in Part 1, I recently painted the first of two Saxon brigades that fought during the Seven Years War as part of Prince Xaver’s exiled Saxon Corps. All the details of organisation, etc, can be found in Part … Continue reading →

Posted in 15mm Figures, Eighteenth Century, Painted Units, Seven Years War & War of Austrian Succession, Seven Years War Minor German States, Seven Years War Saxon Army, Tricorn (18th Century Shako Rules) | 11 Comments

The Army of Augustus The Fat: My 15mm SYW Saxon Army

Posted on 10th February 2025 by jemima_fawr

As mentioned before, I’m slowly painting my way through the order of battle for the Battle of Minden, which is serving as my ‘to do’ list for the armies in the West German Theatre of the Seven Years War. However, … Continue reading →