Category Archives: Napoleonic Wars

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Military Museum of the Canary Islands (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)

I decided to do something a bit different with this post.  I’ve been to many, many museums over the years and have walked many battlefields.  I even used to run battlefield tours to Normandy for cadets and regular military personnel.  … Continue reading

Posted in Battlefield Visits, Cold War, Cold War - NATO Armies, Eighteenth Century, Museums, Napoleonic Wars, Spanish Civil War | 9 Comments

Napoleonic Reinforcements: Swedish Corps Commander & Artillery

As I was on a roll with the reasonably obscure Russian Mounted Jäger, I decided to continue the theme of obscure Napoleonic subjects with some Swedes. As briefly mentioned during my discussion of my Swedish army for the Seven Years … Continue reading

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“Mother Russia, Rain Down, Down, Down!”: My Napoleonic Russians (Part 4: Mounted Jäger)

With over 2,000 unpainted AB Figures Napoleonics in the Lead Dungeon, I really DON’T need any new Napoleonics…  However, a new arrival on the AB Figures catalogue in January prompted me to reach for my wallet: Russian Mounted Jäger.  Interestingly, … Continue reading

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The Battle of Castiglione 1796: A Scenario for ‘Napoleon’s Battles’

Well it’s holiday time again and once again there’s sickness in the family, so it’s been binned.  God does like his little jokes…  Anyway, there are two positives to take from this: 1.  It’s Mrs Fawr, not me. 2.  I … Continue reading

Posted in Eighteenth Century, Napoleon's Battles (Rules), Napoleon's Battles Scenarios, Napoleonic Wars, Scenarios | 18 Comments

The 2nd Battle of Caldiero 1805 – The Refight

31st October 1805 From André Masséna, Marshal of the Empire, Commanding His Imperial Majesty’s Army of Italy. To The Headquarters of His Imperial Majesty, hopefully somewhere near Vienna. Greetings Sire!  I bring news of a great victory won by your … Continue reading

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225 Years Ago This Week: The ‘Battle’ of Fishguard 1797

My apologies to those of you who have seen this all before on my blog, but I think it’s worth mentioning that this week marks the 225th anniversary of the surrender on 24th February 1797 of the French Légion Noir … Continue reading

Posted in 28mm Figures, British Grenadier! Rules (AWI), Campaigns, Eighteenth Century, Fishguard 1797, Games, Napoleonic Wars, Painted Units, Scenarios | 4 Comments

More Napoleonic French Allies (Saxon & Westphalian Cuirassiers)

My painting since November has been a bit random, consisting mostly of Napoleonic bits and pieces that I’ve been wanting to paint for a while, but kept getting knocked back while the big Seven Years War and American Civil War … Continue reading

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