Sunday, March 14, 2021

Casting Call for Castiglione

I finally got around to setting up the Castiglione scenario on the tabletop; overviews from the Northeast,


from the South


and from the East behind the Austrian lines. 

The Deployment map for orientation purposes!


Massena's large command is in the forefront.


French army from their left. 


View from behind the French lines.


Left to right, Kilmaine's command,  Augereau's small Division, and then Massena's large command.


The Austrian left is anchored by Monte Medolano, which has been fortified, with 2 heavy batteries stationed upon it. The cavalry and a cavalry battery guard against outflanking maneuvers. 


View of Sebetendorf's command from the Northwest.


The bulk of Davidovich's large command in the center. 


Some Jagers and Grenzer defend Solferiono and the Austrian right on the heights.


Despinois' troops waiting to enter via the Castiglione road. 


Fiortella's force, which will eventually appear from Guidizzolo.

28 comments:

  1. Splendid array of troops and equally impressive terrain!

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  2. Looking good, and I recognise those mountains from the Tyrol. They really have come in handy.

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  3. Most beautiful table and impressive mass effect...Spectacular!!

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  4. Looking fantastic Peter. Very impressive tho see all that recent painting getting to the table. Very well done mate as I am very much looking forward to this.

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    1. Thanks, Carlo. Now I need to finally commit to the rules to be used first, rate the troops according to same, and get on with the game. I am now thinking GdA to start, which is probably the most complex rules to be tried, but also very tactical. Some of the others will definitely require a different troop ratio, I think, which is fine.

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  5. Gorgeous looking set up,looking forward to the game!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thanks, Iain. The troop density may be a bit high for the narrow frontage; we will see!

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  6. This is a very impressive sight, Peter!

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    1. Thanks, Jon. The forces are fairly balanced now, but when Despinois and later Fiorella arrive, it will get uncomfortable for the Austrians!

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  7. Looks great. Look forward to AAR with whichever set you try

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    1. he plan is to hopefully use several sets over time. We'll see!

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  8. Vive la revolution!

    Wonderful to see early period battles getting some attention.

    Looking great!

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    1. In many ways, the 1796 battles are especially interesting, given the relatively small forces involved.

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  9. A impressive array of troops.

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  10. A massive display. The stretcher-bearers will soon be busy. With all that weight of lead and pewter on one end, you will have to watch that your house doesn't tip over.

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    1. LOL! As you know, there is far more on the shelves!

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  11. Exciting stuff, looking forward to seeing this and playing this scenario myself... got the Austrians out for big reboxing exercise today coincidentally :)

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  12. This looks beautiful and brilliant Peter. Something wonderful for us all to enjoy along with you.
    Regards, James

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    1. Thank you, james; now I just need to do the kickoff

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