Saturday 20 July 2024

My Cremona , with apologies to The Knack

 Much earlier in the week fought a game based upon the battle of Cremona AD 69 which was part of the Year of the Four Emperors civil war. My opponents Roman army was mainly Foundry whilst mine was a heady mix of Irregular, Minifigs, Hinchcliffe etc. It was a fun game marked by some ridiculously good dice throws from me. My Cavalry on the left wing beat their opponents, swung round and attacked the flank of opposing troops. It was over quicker than expected. A few pictures-

Scene from my camp looking across the table…
The enemy advancing…
Likewise…
The large cavalry melee from my perspective.
The enemy has been destroyed !
The legions and auxiliary cohorts advancing to contact.
A hard fought melee!

The Romans have set up camp in my friend’s house in their boxes awaiting next week’s game against Celts. 


12 comments:

  1. That was a surprise. Nice armies. Your ability to throw good dice will put fear into your opponents.
    Stephen

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    1. A useful skill to have , at times.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. Great pictures Alan (2nd one especially).
    That darn song is going to be stuck in my head for the rest of the day!

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    1. At least it will have supplanted Summer Nights from Grease, Jon!

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    2. I have succeeded then!
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. Dice are powerful friends, fickle though they be. You do have the augurs ready for a repeat performance?

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    1. Ready and waiting…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. Alan, you continue having a steady stream of games. Good to see!

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    1. Now we are retired the three of us try , where possible, to game regularly. I am fortunate indeed.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  5. Nice looking miniature on show and a good win for you too,

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  6. It was and they are.
    Alan Tradgardland

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