The League of Augsburg
Another peek behind the curtain - Donnybrook - River Foyle
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| slipping past the Jacobite guns (it was dark.. but not in my kitchen) |
This scenario involved a daring mission by moonlight up the River Foyle by Captain Adam Murray and an intrepid band of Derrymen as they attempted to transfer some messengers towards their comrades in Enniskillen.
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| Ahoy! Boat loads of Jacobite dragoons sail up the Foyle |
The action mostly takes place on the water as Jacobite dragoons...
Whiskey in the Jar- oh!: Part 4: The orders of battle and troops
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| One of Sarsfield's troopers |
The Jacobite Brief
Having destroyed the hated enemy’s guns and siege train, the raiding force is now riding hell for leather to cross the River Shannon. Guided by Michael Hogan, the Jacobites are moving in eight squadron sized bodies and must reach and cross at a secret fording point. Once each group is across the ford they are safe. Each group has booty or prisoners of...
Whiskey in the Jar-oh! Part 3
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| Limerick - Jacobite stronghold in 1690 and goal of the Williamites |
The ‘Lizzy’ connection
Readers of a certain age will not have failed to notice that language of the era has appeared in the music of modern Irish legends Thin Lizzy. Although not to my knowledge (as a fan since aged 13) is Hogan mentioned directly in their music, they did record ‘Wild One’ which is dedicated to the Wild Geese,...
A peek behind the curtain... Donnybrook Dundalk Camp scenario 1689
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| The 4 x 4 table for the game |
I have realised as we play test the scenarios from the new book that they hit two buttons which would be important to me (and I hope other enthusiasts) if I was buying a book on a period in which I had an interest.
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| One of the Guard patrols make a circuit of the camp |
The first is to shine a light and a different perspective into the conflict and highlight some aspects...
Whiskey in the Jar-oh! a scenario for Ireland Part 2
This part of Whiskey in the Jar-Oh! deals with the colourful figure of Michael Hogan a central character in the scenario and the story of the Rapparees.
‘Galloping’ Hogan
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| Rapparees doing what they did best |
Michael ‘Galloping’ Hogan hailed from land inEast Limerick. It is said that he may have been a disinherited landowner done wrong under the Cromwellian tyranny, this turning him to banditry....
Whiskey in the Jar-oh! a scenario for Ireland Part 1
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| Ireland action from 1691.. Paul Mc's Kirke's Regiment |
He robbed many rich of their gold and their crown
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Bloody Aughrim July 12, 1691 - refought by the LoA Part 9 - Battle Report dessert
Reconvening about a further three weeks down the line...Barry concludes the battle report on the epic struggle at Aughrim.
For all you marathon runners out there; To recap, 10 x 6 feet table, about 1,600 miniatures and so far about 13 hours of gaming. Four players come together for the third time to try and resolve the...
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| Judging by his top you couldn't tell Gerry was Ginkel!! The start of Part 3. |
Bloody Aughrim July 12, 1691 - refought by the LoA Part 8 - Battle Report main course
Barry continues with the After action report from an epic re-fight of The Battle of Aughrim...
We had a break of about three weeks before we were all able to muster for the second part of our Aughrim refight. So far we'd played about 16 turns and gamed for around 7 hours. The game had gone very much in the direction of the real battle. Probing attacks by the Williamites being successful only to a...
We had a break of about three weeks before we were all able to muster for the second part of our Aughrim refight. So far we'd played about 16 turns and gamed for around 7 hours. The game had gone very much in the direction of the real battle. Probing attacks by the Williamites being successful only to a...
Bloody Aughrim July 12, 1691 - refought by the LoA Part 8 - Battle Report main course
Barry continues with the After action report from an epic re-fight of The Battle of Aughrim...
We had a break of about three weeks before we were all able to muster for the second part of our Aughrim refight. So far we'd played about 16 turns and gamed for around 7 hours. The game had gone very much in the direction of the real battle. Probing attacks by the Williamites being successful only to a...
We had a break of about three weeks before we were all able to muster for the second part of our Aughrim refight. So far we'd played about 16 turns and gamed for around 7 hours. The game had gone very much in the direction of the real battle. Probing attacks by the Williamites being successful only to a...
Bloody Aughrim July 12, 1691 - refought by the LoA Part 7 - Battle Report:Starters anyone?
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| The Williamite guns signal the start of the battle |
Bloody Aughrim July 12, 1691 - refought by the LoA Part 6 - The pre match view
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| Gerry Donohoe and Toggy Bob Talbot (The Williamites) |
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The last invasion of Scania - Battle of Helsingborg February 28th 1710 Part 3
Andreas takes us through his special conditions for wargaming the battle using Beneath the Lily Banners...
Scenario
The battle of Helsingborg is a pretty straightforward battle although it has some challenges to its commanders. For the Swedish player speed is essential, you want to put those pikes to good use against an unformed enemy. Unfortunately you’ll have to traverse some difficult ground to...