Rebels & Patriots: Brown panties everywhere!

This game is set during the French-Indian War and features different rules and a different scale this time. The figures are on a 15-mm scale, with Rebels and Patriots rules. Originally designed as a training game, it ultimately evolved into a large-scale game involving eight players due to a lack of alternatives.

SCENARIO: Mike Evans
UMPIRING: Mike Evans

SCENERY: Mike Evans, Bartek Żynda, Michael Schneider, SESWC

FIGURES & MODELS: Mike Evans

1. Forces.

FRENCH

(Alasdair, Bartek, Campbell, Fred)

6 x Regular Infantry

1 x Regular Infantry (Large)

1 x Light Infantry

1 x Militia

1 x Militia (Small)

2 x Skirmishers

1 x Natives (Agressive)

1 x Natives

2 x Gun

BRITISH

(Gordon, Jimmy, Mike, Tim)

2 x Regular Infantry (Large)

1 x Regular Infantry (Veteran)

5 x Regular Infantry

1 x Light Infantry (Sharpshooters)

3 x Militia

2 x Skirmishers (Sharpshooters)

2 x Gun

1 x Convoy

2. The Game.

Our game didn't have specific objectives; it focused solely on forcing the opposing side to retreat. It began with a series of random events: the British general became terrified at the sight of the approaching French infantry, while the French gained an additional unit, a Skirmisher. Additionally, the French officer struggled to communicate with the supporting Indians, which resulted in confusion. Despite these occurrences, the remaining units advanced steadily toward their enemies.

The entire battle was divided into two main clashes: one involving the main forces and the other involving the light forces. In the first one, the cannons played a crucial role, causing significant havoc on the battlefield. As the engagement progressed, muskets became more prominent. In this phase, the French performed much better, as their strategy was noticeably more effective. They gradually dismantled the British units and began to take control of the battlefield. Ultimately, they forced the British to abandon the field.

In the clash between the two light forces in the forests, the British employed more effective tactics. They compelled the French to engage their lines. While part of the French forces entered the battle, confusion arose due to mixed orders from their officers. Consequently, only half of the Indian troops fought, while the other half remained inactive. Eventually, the inactive Indians joined the attack, possibly after negotiating their payment with the officer.

However, the French were met with an unexpected challenge. The British troops consisted of excellent marksmen, whose accurate fire significantly weakened the French attackers. Despite this, the French advantage in numbers began to take effect. A critical turning point in the battle was the death of a British officer, which led to a rapid collapse of their defence. Ultimately, the battle ended in a victory for the French.

3. Links.

SESWC (Campbell):

To be updated soon...

FLICKR:

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