tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post1137787155225096602..comments2024-03-28T18:38:29.133-07:00Comments on Palouse Wargaming Journal: Montebello: The Empire Strikes BackJonathan Freitaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-7402291517546610102017-04-18T18:07:37.725-07:002017-04-18T18:07:37.725-07:00Again, the Sardinians did their duty!Again, the Sardinians did their duty!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-69686126622417513412017-04-18T17:36:51.390-07:002017-04-18T17:36:51.390-07:00In their defense, Hesse did not get a chance to ad...In their defense, Hesse did not get a chance to advance in this refight either....Dartfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786991975241723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-91636715169820346312017-04-15T15:59:49.907-07:002017-04-15T15:59:49.907-07:00Glad you liked the BatReps, Peter. I especially c...Glad you liked the BatReps, Peter. I especially commend your fortitude in sticking through all the various playings and replayings of Montebello 1859. <br /><br />The layout will be utilized when attention turns toward the Montebello battle fought 59 years earlier. You are likely more familiar with the 1800 battle than the 1859 episode.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-27847954916593045722017-04-15T14:39:53.067-07:002017-04-15T14:39:53.067-07:00Another great looking game and fine battle report;...Another great looking game and fine battle report; the varied versions (and Jake's planning and analysis) combined make for especially fine reading pleasure!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-22407299822694845152017-04-14T09:58:28.341-07:002017-04-14T09:58:28.341-07:00Iain, your positive reinforcements are most welcom...Iain, your positive reinforcements are most welcome!<br /><br />Montebello 1800 sees the French attacking from the east rather than from the west as in the 1859 battle. Casteggio and the Coppa River will once again be a focal point. OB and scenario are still under development.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-4722489422553223732017-04-14T09:55:52.424-07:002017-04-14T09:55:52.424-07:00Thank you very much, Phil! No animations like you...Thank you very much, Phil! No animations like your terrific BatReps but a story is still told. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-5013580502655470372017-04-14T09:28:49.897-07:002017-04-14T09:28:49.897-07:00Another great looking game and sounds like a fun g...Another great looking game and sounds like a fun game! I'm looking forward to the earlier incarnation of this battle. <br />Best Iain caveadsum1471https://www.blogger.com/profile/02174163740406928172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-1017017949140177112017-04-14T08:27:55.295-07:002017-04-14T08:27:55.295-07:00Great report Jon, a spectacular and beautiful batt...Great report Jon, a spectacular and beautiful battle, well illutrated and explained...Lovely work!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-12460744639551659652017-04-14T08:09:21.302-07:002017-04-14T08:09:21.302-07:00"Clever and frugal;" yep!"Clever and frugal;" yep!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-47932636362822737892017-04-14T07:02:23.305-07:002017-04-14T07:02:23.305-07:00Getting two battles out of the same tabletop. Clev...Getting two battles out of the same tabletop. Clever AND frugal. Conrad Kinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683395740934527502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-38878647899350990322017-04-14T06:02:46.492-07:002017-04-14T06:02:46.492-07:00Mark, you made it into the Top 10 Commenters List ...Mark, you made it into the Top 10 Commenters List too.<br />Excellent!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-24965498431977015522017-04-14T05:53:04.629-07:002017-04-14T05:53:04.629-07:00Thank you, Christopher!Thank you, Christopher!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-74153324701981872572017-04-14T05:52:46.299-07:002017-04-14T05:52:46.299-07:00Thanks, Matt! I think it a handsome layout too!Thanks, Matt! I think it a handsome layout too!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-37001050159675187632017-04-14T05:51:32.394-07:002017-04-14T05:51:32.394-07:00Mark, your unending support and encouragements are...Mark, your unending support and encouragements are most appreciated!<br /><br />Although my project is in 15mm, a few 25/28mm manufacturers of Austrians are:<br />Cibo's Little Dude's: https://www.ciboslittledudes.com/collections/risorgimento-austria<br />Mirliton: http://www.mirliton.it/index.php?cName=italian-indip-wars-austrian<br />Battle Honors: http://oldglory15s.com/Austrians_c255.htm<br />North Star:http://www.northstarfigures.com/list.php?man=100&cat=243&page=1<br /><br />There are likely more but these are the ones I can identify off the top of my head.<br /><br />If you do go down this route, I have plenty of reference material too.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-83474534183509387652017-04-14T04:17:52.449-07:002017-04-14T04:17:52.449-07:00What an excellent report Jonathan!
ChristopherWhat an excellent report Jonathan!<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-44985196405364311392017-04-14T00:32:56.043-07:002017-04-14T00:32:56.043-07:00great looking game a real sense real sense of scal...great looking game a real sense real sense of scale nice 😀Matt Crumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06841790422716738842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-62291389088086419082017-04-13T20:57:19.487-07:002017-04-13T20:57:19.487-07:00Grand stuff Jonathan. I am so impressed by this se...Grand stuff Jonathan. I am so impressed by this series that I havr dug out all miy reference material this period and trying to find a range of 28mm Austrians that I like.Mark Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-61580166697826144372017-04-13T16:34:54.617-07:002017-04-13T16:34:54.617-07:00Thank you, Greg! Pleased you found it enjoyable. ...Thank you, Greg! Pleased you found it enjoyable. The rules used are my own concoction. They have been holding up well and producing good, historically viable results. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-88971425161207683762017-04-13T16:33:11.815-07:002017-04-13T16:33:11.815-07:00Glad to read that you enjoyed the BatRep, Peter!
...Glad to read that you enjoyed the BatRep, Peter!<br /><br />Annotating game photos poses a bit of a conundrum for me. Some like seeing arrows detailing all of the troops movements and results; others prefer the unadulterated game photos. My preference falls somewhere in between the two poles, I suppose although I do both. Sometimes, I annotate liberally; other times I do not.<br /><br />With this BatRep, annotations only made it into the first few game photos. I agree with you that annotations make for an easier following of the action. I will put more effort into annotations.<br /><br />The game table for this battle was 12 feet by 6 feet. Quite a bit of room for maneuver and the Austrian reinforcements had a long march to make it into action. Jake did a good job getting his Center Wing on the move early.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-10361563138877271192017-04-13T16:26:13.147-07:002017-04-13T16:26:13.147-07:00Really enjoyed your battle analysis! I will follo...Really enjoyed your battle analysis! I will follow up with more thoughts on your blog.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-50605141655375531412017-04-13T16:25:13.618-07:002017-04-13T16:25:13.618-07:00Jake, it was an enjoyable an challenging fight, as...Jake, it was an enjoyable an challenging fight, as always. <br /><br />I am glad the addition of EZOC introduced some added decision making into the process for you. With your Right Wing under Hesse somewhat sequestered and protected, Sonnaz really had not much opportunity to pass through any EZOC. That small rules' addition will be useful in other situations.<br /><br />Historically, the Sardinians fought courageously all day and performed admirably to hold off Hesse's advance.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-77248766108873817582017-04-13T16:07:38.565-07:002017-04-13T16:07:38.565-07:00A wonderful game Jon, and congrats to jake for mak...A wonderful game Jon, and congrats to jake for making his plan work.<br /><br />What rules were used - I am failing to remember?<br /><br />Greg<br />El Gregohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15255734917358886698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-39226676506601483042017-04-13T15:54:49.963-07:002017-04-13T15:54:49.963-07:00A very enjoyable read. Lots of photos and those wi...A very enjoyable read. Lots of photos and those with arrows helped support the narrative. I was trying to gauge the table size as it provides plenty of space for flanking moves.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918057670249529750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-65327370768351034702017-04-13T15:47:24.292-07:002017-04-13T15:47:24.292-07:00Oh, and for those looking for the other perspectiv...Oh, and for those looking for the other perspective, I just posted my synopsis of the battle. Less figures and more maps though.Dartfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786991975241723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-28644871299638756272017-04-13T14:14:31.219-07:002017-04-13T14:14:31.219-07:00Great overview Jon, and a well fought game. I con...Great overview Jon, and a well fought game. I concur that I would not have been able to make the breakout. We were locked in an exchange in the center that meant I couldn't safely opt to activate Hesse and still maintain the pressure in the center. <br /><br />On the EZOC discussion, I will add that they influenced my decision making everytime I considered what I was doing with my Cavalry. The few times we discussed it were when the answer was not obvious to me. I enjoyed them as an addition, and think they give cavalry a way to influence the fight in a historically accurate way. (The historical account I read mentioned the Sardinian cavalry harassing Hesse's infantry) Dartfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786991975241723198noreply@blogger.com