tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post8347715297910105841..comments2024-03-29T00:41:14.635-07:00Comments on Palouse Wargaming Journal: Dashing Through The Snow - Romer’s Romp at Mollwitz Jonathan Freitaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-9026486374288017222020-05-29T06:15:03.728-07:002020-05-29T06:15:03.728-07:00Thank you, Michal!Thank you, Michal!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-29780883686985222672020-05-29T06:14:05.716-07:002020-05-29T06:14:05.716-07:00Thank you!Thank you!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-39494005447050507272020-05-29T06:13:47.537-07:002020-05-29T06:13:47.537-07:00Yes, very fitting!Yes, very fitting!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-61313144764469860352020-05-29T06:12:38.486-07:002020-05-29T06:12:38.486-07:00Andre'. I am glad you took time to revisit thi...Andre'. I am glad you took time to revisit this interesting battle. Glad you enjoyed the battle report!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-83115299441149406162020-05-29T06:09:04.015-07:002020-05-29T06:09:04.015-07:00It's nice to find these photos again. I could ...It's nice to find these photos again. I could never put so much work in a Report. All those love to detail such as the small clock is impressive. Amtmann B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02939313112868431455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-16636742466818568782017-12-26T14:02:25.732-08:002017-12-26T14:02:25.732-08:00James! Very good to read that you enjoyed the BatR...James! Very good to read that you enjoyed the BatRep. As you well know, writing a BaRep takes effort. Having others recognize that effort is rewarding.<br /><br />Happy New Year!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-37237131077420049602017-12-26T13:16:30.279-08:002017-12-26T13:16:30.279-08:00Now, that was worth the read. Thanks for your effo...Now, that was worth the read. Thanks for your efforts and for sharing. Thanks also for the mention in the scenario set up post.<br /><br />My New Year's Resolution: I must invest in some white sheets.<br /><br />Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,<br /><br />JamesJAMES ROACHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04019888286247164276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-40166954180948721732017-12-25T15:25:05.149-08:002017-12-25T15:25:05.149-08:00I look forward to seeing Mollwitz in 40mm.I look forward to seeing Mollwitz in 40mm.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-86262372589474163832017-12-25T09:53:39.402-08:002017-12-25T09:53:39.402-08:00Thank you for your kind comments. I am working tow...Thank you for your kind comments. I am working towards doing Mollwitz in 40mm by the end of 2018 if I can get all that painting done.<br />As for your 18mm, I love the Eureka figures and you have done a fine job on them.Painted Soldierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16935114747216560429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-10217240451129838532017-12-25T06:59:44.947-08:002017-12-25T06:59:44.947-08:00Welcome, Nigel! I have long been a fan of your br...Welcome, Nigel! I have long been a fan of your brushwork.<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the BatRep and I appreciate your battle insights. The Austrian infantry was rated the worst possible with the Prussian infantry rated at least two grades higher. That quality difference is significant. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-40413676198895709762017-12-25T03:11:10.939-08:002017-12-25T03:11:10.939-08:00Good report.
In the real battle the Austrian right...Good report.<br />In the real battle the Austrian right wing of cavalry actually refused to engage the Prussian cavalry so the Prussians only had to worry about their right flank not their left. Furthermore it is worth remembering that Austrian infantry deployed in 4 ranks at this time so their firepower was much weaker than Prussian firepower in 3 ranks. Plus I would rate Prussian infantry at their very best at Mollwitz.<br />But a great report!Painted Soldierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16935114747216560429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-23697076779016107202017-12-19T05:24:06.862-08:002017-12-19T05:24:06.862-08:00A close run thing, for sure!
After the Prussian c...A close run thing, for sure!<br /><br />After the Prussian cavalry wings were destroyed, I did not hold much hope in the Prussian infantry successfully closing either. Shows what I know too!<br /><br />Mollwitz turned out to be a much more interesting game than I first thought. Both combatants get to attack and defend. Both experience triumph and disaster. <br /><br />In the end, the game provided a very historical outcome.<br /><br />Thanks for your comments, Steve!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-44857085964435411512017-12-18T22:41:08.237-08:002017-12-18T22:41:08.237-08:00An excellent report and a close run thing. I didn&...An excellent report and a close run thing. I didn't expect the Prussians to be able to close with the Austrians, as I thought the latters cavalry were in too strong a position. Shows what I know!Steve J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12143308117853983963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-43613488202990897002017-12-18T16:08:19.912-08:002017-12-18T16:08:19.912-08:00I look forward to trying my hand as the Austrian c...I look forward to trying my hand as the Austrian commander at Mollwitz. My post-battle thoughts have been focused on the notion that this may be a very finely balance scenario. As von Neipperg, I must capitalize on the White Menace's advantages while minimizing its disadvantages. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-27650344150813231792017-12-18T13:29:02.751-08:002017-12-18T13:29:02.751-08:00Bad puns are my bread and butter, so no regrets. ...Bad puns are my bread and butter, so no regrets. <br />Good write up and summary of the conflict. It is definitely a fun and engaging scenario. I suffered from my early success in wiping out the Prussian Cavalry in that it left me out of position to deal with the infantry. I will be interested to see what you can do with the Austrian cavalry to stem the tide of the Prussian Infantry. The lack of supporting artillery means the Austrians need to really work the seams to try and slow down the massive Prussian square.Dartfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786991975241723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-32414661479831178392017-12-18T07:00:38.929-08:002017-12-18T07:00:38.929-08:00Glad you enjoyed the narrative!Glad you enjoyed the narrative!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-31185653143650662192017-12-17T23:57:49.001-08:002017-12-17T23:57:49.001-08:00Thanks Jonathan for taking the time to share an ex...Thanks Jonathan for taking the time to share an excellent read...the effort was worth it..😀Matt Crumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06841790422716738842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-17912262454041184172017-12-17T10:06:41.122-08:002017-12-17T10:06:41.122-08:00Thanks, Iain! In Mollwitz, the Prussians must und...Thanks, Iain! In Mollwitz, the Prussians must understand that losing their cavalry is a likely outcome. The trick is to not lose much more until the Austrian infantry can be engaged and destroyed. A very close game, this one.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-85456860623987555052017-12-17T10:04:31.759-08:002017-12-17T10:04:31.759-08:00Glad you liked it! The game was, indeed, an excel...Glad you liked it! The game was, indeed, an excellent contest. I plan to run it out again next week for another go. Next time, I with command von Neipperg and the Austrians.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-36019917920865522632017-12-17T10:03:08.276-08:002017-12-17T10:03:08.276-08:00You are very kind, Rod! Mollwitz seems to be a ta...You are very kind, Rod! Mollwitz seems to be a tale of two battles. In the first half, the Austrians have the advantage. In the second half, The Prussians have a chance to even the score. Both sides get a chance to attack and defend. That makes a fun game. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-65777670972895712562017-12-17T10:00:51.838-08:002017-12-17T10:00:51.838-08:00Thank you, Markus! Throwing in a few references t...Thank you, Markus! Throwing in a few references to "Jingle Bells" added to the seasonal flavor.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-32431726303722413622017-12-17T09:59:46.372-08:002017-12-17T09:59:46.372-08:00Thanks, Peter! A sleigh might have helped get the...Thanks, Peter! A sleigh might have helped get the Austrian cav. back into the action.<br /><br />See my note above to Norm about Frederick's cavalry reforms following Mollwitz. If nothing else, he adapted to his mistakes.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-72985908046091343232017-12-17T09:57:53.908-08:002017-12-17T09:57:53.908-08:00Very good to read that you enjoyed it!Very good to read that you enjoyed it!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-45839891951029511422017-12-17T09:57:12.146-08:002017-12-17T09:57:12.146-08:00So pleased to read that you found the BatRep easy ...So pleased to read that you found the BatRep easy to follow! It can be a difficult task to impart a flavor of the action expereinced in a cohesive way to those not present at the action, itself. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-79315539619945752362017-12-17T09:54:40.349-08:002017-12-17T09:54:40.349-08:00Mark! Glad to read that the wait for this BatRep w...Mark! Glad to read that the wait for this BatRep was worth it to you! Very pleased to see that you enjoyed it.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.com