Sardinian Line Regiment #7

With a refight of San Martino on the horizon, Sardinians are being rallied to the colors.  First off the workbench is a 48-figure, four battalion regiment of Sardinian infantry.  Figures are from the very animated and slightly chaotic range of Old Glory/19th Century Miniatures.  The figures are chaotic in the sense that there are so many poses, positioning a dozen figures onto a 60mm x 30mm base requires a bit of contortion.

While the gaming table has been laid bare from the series of Renaissance battles, maps have been pulled and study begins on setting up San Martino.  San Martino was fought six years ago on the table (see Battle of San Martino) and ended in a hard-fought battle.  This northern end of the more well-known Solferino battle marks one of the 2019 anniversary battles penciled onto the calendar at the beginning of the year.

This version will be slightly different from the first playing six years ago.  The scope of the battle will be expanded to consider some of the broader aspects of that battle rather than a pure focus on the heated action at San Martino, itself.  Terrain is being placed to reflect the ground and help formulate battle plans.  Will the French make an appearance from the direction of Castiglione?  Perhaps.  With the potential for the enemy appearing in a flanking position, Benedek may have to consider such a possibility in his plan of battle or risk having his line of communications cut.