Cheriton: Bledsoe vs Freitag

Yes, another battle report in the growing series of refighting Cheriton on the table.  In fact, this week has seen two refights of the ECW clash between Hopton and Waller.

The first game this week took place on Sunday.  Sunday's contest was the first game in a very long time that I hosted a F2F contest.  The gaming table looks a little foreign without webcams on either side of the table, a big screen TV at the far end, and another person in the room!

Today's opponent was Jake from Dartfrog's Adventures in 6mm.  If my memory is correct, it has been since before COVID that I last saw him.  Boy, how time flies and life intervenes.  Since Jake has been away from the table for so many years, much of our time was spent exchanging stories and catching up.  The rules, themselves, have evolved since Jake last played, too, so the game was really a training exercise and a chance to push lead across the table after a too long absence.  Jake opted to take command of the Royalists while I stepped into Waller's shoes.

Since the session was as much about Jake's many travels as actually playing the game, I offer a selection of photos from the action with very brief commentary.

Waller orders his infantry down from the heights...

while Haselrigge brings his cavalry up on the left.

Haselrigge deploys in depth as Potley moves
his Roundhead infantry up in the center.

View from above Cheriton Woods looking west.

Potley's infantry moves up toward the hedge...

as Roundhead cavalry prepare for action
before smashing into Forth's cavalry.
The enemy are sent reeling back!

Commanded shot exchange pleasantries in the woods.

Waller's infantry reach the hedge first!

Potley sends infantry over the hedge
as the enemy runs to the rear!

View from above Cheriton Woods looking west
as Waller's infantry drive deep into the Royalist line.

With Hopton attached, his bluecoats give a volley
and then chase the enemy back over the hedge! 
This is too little too late!

Hopton sees the writing on the wall. 

With his center pierced and his cavalry all but destroyed,
Hopton concedes the field to Waller.

Waller victorious!

Yes, Waller racks up another victory at Cheriton but winning and losing is not important.  Getting together with an old friend is what counts.  Still, the battle was good fun and Jake is right back up to speed with the rules and I am current on what he has been up to over the last four years.

Hopefully, our next game will not be four years in the making.