With an expected return to 18th Century battlefields after a series of WotR games (Solden Hill and Mortimer's Cross) seeing action on the table, the brushes saw work adding to the 18mm SYW/WAS/(and now) WPS collection. Yes, a third conflict is being studied. That study focuses on the War of Polish Succession (WPS) of 1733-1738. Many of the same antagonists seen in the later War of Austrian Succession are seen here and some of the same Northern Italian ground is fought over again.
Since the Piedmontese/Sardinians fought in both conflicts, two more regiments were pushed into the painting queue. This time I field two of the many provincial infantry regiments. Marching out today are IRs Aosta and Asti. Foot figures are Old Glory led by Eureka mounted colonels. Flags are David's handiworks from Not By Appointment. These two 23-figure regiments will be added into the regulars already on the muster rolls. What WPS battle is on deck first? Well, I will present my interpretation of the 1734 Battle of Quistello first introduced to me by André in his PBEM game several years ago. André's inspirational work on this scenario can be found on his blog at Quistello.
Research turned up the following contemporary map,
and an account by Ben Franklin. Yes, the Ben Franklin! Franklin's 1734 account of the battle can be found at Variant Accounts of Battle.
Using André's map and Google Earth as guides, my interpretation of the battlefield topography and troop dispositions are illustrated in the photo of my game table below:
First game is on deck for Monday with six of Postie's Rejects in a remote game. Looking forward to it!
Still have work to accomplish before Monday with writing a Battle Briefing, updating the QRS, affixing labels to all of the units, and positioning units onto the table.
I have faith you'll be ready for the game. Beautiful work on the figures.
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DeleteGreat looking big battalion, Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them!
DeleteLovely Piedmontese units Jon, cracking additions. Really looking forward to seeing the battle report when it hits the blog, very interesting conflict.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donnie! With an historically one-sided affair, I hope I get the play balance right. We will know after Game #1.
DeleteA lovely couple of battalions Jonathan, and the game table looks not only beautiful but quite challenging with the Secchia River running straight through the middle.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lawrence! I hope the game situation challenges everyone.
DeleteNice big unit there Jon. Enjoy your game.
ReplyDeleteThanks, George!
DeleteNice looking regiments, I have both in my WSS collection. Looking forward to seeing the battle unfold, not one I know anything about
ReplyDeleteStill have a. Number of Provincial regiments to add. I look forward to seeing how this plays out as well.
DeleteA fine addition Jonathan. Look forward to the reading of the tabletop action.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Phil!
DeleteBeautiful work Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteVery nice additional units Jon and the table looks superb - almost too pretty to spoil with belligerent armies.....LOL!
ReplyDeleteToo pretty to spoil with troops? We will see if that is true once the armies are deployed!
DeleteSplendid looking units Jonathan. Really looking forward to Monday's game.
ReplyDeleteThanks! With some luck, I can keep the Rejects entertained for the evening.
DeleteMore painting output and fascinating research on a very obscure battle!
ReplyDeleteBTW Helion's Infantry in Battle 1733-1783 From Reason to Revolution 1721-1815 #141 by Alexander S. Burns has some accounts of fighting in Italy in 1734 - focussed on specific aspects of infantry fighting. As a dissertation type book it includes sources and reference material.
Neil
The Battle Briefing contains much more fascinating research. The Helion book sounds interesting. Do you have it?
DeleteYour table is looking so excellent. It's nice to see how you reflected this very complicated battle. I'm excited to see how it turns out and the encampements are looking.
ReplyDeleteVery kind of you, Sir! There are a number of special rules to account for the encampments and to capture the element of surprise.
DeleteExcellent! Great looking units and great flags designed by David. I don’t think I’ve seen that ‘episode’ of André’s blog before so I’ll pop over and have a read.
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Thanks! You will get a crack at this one too. Do visit Andre’s blog post on this battle.
DeleteGreat looking figures Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteAnd that is a wonderful looking game table!
Thank you, Ben!
DeleteTwo great units Jon and with all of those 'Succession Wars', I'm sure many of the units feature more than once, which is of course good:). The table all looks nicely set and look forward to the AAR as always.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Steve! We will see how a surprise attack works out on the tabletop!
DeleteSplendid troops and battlefield, Jon. It's going to be a cracker of a game. Welcome back to the wonderful 18th century! (And I must find time and energy to do some more Piedmontese flags too...)
ReplyDeleteThanks, David! I look forward to more Piedmontese flags!
DeleteSplendid looking troops,terrain and flags!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you, Iain!
DeleteTwo fab looking units Jon! I hope to lead these to victory in your game next Monday or give them a right royal kick in tbe backside if I'm on the other side!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ray! I wish you well on the battlefield.
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