Just read - Insurrection by Robyn Young

Just finished reading Insurrection by Robyn Young, which is the first book of the Insurrection Trilogy, and what a great read it was too. Can't recommend it enough!!

"1286 A.D. Scotland is in the grip of the worst winter in living memory. Some say the Day of Judgement has come. The King of Scotland rides out from Edinburgh into the stormy dark. On the road he is murdered by one of his own men, leaving the succession to the throne wide open. The king’s death is as a stone thrown into a pool, the ripples spreading far and wide. Civil war threatens as powerful Scottish families jostle for power, not knowing that Edward, King of England, has set his own plans in motion. For almost two decades, Edward has nurtured a fierce vision of conquest – a vision sprung from the words of an ancient prophecy – that will change the face of Britain forever. But all is not destined to go Edward’s way. Through the ashes of war, through blood feuds and divided loyalties, a young squire will rise to defy England’s greatest king. His name is Robert the Bruce. And his story begins in Insurrection."

Nine Years War - Danish Artillery

When William III came to England in 1688, he bought with him a considerable corps of Danish troops, who gave him sterling service in both Ireland and in Flanders. They were renowned for their solid fighting ability and their general appearance. The force included 8 units of Infantry, 2 of Horse and 1 Dragoon.
Technically this little light piece of artillery shouldn't be included in my Allied army for the Nine Years War as far as I can work out. But after reading through several texts I found then Danish artillery at this time wore a very strange uniform of a Purple coat with Green cuffs, now I'm sorry but I'm not going to pass up the chance to use my very underused bottle of Vallejo 811 Blue Violet!!!! I do plan to paint a Danish brigade and already have Prince George's regt painted ( pictures to follow...one day), I also plan to paint the Danish Guard and one other, which I'm not quite decided on yet???  So now they can have their very own countrymen to support them with artillery fire as they advance across the field. Again I wasn't sure what colour to paint up the gun itself, later they used red guns, so I thought that sounded good to me.
The figures are once again from Essex and the base is from Warbases. They are based up for BLB rules Links for these companies can be found in my links on the left of the page. Apologies for the poor picture quality, I'm gonna end up smashing my camera up soon........me thinks, but that's what you get working with the Angry Lurker all the time, his happy fun mood kinda rubs off!!!!

Ray

Save the Emperor Batrep Part 2

Part 2 of Saaaaave the Emperor!!!

More Russian re-enforcements turn up, just behind the flank of the Emperor, these 

were the Marioupol Hussars, the Litovski Lancers, a light Horse Battery 

on the hill, then a little further up the flank two more units of Cossacks,

 the 2nd Kalmuck and the Ural Cossacks

 A photo down the road, its still in the balance at the moment, it just depends 

on who gets to go first the next turn??

 The 2nd Squadron of the Chasseurs a Chaval, move off the road and head for the mass 

of Cossacks, hoping to stop them in their tracks. The main problem with 

the Cossacks was i couldn't charge any formed unit frontally, in the flank,  in the

 rear was fine, but moving first made it quite difficult.

 A close up of the Ural and 2nd Kalmuck Cossacks

 Napoleon, hiding behind the curtains!!

 Another view of the two Cossack regts,  both being held by the Chasseurs a Chaval. 

In the background, the very brave 24th Leger move directly in front of the 

Litovski Lancers, buggering up my plan!! Git!!

 The 1st Polish Chasseurs a Chaval

 The 15th Polish Lancers

 As the Polish Lancers were in road column, I could charge with my

 Cossacks, Ian chose to counter charge. The melee surprisingly ended in a draw.

 Another charge this turn, the Russian Akhtyrka, who were supposed to charge

 the rear of the carriage, were fired at from Ian's artillery and disastrously fell back. 

This turn Ian charged them in column, which forced me to countercharge, 

which I really didn't want to do.

 Meanwhile back at the bridge the 2nd Black Sea Cossacks charge the 

17th Dis-mounted Dragoons in the rear, unbeknown to me, they were an Elite 

regt and as I was more than half a move away, the Dragoons were able 

to turn and face the Cossacks.

 A complete mess around the carriage, I think Nappie is wearing a nappie!!!

 Back to the bridge, a frustrating melee result for the Russians. they should have

 ridden down the skirmishing Dragoons, but a draw ensued.

 The 1st Polish Chasseurs

 The Divisional commander of the Polish Cavalry attaches himself for a do or die charge.

 Nearly the end, its looking like the Russians won't get there.

 The 1st Black Sea Cossacks with attached Brigade leader, going hell 

for leather towards the carriage.

But it was all too late next turn Ian won the move roll again, but for the first 

time decided to move first, he didn't quite make it off the table but the 

Russians would never catch him now. 

So Napoleon lives to fight another day!

And that was the end of the game, I was disappointed in not changing history but it was 

a damn good game we both  thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, especially Ian!!!

Hope you enjoyed the read

Ray