Regimental Fire and Fury McPherson's Ridge: the set up

 In two weeks, I have some former students and a friend coming over for a game of Fire and Fury. Due to some summer obligations, I had to set the game up early. It turned out great, in my humble opinion.

The scenario is from:

I love this series of books. This one is for Gettysburg. I chose the scenario that has Heth renewing his attack on McPherson's Ridge. It is a smaller battle compared to others, but it is perfect for our small group of gamers. There is lots of room on the table for some maneuvering, especially on the southern flank.

The Confederates have a slight edge in numbers, 10 stands of artillery to 6 for the Yanks, and about 10 stands more of infantry. The Union, however, has Meredith's crack Iron brigade to bolster the greener brigades of Baxter, Biddle and Dana. The vast majority of rebel regiments are green. 

Baxter's brigade holds the Union right flank atop the ridge with help from a battery of U.S. regulars.

Dana. rated a poor brigadier, holds a position along the pike.

Brokenbrough's veteran brigade is positioned south of the pike.

Daniel's untested brigade is to the north of the railroad cut.

Pegram's battalion of artillery will support the assault.

From behind Brokenbrough's brigade.

The Iron Brigade is in an advanced position along Plum Run sheltered in some woods.

Pettigrew's enormous brigade of green soldiers is on the rebel right flank.

A view of the table looking towards the north.

Biddle's brigade defends along a fence line on the crest of the ridge along with a New York battery.

Pettigrew's men, ready to advance.

The elite Black Hats of Meredith's brigade.

Looking east from behind Brokenbrough's men.

Daniel's brigade.

General Heth will command the attack.

I am really looking forward to getting together with these lads again. It will be the first time since COVID shut us all down. I will be sure to post a report once the game is in the books. 

Infamy, Infamy Project

 I have really enjoyed the Too Fat Lardies Sharp Practice rules for AWI, Napoleonic, and ACW, so I thought I would give Infamy, Infamy a try. I picked up some Victrix early Imperial Romans as well as a bag of Dacians to get started with. I bought the rules, and I am making progress. Here is what I have so far:

The Romans-

Two groups of cavalry plus leaders and a musician

Three groups of legionaries

Two groups of auxiliaries and a group of archers

The Dacians-

Two groups of warriors and a group of archers

Two more groups of warriors and a supporting group of archers

I have been going over the rules and watching the YouTube videos. They are a bit more complicated than the horse and musket versions, but I am going to stick with it. I am sure to need more Dacians. I'll see about picking up a couple of sprues on Ebay to add two more groups of warriors. Any suggestions for what to use for cavalry?

Victrix/Perry French Dragoons for Sale

 I have a small group of French dragoons for sale. There are nine, and this would be an ideal unit for Sharp Practice, eight plus an officer.

I am asking $70 plus $10 shipping within the US.

Perry/Victrix Dragoon Comparrison

 I purchased a couple of Victirx Napoleonic dragoon sets. I really liked their Old Guard lancers, so I wanted to give these a try.

Overall, I was pleased with them. They are, as are all Victrix figures, very delicate. Assembly is a challenge. But once assembled, they paint up nicely.

So how do they compare with the Perry plastic dragoons? I would say they match up pretty well. It seems to me the Perrys are a tad larger, but not enough to notice. While the Victrix horses are nicely animated, I like the Perry ones better. They are more compact (not smaller), which makes them easier to base.

I am glad I purchased the Victrix. They will comprise a third dragoon regiment of 18 figures for my collection. They provide some nice variety. However, the Perry dragoon set is one of the best deals out there as it includes dismounted dragoons AND several casualty figures which I have used in many ways.

I will let some pictures tell the rest/

Perry on the left, Victrix on the right

Perry left, Victrix right

Victrix left, Perry right

Victrix left, Perry right

Victrix

Perry

Victrix

Perry

Perry 28mm Plastic Napoleonics for Sale

 I have painted up some Perry plastic British and French.

36 Brits for $105 plus $10 for shipping in U.S.

42 French for $125 plus $10 for shipping in U.S.

Both groups for $215 plus $15 for shipping in U.S.

These aren't based, so they are great for Sharp Practice, or can be put together to make units of Black Powder or other rule sets.

If you are interested, please contact me at dukewin@ix.netcom.com