Chosen Men v. Spanish

Another post with a game from months back, this time it was at least in 2018! Matt and I picked up Osprey Publishing’s Chosen Men and we were able to plow through the rules and give it a go. Matt fielded an Afrancesado Spanish force of a dozen or so guerillas and two officers. 

My mission was to storm the town with ten riflemen and an officer. Rifles are quite expensive in this game, so I actually fielded them as light infantry with muskets for this battle. I split the, into two 5-man squads and quickly realized my error when half of them were killed after the first few volleys slammed into their ranks. I was quickly down and, as this was also a game to familiarize ourselves with the rules, we engaged in hand to hand combat. The numbers were just too overwhelming, and my force broke on turn three. 

The outcome was not ideal, but we were able to touch on more aspects of this game. My biggest gripe about Chosen Men is the amount of time we spend flipping back and forth looking for rules and references. That should get better with time played, hopefully. 

The valiant Rifle officer ready to draw his saber after firing his pistol. Such a great pose. 

Mr.Sharpe and his Chosen Men would have been awfully helpful this battle, but they were off on another mission for Major Hogan.  

An “intelligence” officer from the 87th Royal Irish Fusiliers. 

The full squad from the 60th Rifles. 

My version of Teresa Moreno

The other fellas from the 95th

The first of hopefully many Crapauds. 

These below pictures were glamour shots from a different battle, but I just love them and they’re too nice not to share!

All figured are from Brigade Games. 

Assault on the Blockhouse

Last year, Matt and I were able to play a snowy game of M&T when we decided to do a winter battle. My Franco- Indian force was tasked with destroying a British blockhouse and as many of the surrounding buildings, which were manned by some brave Scots, who were braving the extreme cold but still wearing their kilts.

As it was almost a year ago, I don’t remember every turn, but I figured I would throw up these pictures that I found on my phone. I believe I was able to light a few of the buildings afire, but none were totally destroyed before that vexing morale card came up, and we even had a bear attack!

This also marked the first time we used artillery, which added another element to M&T. As always, it was a fun game.