Saturday 14 May 2011

40mm: Brigands raid Apfelstrudel

My 40mm figs come out for a stroll ...

A convoy of ammunition and supplies is on its way to troops in the newly acquired Principality of Zinzendorf in the south (which is now part of the Kingdom of Wittenberg). The convoy plans to stop at the town of Apfelstrudel for a rest and to have some lunch. An escort has been provided for the convoy to deter brigands. However the brigands numbers have been swelled recently by disaffected members of the the population of the Braunlandt recently annexed from Saxe-Jarslberg; they have got wind of the convoy's movements and plan to attack it.

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A meal is being prepared at the tavern in the town of Apfelstrudel for the convoy ...
The Jagers at the head of the convoy move into the town ....
The brigands are on the move ....
A convoy flank guard of more jagers has got lost and finally finds the town,
The convoy arrives in the town ..
The brigands cross the shallow river on the edge of the town ...
The convoy settles into the town and prepares to have their lunch ...
The brigands have crossed the river and move into the outskirts of the town, they are spotted by the jagers ..
As the fighting intensifies some of the regulars guarding the convoy move up to support the jagers ....
There is consternation in the town, the officer in charge of the convoy orders them to make ready to leave immediately ...
Fighting intensifies around the coach house...
The brigands capture the coach house, the convoy has already moved off while the jagers and the regulars hold off the brigands
The convoy is now hurrying its way back down the road they came along ...
The brigands rampage around the town ...
The convoy crosses the bridge, a mounted jager patrol assists with the withdrawal ...
The brigands find a nice lunch laid out, to the victor the spoils !


5 comments:

Fitz-Badger said...

I always enjoy your reports of these small actions - excellent terraina and miniatures, with lots of characterful details. Shows what can be done with small numbers and limited space. And looks fun!

Jiminho said...

That is a delightful report of a lively action, and a hard-won lunch!

Apfelstrudel is a beautiful little town as well - Bravo!

Jim

Capt Bill said...

Very nice scenario indeed!

Gallia said...

Congratulations and applause for teh story, scenario, photos and colorful scenics and soldaten.
Respectfully,
Bill

Bluebear Jeff said...

Very nice . . . and your town looks wonderful, sir.


-- Jeff