Dec 5 Quatre Bras part 3

Often I read a battle report, the background  about choosing the table set up is often given short shrift, or even absent  altogether. I'd like to address the choosing of terrain elements as the scenario does work smoother if you can dress the table adequately to the ground fought over.

The store and the staff involved in the game put in a lot of thought and care in crafting the elements for the table. Greg H. from our Friday group and myself loaned some elements for the table as well.  You can watch the entire game here:

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1224954808 

The west end of the battlefield.  Greg H. masterfully deployed and led the little lead Nassauers of the 2nd Brigade, Netherlands Army against Jerome's Division ( led by Ian) for the entire game.  The Nassau units are skirmishing North (closer) of the cut, Jerome's troops are in line, attack column and skirmish order

This mirrored actual battle deployments.

The Nassau troops along the rest of the Blois de Busso eastern side.  The artillery set up to logically hold the western side. The stream starts at wood's edge and continues East over three tables, feeding Materne pond and turning North near Thyle. Ian (left) is shown trying to pull a rabbit out of his coat.

Greg H. commander of Siedlidz's (Nassau) Brigade, later commanding the brigades of Pack, Best, and Halkett. I've known Greg nearly 25 years, great opponent, and he  has amazing runs on his dice rolls. Just what the allies need today on this flank!

Rare shot  from French point of view., guns lining Balcan Ridge.

A portion of Bijlandt's brigade struggle to hold; there are opportunity fires from the artillery battery, the 5th National Militia is holding the farmhouse walled garden against at least three French battalions from Foy's Corps and did so for three turns! The Jagers (far side of the stream, near the two dice)  are half of the battalion, the other half are on the eat side of the Gemonicourt Farm.  The 7th (Belgian) Line is protecting the artillery"s flank. Just off camera to the right of the battery is another National Militia battalion.  These were my command. Can I hold for the three hours until 4th turn?

Finished this at 'bout midnight, I just reviewed, made some changes, gonna post now and get some breakfast.