On wednesday evening i played my first BBB game in the real world this year - Montebello (20 May 1859, French & Italians v. Austrians). The small number of models needed, simple terrain and asymmetric forces involved makes it a good starter game, though it is by no means simple or easy.
Large numbers of not very good Austrians are held up by a smaller force of very good French.
As this was a week day at the club and we only had two players, the photos are not part of a detailed AAR, more they give a flavour of the game.
I provided my 1809 French & Austrians as i do not have troops for this war, but at least the colours are about right.
Mike had never played before, but got into the swing of things and used his better class, fewer troops to bottle my forces up. The scenario gives him 3 Generals, useful to positively influence die rolls, whereas I had passive troops, some fragile and no generals at all.
In the end it came down to the final turn of 7, with both of us needing to storm a village for a win, which neither of us did! Classic BBB !
Pictures from the game...
Austrians slowly deploy, having already had one unit become spent & low on ammo...
Later in the game, Austrians mass for the charge, but passivity, a lack of generals and low dice, plus French firepower, will slow them down.
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