Great Northern War bash

A week or so before we went into lockdown in NZ the Southern Strategists had a Great Northern War game hosted in the Peter Gilder Lounge by the venerable Chris Packer at his abode here in Christchurch. For various reasons we only got part way through the game before we called it a night, not least due to the humour and banter that proliferated throughout the evening. However, I did manage to secure some images of the mainly Ebor Miniatures that make up Chris's collection and thought I should share them on my blog.

A Russian general leading his brigade on an attack against Swedes holding a village crossroad. 

Russian artillery firing at the Swedish troops defending the crossroads.

The Russian right flank attacking the Swedish left flank 

More Russians

A column of Swedish reinforcements moving towards the village. 

The Swedish held village under threat from Russian cavalry approaching from the right flank in the distance. A brigade of Swedish cavalry looking to stem the Russian attack. 

Swedish reinforcements and supplies moving toward the village. 

Swedish infantry defending the village.

Swedish infantry defending the left flank. I had command of these blokes and they did manage to engage with the enemy before time was called.

Russians infantry advancing on their right flank.

Russian infantry advancing on their left flank and having taken a few casualties for their Tsar.

These were superbly painted  armies and I look forward to gaming with them again once the blokes can get back together again.

Thanks for taking a look.

Until next time!