This was a pickup encounter battle between Prussians and allies v Austrians and allies, played with my friend Paul. The aim of this battle, other than fun, was to try out Black Power rules in 6mm with each unit having two bases, 60mm in width.
The Battle
The battlefield had a few interesting features, See Scenario rules for SYW including rough ground and linear obstacle hedges.
The Austrian centre stormed forward in to Prussians.
The rest of the Prussian left wing held back
The assault on the centre failed and the brigade broke. The left flank became embroiled in a heavy fire fight, which the Austrians won.
With the left won by the Austrians and the centre by the Prussians it all hung on the cavalry battle on the right wing...which the Prussians won, thus winning the battle.
Lessons Observed
1. Turn sequence: Moving then firing encourages more aggressive play. When the sequence is shoot then move, players are encouraged to sit in defensive positions which is a problem if the scenario dos not have an aggressor.
2. Movement Distance: Moving in CM rather than inches works well in 6mm on a 6'x4' table.
3. Unit size: Two bases per unit works fine but does not add any special value in a SYW battle where everyone is in lines.
4. SYW Black Power Scenario rules: The BP Scenario rules worked well. It is a pity we didn't get some Infantry v Cavalry combat.
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