tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post4012803720180832772..comments2024-03-27T11:58:05.355-07:00Comments on Camisado: Cerignola, 1503Olihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-66714323865685212522021-03-01T09:19:52.108-08:002021-03-01T09:19:52.108-08:00Cheers Curt, it was a fun one to play through. I t...Cheers Curt, it was a fun one to play through. I think the very early Italian Wars has a great mix of late medieval and early renaissance troops.<br /><br />The table is 8 foot by 4 foot.Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-7114190185662522722021-02-28T10:27:40.316-08:002021-02-28T10:27:40.316-08:00Absolutely stunning battle Oli! Well done.
I'...Absolutely stunning battle Oli! Well done.<br /><br />I'm sure you have this information somewhere on your blog, but what size is your gaming table?Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202047917371080576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-67166114099956052172021-02-05T12:02:16.770-08:002021-02-05T12:02:16.770-08:00Thanks Stuart - we need to refight a few more of t...Thanks Stuart - we need to refight a few more of the big classics in the future - but at the moment I feel we are still recovering from the stress of the Agnadello game.Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-7314911290716052772021-02-04T16:15:12.687-08:002021-02-04T16:15:12.687-08:00An epic set up and great photographs. That terrain...An epic set up and great photographs. That terrain is so versatile. Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03255875998586936550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-57706837369217066512021-01-30T04:27:19.179-08:002021-01-30T04:27:19.179-08:00Yeah, I don't know if I got enough terrain atm...Yeah, I don't know if I got enough terrain atm (lockdown, club is down etc.) ... but its def on my list :)Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05460836818633600291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-34086013666326445822021-01-25T15:09:23.920-08:002021-01-25T15:09:23.920-08:00Cheers Stuart - yes I have wondered that - it'...Cheers Stuart - yes I have wondered that - it's nearly 2 decades later but it is funny how yet again it's pretty much the same scenario - and it's the Swiss who are keen for a headlong charge on the earthworks!Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-91335165381692487612021-01-25T13:51:49.412-08:002021-01-25T13:51:49.412-08:00Fantastic battle and figures Chris.
Ive just bee...Fantastic battle and figures Chris. <br /><br />Ive just been fighting Arquebus' board game of Bicocca. Its the same insane slog for the French - marsh then ditch and rampart. Did the French ever learn? <br /><br />StuartStuart Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934294282455055771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-48581489320899262002021-01-25T10:57:00.138-08:002021-01-25T10:57:00.138-08:00Cheers Hendrid - yes terrain wise it's a bit o...Cheers Hendrid - yes terrain wise it's a bit of a tricky one to game, the trench really is key, but the variety of troop types makes it a really interesting battle.Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-59649682308390068782021-01-25T10:20:17.248-08:002021-01-25T10:20:17.248-08:00Great BatRep Oli and a difficult battle to set up ...Great BatRep Oli and a difficult battle to set up and play but looks and sounds great. Enjoyed the read and pics. CheersHendridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336497594850535093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-7882482541697586172021-01-24T16:07:57.443-08:002021-01-24T16:07:57.443-08:00Thank you Michael -it was fun to play through. I w...Thank you Michael -it was fun to play through. I would love to see your version of the battle on your blog if you do a refight of it.Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-47536855850532654792021-01-24T16:05:52.347-08:002021-01-24T16:05:52.347-08:00Thank you David, I am glad you enjoyed the pics an...Thank you David, I am glad you enjoyed the pics and write up.Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-45340914883687918252021-01-24T16:05:25.992-08:002021-01-24T16:05:25.992-08:00Cheers Joseph, I agree it is such a fascinating pe...Cheers Joseph, I agree it is such a fascinating period especially the very early Italian Wars.Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-2599196892815446202021-01-24T11:57:39.968-08:002021-01-24T11:57:39.968-08:00Wonderful report and (as usual) excellent minis an...Wonderful report and (as usual) excellent minis and terrain! Will steal the army order some time ... ;) Refighting historical battles are always a What-If-Scenario in some way or the other, and thats absolute OK in my opinion, as at the end of the day its a game with obvious a lot of fun involved! Fantastic!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05460836818633600291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-60246175402948397532021-01-24T08:29:07.420-08:002021-01-24T08:29:07.420-08:00That's a smashing read, wonderful photos too! ...That's a smashing read, wonderful photos too! A real treat!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06985725848702292911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-41821947201001865182021-01-23T21:14:07.322-08:002021-01-23T21:14:07.322-08:00Excellent AAR and beautiful armies too. This has a...Excellent AAR and beautiful armies too. This has always been one of my favorite periods. Great job!Joseph.Cadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14852800690417139299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-76094542025933869112021-01-22T12:38:37.215-08:002021-01-22T12:38:37.215-08:00Cheers Chris, it was a fun bit of escapism to play...Cheers Chris, it was a fun bit of escapism to play through such a famous encounter.Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-54731675744859028332021-01-22T12:27:30.297-08:002021-01-22T12:27:30.297-08:00More great eye candy oli, great terrain and miniat...More great eye candy oli, great terrain and miniatures.<br /> Chrisfigurineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698395704599978358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-66533831406277177832021-01-22T09:39:55.329-08:002021-01-22T09:39:55.329-08:00Thank you, I think the French morale was fine, cer...Thank you, I think the French morale was fine, certainly too high in some of the Captains and units, but yes discipline was certainly a problem and it was perhaps the discipline which meant the assault was so chaotic. I also wonder how much authority Nemours commanded over the other commanders, especially as, according to a lot of write ups, his caution was over ruled.Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-4315292606805399322021-01-22T09:37:08.549-08:002021-01-22T09:37:08.549-08:00Thank you John, I try and have as much historical ...Thank you John, I try and have as much historical reference as possible in the games, even if I am fighting a "what if" like all the de la Pole Tudor Rebellion games I have done.Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-69831052772964561142021-01-22T09:35:58.650-08:002021-01-22T09:35:58.650-08:00Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it.Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it.Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-34150106014320420822021-01-22T09:35:43.261-08:002021-01-22T09:35:43.261-08:00Thank you Phil, yes Zamudio and of course Nemours ...Thank you Phil, yes Zamudio and of course Nemours both fared badly in this refight. Nemours wasnt taken out by an Arquebusier this time but by a Jinete right at the start of the battle.Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-26104684641463585542021-01-22T09:34:23.382-08:002021-01-22T09:34:23.382-08:00Thanks Iain, yes that is exactly it, to get the hi...Thanks Iain, yes that is exactly it, to get the historical result you have to have rules that will force the gendarmes and Swiss to attack head on. If not the French have plenty of other troops to allow for a more cautious, and effective, assault.Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-83806983567216007452021-01-22T09:32:42.748-08:002021-01-22T09:32:42.748-08:00Cheers Stephen, it was fun to play through the bat...Cheers Stephen, it was fun to play through the battle and see the different result.Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796318659076787601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-81413946349795704462021-01-22T08:26:17.173-08:002021-01-22T08:26:17.173-08:00Beautiful, simply beautiful. Ive never fought this...Beautiful, simply beautiful. Ive never fought this battle so it was with real interest that I read your post. My understanding was that the French were suffering from poor morale due to the conditions and had become very lax.The Great Captain was able to maintain his mens morale and they clearly fought far better than the French,I was thinking of a small downgrade for the French.So well done.Independentwargamesgrouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819465537498177551.post-63501553568341535932021-01-21T23:32:27.595-08:002021-01-21T23:32:27.595-08:00Inspirational game! Thank you for posting this. I ...Inspirational game! Thank you for posting this. I especially love your historical refights!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778030858712526137noreply@blogger.com