Ouch I felt that! Superb stuff, I've seen a few attempts on the tv in recent years using fancy computer graphics and simulators, pieces of acrylic. None even came close to Battleground, as for all our fancy modern technology it shows that little lead figures lovingly painted and marching across well modelled terrain still look a million times better. Thanks again Doug I shall treasure watching these over and over
Despite the non-competitive, demo nature of the games i don't think Gilder was ever going to lose as Napoleon at Waterloo...8-) The allies looked up against it whoever was in command though.
I'm not old enough and grey enough to have seen this show when it was live (I'm also on the wrong side of that big, blue, wet thing). But this is the dream, isn't it? This was televised, and hearing the almost "golf commentator" narration is so strangely fitting. The miniatures are gorgeous, the battle shots are enviably well done, even if the video quality is quite poor. And the banter never changes - wargamers sure are a sarcastic lot, aren't we?
Trying to kill the C-in-C "isn't exactly cricket", but thousands of others dying so that he can later receive glory and titles IS cricket. It gives you a strong clue as to who wrote the rules for cricket.
Peter Guilder produced a set called "In The Grand Manner". Other rules from that period I can remember were "Charge!: Or How To Play Wargames" by Brigadier Peter Young. "War Game" by Charles Grant (1st published 1971, but reprinted 2008 with intro by his son Charles S. Grant who also writes Military History & wargames books) Grant also produced "Napoleonic Wargaming" (now in a 2nd edition with extra material by CS Grant). Pretty sure one of the sets I've mentioned here are the same as they used in the programme because I've read them all at one time or another and remember the things like range sticks and canister templates. It's most likely one by Charles Grant. Sorry I can't remember more than that. Try Caliver Books
Sgt Steiner It was indeed. Bernard Lyall has recently contacted me, and i've put his comments on my blog: unfashionablyshiny.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/bernard-lyall-on-battleground-normandy.html
Ouch I felt that! Superb stuff, I've seen a few attempts on the tv in recent years using fancy computer graphics and simulators, pieces of acrylic. None even came close to Battleground, as for all our fancy modern technology it shows that little lead figures lovingly painted and marching across well modelled terrain still look a million times better. Thanks again Doug I shall treasure watching these over and over
Despite the non-competitive, demo nature of the games i don't think Gilder was ever going to lose as Napoleon at Waterloo...8-) The allies looked up against it whoever was in command though.
Loved watching this! Thanks from Virginia.
I'm not old enough and grey enough to have seen this show when it was live (I'm also on the wrong side of that big, blue, wet thing). But this is the dream, isn't it? This was televised, and hearing the almost "golf commentator" narration is so strangely fitting. The miniatures are gorgeous, the battle shots are enviably well done, even if the video quality is quite poor. And the banter never changes - wargamers sure are a sarcastic lot, aren't we?
"Would you like to wave the white handkerchief of surrender?" "I only have a tissue."
Trying to kill the C-in-C "isn't exactly cricket", but thousands of others dying so that he can later receive glory and titles IS cricket. It gives you a strong clue as to who wrote the rules for cricket.
Brilliant!
I think this is the one i did see in the 70'S cant remember was a long time ago, defo Waterloo anyway.
i agree i would rather play this way rather than online against cheaters
Perfect maneuvering! :0)
Excellent!!
Inspiring stuff. Unfortunately it's inspiring me to collect Napoleonics. Yikes!
Again, does the one on the left make any moves or attacks at all? If so it's a rarity and the one right is very begrudging
Excellent video dude.I'm back
25 minutes and no Agnetha. I feel cheated.
Can someone explain to me how the hell this meant to be played?
I would be interested to know what system they use looks very quick and fluid, thanks for the upload Doug keep em coming :)
Peter Guilder produced a set called "In The Grand Manner". Other rules from that period I can remember were "Charge!: Or How To Play Wargames" by Brigadier Peter Young. "War Game" by Charles Grant (1st published 1971, but reprinted 2008 with intro by his son Charles S. Grant who also writes Military History & wargames books) Grant also produced "Napoleonic Wargaming" (now in a 2nd edition with extra material by CS Grant). Pretty sure one of the sets I've mentioned here are the same as they used in the programme because I've read them all at one time or another and remember the things like range sticks and canister templates. It's most likely one by Charles Grant. Sorry I can't remember more than that.
Try Caliver Books
Ah cheers, much appreciated will have a look :)
@@PaulMclauchlin i think have one of them books. I got it in the 80s
Superb again. On to the Nile...I hope...Ian
Sadly not - The Nile and Normandy episodes are missing unfortunately.
Doug C Damn ! Normandy was by Gavin Lyall and son if I recall correctly ?
Sgt Steiner
It was indeed. Bernard Lyall has recently contacted me, and i've put his comments on my blog:
unfashionablyshiny.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/bernard-lyall-on-battleground-normandy.html
1:12 Trying to knock off the CMC isn't exactly cricket.