Wargaming the French and Indian War

The purpose of this Blog is to create a community for players of the Muskets & Tomahawk war game. Muskets & Tomahawks is published by Studio Tomahawk and simulates Skirmishes in North America during the 18th Century. One part of these rules I really enjoy is the very clear intent to make the game as much like telling a story or creating a saga of your army and their leaders in the historical setting. Much like their other game Saga, which I also love.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Compagnie Franche de la Marine

I have used my French Regular force several times and did not like their lack of Irregular troop capability. In my experience a regular force without some unit to scout and clear dense terrain is the beginning of the end for any Regulars trying to accomplish an objective on the M&T battle board. So I contracted to have some Compagnie Franche de la Marine and a few Indians painted up to supplement my French. Here are some pictures of the completed figures. All painted by Alan Mander. Alan's work can be found on the Warlord Games web site here. http://us-store.warlordgames.com/collections/french-indian-war-1754-1764

Here they are scouting some woods as the early morning sun crests the hill.

Moving to a position of advantage.

Having occupied their position they cover the expected enemy avenue of approach waiting to spring a possible ambush.

Indian allies help cover their flank.

A keen eye will be needed this day.