The Blackwater Tin Soldier begins his tour of duty.

Well today is the day to begin the blog. Cold outside and the fire has been lit so time to settle down and see if I can master this new system.

I think the best place to start is to consider what I am doing at the moment. I have had an American Civil War game running for a few hours so a shot description of what is going on may be helpful. 

The rules I use are Regimental Fire and Fury .Over the years I have tried a number of Rule sets but this remains the best I have used both from the ease of play and the general feel of the game as it develops. I still feel I am learning the finer points and am sure that there are a few things I am not doing quite right!

The early stage of the game shows the two sides marching on in good order. No scenario being used here just a game I have made up. It does let me show off my recent upgrading of my terrain collection. Deep Cut Studio cloths and Early War Miniature's rutted tracks, Trees and hills are from S&A Scenics.  

The first action was a series of 

inconclusive cavalry charges near the crossroads

Union infantry begin to deploy on the left flank. My figures are 15mm MiniFigs, Old Glory, Peter Pig and others as yet unidentified. 

A "Brave Colonel" urges the 14th Main forward.

Meanwhile on the other flank the Georgia Brigade has deployed behind a fence.

Firing has begun at a distance so not many casualties so far.

Overview of the South's left flank.

 Good view of the South's  two artillery batteries deployed to great impact in the central part of the Confederate line. The Union artillery have suffered badly from the South's accurate fire.

One gun destroyed, another damaged and yet another silenced!

I will aim to make another post on Monday to bring the action up to date. 

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