Historical precedent for artillery refits

[Baron]

This is a very interesting mechanic and seems to give a purpose to all of those reserve Russian batteries, however questions have arrisen as to it's historical accuracy.

Is there a historical basis to this rule or is it a mechanic devised to give more historical results?

Many thanks

Justin

[barr7430]

Justin,

the historical precedent is Peter Hofschroer's description of Prussian artillery in action in
The Eagle's last Triumph - The French victory at Ligny.

Descriptions contained in that book gave us the idea in the first place. The mechanism works very well and really focuses the brain on how to properly use artillery as opposed to the 'wargaming use of artillery'

As a matter of interest where were the questions being tabled?

Hope this helps

[obriendavid]

There are also a number of examples of eyewitness accounts of artillery units having to pull out of the line to refit, resupply in Rory Muir's book 'Tactics and the Experience of Battle in the Age of Napoleon'
This is a fantastic book for loads of accounts of how troops of all types actually operated and fought in combat. Highly recommended!
Cheers
Dave

[Baron]

Justin,

the historical precedent is Peter Hofschroer's description of Prussian artillery in action in
The Eagle's last Triumph - The French victory at Ligny.

Descriptions contained in that book gave us the idea in the first place. The mechanism works very well and really focuses the brain on how to properly use artillery as opposed to the 'wargaming use of artillery'

As a matter of interest where were the questions being tabled?

Hope this helps

We have a group in Kent (England) that meet regularly and the question arose during one of our play tests of the rules.

Thanks for the quick responses.

Regards,

Justin

[barr7430]

actually I misinformed on the author.. it's not Hofschroer it's
Andrew Uffindell