Sunday, February 26, 2012

Battle of Belmont, Missouri

 A view looking from the Confederate camp towards US Grant's advancing Federals.
 The Gunboat Tyler steams ahead to challenge the range of the "Lady Polk" on the bluffs of Columbus, Kentucky.
 A view of the "Lady Polk" and her commanding view of the Mississippi River.
 The view looking from Hunters Farm towards the Confederate Camp. Fighting has already moved closer to the camp at this point.
My son enjoys his bouncer as Grant's troops put serious pressure on the Confederates.

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  1. GrumbleJonesFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    This was the first battle (solitaire) fought using my home rules, Kepi&Musket. It was also the last battle for nearly 18 years. This battle was conducted in 1995 and now that my son is nearly 18, it's time to break the boys out again!

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  2. AlFebruary 27, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    Great looking game

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    1. GrumbleJonesFebruary 27, 2012 at 5:45 PM

      Thank you. I really enjoyed researching and putting this one together.

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  3. Ben B.February 27, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    Very nice game and terrain. Are those plastic figures?

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    1. GrumbleJonesFebruary 27, 2012 at 5:46 PM

      Thanks Ben. The figures are lead. They are mostly 15mm Old Glory with some Stone Mountain in the mix as well.

      I've always loved the Old Glory figures. They have really well sculpted and natural looking poses.

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  4. MikeFebruary 27, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Nice. Many happy games for you and your son. My oldest son (21 today)makes the hobby fun.

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    1. GrumbleJonesFebruary 27, 2012 at 5:47 PM

      Thanks Mike. It is amazing how fast the years fly by.

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