Another battle from my Fescennia "Napoleonic imagi-nation" campaign: the Battle of Rindheim, 1820. The Nemeans, along with their Erymanthian allies, attempt to halt an Arcadian invasion. I fought the battle solo, given the present lockdowns, etc., and it ended in a draw, although the Arcadians had a slight advantage. Old School rules and style of terrain, all figures individually based (see my Fescennia page for more background to the campaign).

An aerial view of the battle, with the Arcadian force already in position. The river was impassable, hills were all steep, the bridge was, unbeknown to the Nemeans and Erymanthians, had been destroyed. The roads are new, bought from TimeCast, very easy to paint.

A view along the battlefield from behind the Arcadian position.

The Arcadian reserve at Rindheim: line infantry in white greatcoats, light infantry in blue greatcoats, with a regiment of cuirassiers, as well as generals with their ADCs. The infantry are 25mm Hinchliffe metal or 28mm Perry Miniatures hard plastic; the cavalry are Perry Miniatures.

A view along the Arcadian front line, line infantry and artillery on the hills, along with supports, light infantry forward in skirmish order.

Another view of the Arcadian front line, with the reserve brigade in the distance.

A close up of an Arcadian line infantry regiment (the 8th) with a 6pdr battery. All gunners and riflemen are mounted on larger bases then the line and light infantry.

Another Arcadian line infantry regiment (the 2nd), with the 1st Line in support behind. Each Arcadian line infantry regiment has different facings, reflected in their regimental standard.

The Nemean army lined up ready to assault the Arcadian front. Fusiliers in skirmish order ahead of columns of line infantry and grenadiers, with a battery of artillery and a regiment of hussars.

The view from the Arcadian line towards the Nemean force. All the infantry are 25mm Hinchliffe metal figures; the cavalry are Perry Miniatures 28mm hard plastic.

The Nemean advance begins, with the opposing light infantry units skirmishing with each other.

The Nemeans have crossed the stream; each side had brought their artillery into action, and the light infantry fight has continued, with severe losses on both sides!

A view from behind the Arcadian front as the Nemean columns advance.

The Nemean cavalry (the Kraheburg Husaren Regiment) charge the Arcadian No.1 Battery. From their initial deployment, the cavalry either had to go forward or stand and be shot to pieces. So they went forward, charged up the steep hill, the artillery rolled a miserable canister die, and the hussars overran the guns and killed the gunners! However, by that time they were down to 50%, so under the rules they had to retire from the battle. It was one of the view bright spots for the Nemeans!

More to follow!