The Boyne and its leaders - question??

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The Boyne and its leaders - question??

Post by yar68 » Sun Mar 10, 2013 10:07 pm

Just a quick question,
If you've re-fought the Boyne, which I hope to be doing soon, what ability levels did/would you give the main leaders at the battle?

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Re: The Boyne and its leaders - question??

Post by barr7430 » Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:04 am

Great question Ray. Neither under the circumstances could be considered a military genius :lol:
William had a pretty consisent(ly bad) record elsewhere.. Steenkirke, Landen etc. The Boyne was a victory but James seemed to have a bad attack of the jitters. Up until 1688 James probably had an overall more credible military record with his involvement in the Navy etc but again, no evidence of any tactical genius.

I would probably rate William Competent or at best Skillful on the day through pure force of character. James... easy rating is to say Plodder but I think this is unfair. Probably Competent.

If I was refighting it now I'd rate 'em both the same. The roles of the subordinate commanders could be beefed up for the scenario. I would give +2 on morale for the attachment of Berwick or Sarsfield or perhaps Schomberg and William. Maybe only +1 for James.
As they say, opinions are like a s s h o l e s... everybody has one nd I am sure many will disagree with my take on it.
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Re: The Boyne and its leaders - question??

Post by yar68 » Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:17 pm

Sound advice thanks Barry. I'm planning on playing the scenario at the Sittingbourne show Broadside in June, we'll need a few practice games, only a few of the lads have played the rules so far and we haven't got a lot of time left.
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Re: The Boyne and its leaders - question??

Post by flick40 » Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:03 pm

Advice? Have fun and don't sweat the small stuff. :)
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Re: The Boyne and its leaders - question??

Post by j1mwallace » Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:50 pm

For a demo at a show. If in doubt make it up but keep it flowing!
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Post by yar68 » Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:53 pm

Two sound pieces of advice chaps...thanks!
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Re: The Boyne and its leaders - question??

Post by Captain of Dragoons » Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:46 pm

Advice:
Rule #one: Look Cool
Rule #two: Know what you are doing.

If you don't know what you are doing refer to Rule #one: Look Cool

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Re: The Boyne and its leaders - question??

Post by yar68 » Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:22 am

Well that's me buggered then!!! :? :roll: :?
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