SALUTE ZERO SIX @ ExCel - Sat 26 April

Saturday 22nd April 2006
@ The ExCel Centre, London
Doors Open 10am – 5pm
Tickets on the door: £8
For full details, floor plan, list of traders, competitions etc. visit the South London Warlords web site.

Has a year gone by that quickly! SALUTE is nearly upon us, brilliantly organised & hosted by John Treadway and his South London Warlords Wargamers. It has now become one of the most eagerly awaited wargaming exhibitions in the calendar (official press release below) covering a wide variety of gaming genres. Yes, I will definitely be visiting and am looking forward to putting some names to faces.

Kevin Dallimore will be exhibiting his painting skils and I’m reliably informed that David Brown, Author of General de Brigade will be hosting a live Napoleonic wargame – the Battle of Waterloo to be precise! As for stands to visit..well top of my list will be Perry Miniatures and their brilliantly sculpted 28mm figures as well as Ian Marsh's Fighting 15's! Here's just a few of the many stands featuring Napoleonic miniatures...

Baccus Stand (6mm) – Stand T321
Battle Honours Bicorne (15mm, 25mm)- T124
Bicourne Miniatures (25mm) – T302
Essex Miniatures (15mm) – T427
Fighting 15s (15mm Eureka & AB miniatures) – T236
Foundry (28mm) – T224
Front Rank Figurines (25mm) – T234
HLBS (40mm) – T504
Old Glory – T509
Perry Miniatures – T324

I plan to enter some of my painted miniatures in the “Salute Painting Competition” so for those of you wishing to view my work close-up and in detail, go to the “Painting Competition Stand”. For those who wish to have a chat and a pint then email me at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I’ll see if I can meet you. For those abroad and unable to attend, I’ll be posting a host of photos especially the painted miniatures on display.

Advance tickets close tomorrow, but don’t worry tickets are available at the door price £8. Furthermore, despite a queue last year that beggared belief, do NOT panic! Once the doors open, everyone is ushered in pretty smartly.

It only remains for me to wish John and his team a hearty GOOD LUCK!

JC

FRENCH LINE CAVALRY - 8ème Cuirasiers

~ Uniform Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY 1815
Plate: QB-UF-14 - FRENCH LINE CAVALRY
~ 8ème Regiment de Cuirasiers (Heavy Cavalry) ~

Sources: Uniforms of Waterloo, Philip Haythornthwaite
1815, The Armies At Waterloo, Ugo Pericoli
The Waterloo Companion, Mark Adkin
Les Uniformes Armeé Française, Docteur Lienhart & René Humbert
Waterloo, Commandent Lachouque
Napoleon's Cuirassiers and Carabiniers, Osprey Men-at-Arms
Artwork: Mont-Saint Jean, Alexis CABARET

Associated General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras:
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-20 - III CORPS DE CAVALERIE (RESERVE) - 11ème DIVISION DE CAVALERIE
~ 2ème Brigade (8ème & 11ème Cuirasiers) ~

IMPORTANT: To receive advance noticification of forthcoming posts as well as chatting with me and other fans of the 1815 Campaign, please join my Quatre-Bras Yahoo forum.

FRENCH LINE CAVALRY - 11ème Cuirasiers

~ Uniform Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY 1815
Plate: QB-UF-15 - FRENCH LINE CAVALRY
~ 11ème Regiment de Cuirasiers (Heavy Cavalry) ~

Sources: Uniforms of Waterloo, Philip Haythornthwaite
1815, The Armies At Waterloo, Ugo Pericoli
The Waterloo Companion, Mark Adkin
Les Uniformes Armeé Française, Docteur Lienhart & René Humbert
Waterloo, Commandent Lachouque
Napoleon's Cuirassiers and Carabiniers, Osdprey Men-at-Arms
Artwork: Mont-Saint Jean, Alexis CABARET

Associated General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras:
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-20 - III CORPS DE CAVALERIE (RESERVE) - 11ème DIVISION DE CAVALERIE
~ 2ème Brigade (8ème & 11ème Cuirasiers) ~

IMPORTANT: To receive advance noticification of forthcoming posts as well as chatting with me and other fans of the 1815 Campaign, please join my Quatre-Bras Yahoo forum.

MORE UNIFORM PLATES TODAY!

I will be posting the following "Uniform Plates" today:

8ème Cuirasier
11ème Cuirasier
Artillerie à Cheval de Ligne
Artillerie à Pied de Ligne

JC

French Line Infantry - Grenadiers

~ Uniform Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY 1815
Plate: QB-UF-02 - FRENCH LINE INFANTRY
~ Grenadiers (Elite Company) ~
IMPORTANT: To receive advance noticification of forthcoming posts as well as chatting with me and other fans of the 1815 Campaign, please join my Quatre-Bras Yahoo forum.

FRENCH COMMAND

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-01 - FRENCH COMMAND
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

NEXT: ANGLO-ALLIED UPDATES!

This is hard work - especially on the eyes ! Well, I've just got QB-F-01 (Ney's command base) to go then I plan to revisit every Anglo-Allied Wargame Plate adding uniform guidelines etc. so I advise you check my blog regularly. Finally, I'll compile an Anglo-Allied OOB plate (similar to the French OOB) and then dive back into painting (about time) beginning with a detailed step-by-step guide to painting a 28mm Napoleonic horse.

To all new readers of my blog, you'll find links to all my "Wargame Plates" in the Menu halfway down the right-hand side.

Once again, to receive advance noticification of forthcoming posts as well as chatting with me and other fans of the 1815 Campaign, may I recommend you join my "Quatre-Bras" Yahoo Forum". And to Uri, I hope you one day find a way to upload your Nap photos onto the forum - good luck!

Keep the comments coming and spread the word.

JC

FRENCH ORDER OF BATTLE - Les Quatre-Bras

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-OOB - FRENCH ORDER OF BATTLE
~ "LES QUATRE-BRAS" ~
IMPORTANT: D'Erlon's I CORPS & the 12ème DIVISION DE CAVALERIE did not reach the battlefield and therefore, has not been included in the orbat.

11ème DIVISION DE CAVALERIE - Command & Artillery

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-18 - II CORPS ARMÉE - 2ème DIVISION DE CAVALERIE
~ Command & Division Artillery ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

11ème DIVISION DE CAVALERIE - 1er Brigade

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-19 - III CORPS DE CAVALERIE (RESERVE) - 11ème DIVISION DE CAVALERIE
~ 1er Brigade (2ème & 7ème Dragons) ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

11ème DIVISION DE CAVALERIE - 2ème Brigade

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-20 - III CORPS DE CAVALERIE (RESERVE) - 11ème DIVISION DE CAVALERIE
~ 2ème Brigade (8ème & 11ème Cuirasiers) ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

DIVISION CAVALERIE LÉGÈRE DE LA GARDE - Command/Artillery

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-15 - GARDE IMPERIALE - DIVISION CAVALERIE LÉGÈRE
~ Command & Division Artillery ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

DIVISION CAVALERIE LÉGÈRE DE LA GARDE - Chasseurs-à-Cheval

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-16 - GARDE IMPERIALE - DIVISION CAVALERIE LÉGÈRE
~ Chasseurs-à-Cheval de la Garde ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

DIVISION CAVALERIE LÉGÈRE DE LA GARDE - Chevau-Légers Lanciers

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-17 - GARDE IMPERIALE - DIVISION CAVALERIE LÉGÈRE
~ 1er & 2 ème Regiment de Chevau-Légers Lanciers ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

JOIN MY QUATRE-BRAS FORUM

To those of you interested in the Battle of Quatre-Bras and recreating it in miniature, can I recommend you join my Quatre-Bras Yahoo Forum. I post advanced notices on any new postings on this site and will answer any questions relating to my plates and the battle. The Forum is there for you to exchange views, opinions, and discuss the battle in more detail as well as allowing wargamers to post recent examples of their paintwork. Click on the Yahoo icon in my menu on the right to join. I look forward to hearing your comments.

30,000 PAGE VIEWS & 8,000 VISITORS in 46 DAYS
I'm amazed at the interest my little blog as garnered in little under seven weeks or 46 days since it was launcheded. I added an interestering little gizmo to the site from "Cluster Maps" on 13 February that records the location of every unique user entering the site. If you click on the MAP at the bottom of my links menu, you can see where readers are coming from - represented by red circles on the map of the World - toys for the boys!

Do spread the word and all links are very welcome.

JC

Photo: 18mm French Grenadier (1815) with loaf of bread painted by JC [Eureka Miniatures]

2ème DIVISION DE CAVALERIE - Command & Artillery

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-12- II CORPS ARMÉE - 2ème DIVISION DE CAVALERIE
~ COMMAND & DIVISION ARTILLERY ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

2ème DIVISION DE CAVALERIE - 1er Brigade

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMYPlate: QB-F-13 - II CORPS ARMÉE - 2ème DIVISION DE CAVALERIE
~ 1er Brigade (1er & 6ème Chasseurs à Cheval) ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

2ème DIVISION DE CAVALERIE - 2ème Brigade

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-14 - II CORPS ARMÉE - 2ème DIVISION DE CAVALERIE
~ 2ème Brigade (5ème & 6ème Chevau-Légers Lanciers) ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

9ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE - Command & Artillery

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-09 - II CORPS ARMÉE - 9ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE
~ COMMAND & DIVISON ARTILLERY ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

9ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE - 1er Brigade

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-10 - II CORPS ARMÉE - 9ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE
~ 1er Brigade (92ème Ligne & 93ème Ligne) ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

9ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE - 2ème Brigade

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-11a - II CORPS ARMÉE - 9ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE
~ 2ème Brigade (100er Ligne) ~

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-11b - II CORPS ARMÉE - 9ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE
~ 2ème Brigade (4ème Légère) ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

MY YAHOO QUATRE-BRAS FORUM

For those of you with specific questions relating to the wargame plates or my site, can I recommend you join my Yahoo Quatre-Bras Forum, and post your comments there and I will endeavour to answer them. Plus anyone painting any of QB units, especially Dutch, Nassau & Brunswickers (possibly using the brilliant Perry 28mm minis), do post your photos on the forum as there are many who'd enjoy seeing them. Many thanks and hope my Napoleonic blog is of use.

JC

6ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE - Command & Artillery

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-06 - II CORPS ARMÉE - 6ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE
~ COMMAND & CORPS ARTILLERY ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

6ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE - 2ème Brigade

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-08a - II CORPS ARMÉE - 6ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE
~ 2ème Brigade (1er Ligne) ~

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-08b - II CORPS ARMÉE - 6ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE
~ 2ème Brigade (2ème Ligne) ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

6ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE - 1er Brigade

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-07a - II CORPS ARMÉE - 6ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE
~ 1er Brigade (1er Légère) ~

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-07b - II CORPS ARMÉE - 6ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE
~ 1er Brigade (2ème Légère) ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

II CORPS ARMÉE - Command & Divisional Artillery

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-02 - II CORPS ARMÉE
~ COMMAND & CORPS ARTILLERY ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

5ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE - Command & Artillery

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-03 - II CORPS ARMÉE - 5ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE
~ COMMAND & DIVISIONAL ARTILLERY ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

5ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE - 1er Brigade

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-04 - II CORPS ARMÉE - 5ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE
~ 1er BRIGADE ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

5ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE - 2ème Brigade

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
FRENCH ARMY
Plate: QB-F-05 - II CORPS ARMÉE - 5ème DIVISION D'INFANTERIE
~ 2ème BRIGADE ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

3rd DIVISION - Command & Artillery

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
ANGLO-ALLIED ARMY

Plate QB-A-04: I CORPS - 3rd DIVISION
~ COMMAND~ DIVISIONAL ARTILLERY ~

IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

1st DIVISION - Command & Artillery

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~

ANGLO-ALLIED ARMY

Plate: QB-A-02 - I CORPS - 1st DIVISION

~ COMMAND & DIVISIONAL ARTILLERY ~

IMPORTANT: Users are advised to take note of my “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate in order to fully understand the nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

BATTLE MAPS - LES QUATRE-BRAS

Relief Map 1815


16 June 1815 at 2pm


16 June 1815 around 3.30pm


16 June 1815 at 3.15pm


16 June 1815 at 9pm

2nd NETHERLANDS INFANTRY DIVISION - 2nd Infantry Brigade

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
ANGLO-ALLIED ARMY
Plate: QB-A-09a - I CORPS - 2nd NERTHERLANDS DIVISION
~ 2nd NETHERLANDS INFANTRY BRIGADE ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
ANGLO-ALLIED ARMY
Plate: QB-A-09b - I CORPS - 2nd NERTHERLANDS DIVISION
~ 2nd NETHERLANDS INFANTRY BRIGADE ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

2nd NETHERLANDS INFANTRY DIVISION - 1st Infantry Brigade

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
ANGLO-ALLIED ARMY
Plate: QB-A-08a - I CORPS - 2nd NERTHERLANDS DIVISION
~ 1st NETHERLANDS INFANTRY BRIGADE ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
ANGLO-ALLIED ARMY
Plate: QB-A-08b - I CORPS - 2nd NERTHERLANDS DIVISION
~ 1st NETHERLANDS INFANTRY BRIGADE ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

2nd NETHERLANDS DIVISION - Command & Artillery

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
ANGLO-ALLIED ARMY
Plate: QB-A-07 - I CORPS - 2nd NERTHERLANDS DIVISION
~ COMMAND & DIVISIONAL ARTILLERY ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

NEW BOOK ON QUATRE-BRAS

AVAILABLE EARLY 2007
For those of you who didn't know, it gives me enormous pleasure to announce the forthcoming publication of Mike Robinson's book, "The Battle of Quatre-Bras 1815" (Spellmount Publishers Limited) – it’s about time this largely forgotten but highly significant battle was put into print. Not only can I inform you that it is expected to be in bookshops by the beginning of 2007 but I managed to speak with the author yesterday and from my incessant line of questioning, I truly believe that it will be a highly valuable addition to any Napoleonic enthusiasts’ library.

The book will certainly be the first and only English language work to focus specifically on the battle, and he modestly informs me, it will provide a unique account founded on a wealth of primary source material, largely based on eye-witness accounts, unpublished documents and other material from all the participating nations. Based on years of exhaustive research, it challenges long-held assumptions and brings the battle to life in a dramatic, human style with detailed maps showing how the battle unfolded. To highlight his efforts, he even enrolled the help of the Royal Engineers to survey the entire battlefield and using eyewitness accounts has been able to plot exactly what crops were being grown and where thus giving the reader an incite into the field of vision of opposing armies on the day.

He’s even sourced a vast wealth of archaeological data from professional battlefield archaeologists who have found, itemised and pinpointed the exact location of regimental artefacts found on the battlefield which has enabled him to corroborate and pinpoint the exact locations of all the units present and build a unique series of maps detailing the movement of units on that fateful day – manner to my ears.

I will end by saying that I hope to secure a more constructive interview with Mike Robinson in the very near future in order to give you a detailed insight into the painstaking efforts behind this exciting read, coupled with an overview of its’ exact contents – so watch this space.

JC

WARGAME PLATES

As you can see, I've begun posting "Wargame Plates" for the French units present at the Battle of Les Quatre-Bras. I've added a basic overview of the uniforms worn by each unit (thanks to Alexis Cabaret's equisite artwork) which, on reflection, bring the plates to life...well that's what I think. Just in case I'm asked, I will be producing detailed "FACT SHEETS" for units present, covering uniforms in detail, so do not fear.

I'm also updating the Anglo-Allied Wargame Plates with uniform guides so I advise you check all of them. Finally, for alerts to any new posts on my blog or if you wish to send me your comments, go to my Quatre-Bras Yahoo Forum.

BATTLEGAMES - Magazine for Wargamers
A new wargaming magazine has just been launched in the UK. For details please visit Battlegames web site. I'll post a review once I get my hands on it.

Have a great weekend and remember...it's little over a month until SALUTE ZERO SIX at the ExCel in London. Hope to see you there!

JC

NETHERLANDS CAVALRY DIV - 2nd Light Brigade

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
ANGLO-ALLIED ARMY
Plate: QB-A-10 - I CORPS - NERTHERLANDS CAVALRY DIVISION
~ 2nd NETHERLANDS LIGHT BRIGADE ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

BRUNSWICK CONTINGENT - Line Infantry Brigade

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
ANGLO-ALLIED ARMY
Plate: QB-A-18 - RESERVE CORPS - BRUNSWICK CONTINGENT
~ LINE INFANTRY BRIGADE ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

BRUNSWICK CONTINGENT - Light Infantry Brigade

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
ANGLO-ALLIED ARMY
Plate: QB-A-17a - RESERVE CORPS - BRUNSWICK CONTINGENT
~ LIGHT INFANTRY BRIGADE [Skirmish Order]~

Plate: QB-A-17b - RESERVE CORPS - BRUNSWICK CONTINGENT
~ LIGHT INFANTRY BRIGADE [Close Order]~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.

BRUNSWICK CONTINGENT - Avantgarde & Cavalry

~ General de Brigade Wargame Plate: Battle of Quatre-Bras ~
ANGLO-ALLIED ARMY
Plate: QB-A-16 - RESERVE CORPS - BRUNSWICK CONTINGENT
~ AVANTGARDE ~ BRUNSWICK CAVALRY ~
IMPORTANT: Please refer to the “Symbols & Abbreviations” plate for nomenclature & icons used on each wargame plate. If anyone does spot a glaring error, please email me direct at j.cutting1@btinternet.com and I will re-edit the plate, if required.