tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092702724333041844.post2393336243134010998..comments2023-12-04T00:29:49.295-08:00Comments on Wellington's Battles: Battle of Busaco - Part Sixpaul lenistonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04290060366482974444noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092702724333041844.post-37770510671905772512010-09-22T04:56:52.982-07:002010-09-22T04:56:52.982-07:00Hi Joao
The wargame was not meant to be a histori...Hi Joao<br /><br />The wargame was not meant to be a historical refight of the battle, rather a game loosely based on the battle. No attempt was made to recreate the geography of the area, or even the correct orders of battle.<br /><br />I have visited Busaco and walked the ground, though obviously not as much as yourself. However it was very interesting to spend a day walking the ridge and around Sula and San Antonio. Of course the ridge and hill played a very important part in the battle. As did Massena's lack of preparation in the attack, perhaps due to a lack of respect for Wellington as a general.<br /><br />If you would like to see some photos of our visit to Busaco you will find them at<br /><br />http://morewalkingportugalandspain.blogspot.com/search/label/07%20-%20Busacopaul lenistonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04290060366482974444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092702724333041844.post-40312679283462575102010-09-19T16:28:04.535-07:002010-09-19T16:28:04.535-07:00Dear all
As a portuguese student and wargamer of ...Dear all<br />As a portuguese student and wargamer of the battle of Bussaco (and living 20 Km from it) i must disagree with the "realistic" term used some comments ago.<br />In fact Bussaco ridge towers some 350 m to 475 m and that is the main reason for french failure: they arrived at the top completely exausted.With such a battlefield cavalry was always in reserve. The giant gullies in the Sula part of the battlefield are also main features(considered by many as one of the most beaufiful in the word - Oman for example).Besides, the 2 battlefiels (Sula and the heights in front of Santo António do Cântaro) stand apart 3 Km from each other.<br />Lovely painted figures though.<br /><br />Hope i,ve helped<br />João Pedro PeixotoJoão Pedro Peixotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497167196585927637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092702724333041844.post-15670672113195846872010-08-01T11:09:43.493-07:002010-08-01T11:09:43.493-07:00Hi Lee
Glad you enjoyed it. I was pleased with ...Hi Lee<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed it. I was pleased with the ebb and flow of the village fighting and enjoyed the game - even though Jan won again!<br /><br />regards<br /><br />Paulpaul lenistonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04290060366482974444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092702724333041844.post-44526006180260774632010-08-01T05:52:53.401-07:002010-08-01T05:52:53.401-07:00I thought that battle flowed very well Paul. Casua...I thought that battle flowed very well Paul. Casualties fairly even. I liked the way the fighting for Moura was decided and thought the outcome realistic.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Lee.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181989906410822069noreply@blogger.com