Woe woe and thrice woe.
Erm… alas and alack…etc.
I think this pamphlet produced in Birmingham probably explains it all.
In other news the positions of major garrisons in Spring 1943 is shown below. The Parliament expanded its holdings in the North West and the Royalists pushed north east to establish a chain of allied settlements between the midlands and the other Royalist powerhouse in York.
Royalist recruitment has picked up and revulsion over the kings death during Parliaments brief custody has led to a number of political splits within its higher echelons. Since the Royalists now have a martyr for the cause, the main question amongst many of parliaments grandees is what to do with the Monarchs body?
Rupert and the Generalissima are determined that Charles’ death will not be in vain. The Royalist forces have suffered two major defeats but now have enough recruits and arms to make another effort. As spring gave way to early summer, camp fever began to swell within the royalist ranks forcing Rupert to march out of Birmingham at the head of a significant host. Parliaments leading generals hurriedly convened in London with but one question on their lips. Where could he be headed?
Toodleooh.
Space Nazis next methinks.
The plot thickens…
ReplyDeleteBut not as much as my wife’s legendary pea soup.
DeleteI like legendary pea soup.
DeleteHow very unfortunate, but at least he's not for the chop.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff JBM.
Lee.
Thanks Lee. Never let a balls up spoil the narrative.
DeleteHip-hip-Hooray the Queen, for she will now galvanise a body of support that will see justice done ...... on the battlefield!
ReplyDeleteLet’s hope so Norm. The next hurdle is the 3 lost battles in a row automatic surrender rule. This campaign seems desperate to end itself.
DeleteI’ve got another 12 score of those limited edition tankards if you’ve sold the last lot.
ReplyDeleteYours
Ex-Rex of Brumagem
PS don’t tell Henrietta I’m still alive. I’m enjoying the anonymity here in Kidderminster.
Thought you’d read the small print if anyone did. You want to hold onto those tankards, they might be worth something some day. lol.
DeleteRoyalty are like cockroaches, they always seem to turn up again. 😂
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the next battle, hopefully the Queen will sort it all out.
As a republican, I can only agree Ben.
Delete"In other news the positions of major garrisons in Spring 1943 is shown below.".......???? Shum mishtake, surely?? LOL You cannot manipulate the historical inevitability of the end of absolute monarchy, JBM - if the Royalists lose game 3, so be it!
ReplyDeleteTee hee, I know Keith. I think it’ll be a message from the Gods if the buggers lose the next battle. A message I’d be foolish to ignore.
DeleteHow many rocks did he have to hit before it looked like a convincing accident 😈
ReplyDeleteAll the best. Aly
Oh there was only one rock Aly, but he did fall off that horse 14 times on to it.
DeleteYour fascinating ECW campaign narrative continues.
ReplyDeleteThank you Peter, proof if proof were needed that you can make a story out of anything.
DeleteWell maybe if the Royalists did a better job of generaling then you wouldn’t be in this mess. 😝😀
ReplyDeleteI feel like I was promised some version of space nazi. You DO have space nazis yes? 😀
Bottled it Stew, sorry. I found a bunch of my kids Warhammer 40K space marines (we used to describe them as Space Nazis given the whole grim dark thing) that have been lurking in a box for over 20 years. Thought I’d give them a go and horrify everyone. Thought about it a fair bit but decided against in the end. It’ll be airships again, instead, as two 1890’s Imagination Eastern European principalities go head to head. Soz.
DeleteLol. Close enough. 😀
DeleteExcellent, youve contrived a way to continue hurrah!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain caveadsum1471
Contrived is definitely the word Iain. I’ve a different Royalist player who’s just submitted a new army list for the next battle. It’ll be somewhat of a mismatch I think - which should lead to an interesting fight.
DeleteGreat to see this campaign continuing Mark, and naturally look forward to more info, AAR's and of course a Parliamentarian win! The airships I am looking forward to seeing as they have really piqued me interest:).
ReplyDeleteHi Steve. Had to start again with the airships a couple of months ago. A guy emailed me and asked if I wanted to sell the original batch - so I did. This time I got a few that are a little more steam punky - Swiss ones that Brigade re cast for me cos they were out of stock, but they’re all painted in war livery for this upcoming set of battles rather than fancy pants pre war paint schemes.
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