Battlesof Yore Part 2: 28mm Sudan
This was the second collection I began almost 20 years ago intended as an occasional diversion from my Napoleonic collection. The figures are composed primarily of Redoubt Figures, which were considered overly large back in the day but fit in quite well with modern sculpts. I supplemented these with a few of their Zulu Wars range which were a little larger yet again. For the sake of variety I also added figures from Connoisseur, Essex and Old Willies 30mm all of which are largely compatible. Eventually I also added Egyptians from Old Glory which seem very small...and recently a box of Perry plastic Dervishes which seem to work well with the Redoubt figures.
Almost invariably my Sudan games have focused on the relief of Gordon in Khartoum...will the desert column o the river column get there in time! I have never really settled on a rule set for this collection but have tried Battles for Empires and Principles of War, both of which worked well enough but I've been quite a fan of computer moderated games this last decade so recent games have been with Imperial Splendour by Computer Strategies.
The photos below are from two different games.
The River Column
We need to keep up with the Navy men!
The Desert Column
Ambush in the Desert!
The Paddleboat arrives in Khartoum
...is it in time to save Gordon?
The River Column Arrives!
The Egyptian Garrison Sorties.
Charge!
