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The Battle is fought and campaign returns issued
One of the original photos of this particular battle. Excuse the glare on the very glossy prints of the time.The battle was fought and won by the Imperial column after quite an early fright. I had set...
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The Campaign starts to warm up as order changes abound!
Time for some relaxing activities in camp outside Suakin. "Now one needs to get some practise in before those ladsfrom the colony of New South Wales finally decide to arrive!" Captain Lambton...
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"Where is that wily fox Osman Digna?"
Not a photo depicting action from this weeks returns but a favourite nevertheless.The week two returns were a joy to put together. As mentioned in the previous posts, the fact that the players who...
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Sudan Heliograph team now complete - is it a sign?
Looking for the enemy or simply communicating with the column.Finally I have managed to get a few hours to devote to a project that has been on the table for quite sometime: My Redoubt Miniatures...
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Bengal Lancers at the ready
Two squadron's await orders in a game played last year.One of my all time favourite units in the collection has to be this unit of Bengal Lancers. Beautifully designed sculpts from Peter Gilder, they...
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The Battle of Osmar Wells - OOB and Victory conditions
Not Osmar Wells on this occasion however another vital feature in a game played last yearApologies once again for the tardiness of campaign updates. As you recall, the previous series of returns had...
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Major General Davis victorious at Osmar Wells
These lads always have a lot of work to do on the campaign. Lovely Connoisseur Miniatures model throughBicornes Miniatures in the UK. Great looking piece of equipment in my opinion.As reported last...
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Theatre of Operations Overview
The overall campaign map - direct photocopy from an early Wargames WorldWith two battles having been fought and a wonderful series of orders from players with some hopefully entertaining returns, the...
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Sudan skirmish at the NWS
Young Stan, whose collection this is, contemplates the lay of the landA great game was played the other week at the club which, though not a "Sands of Sudan" game, was an absolute stunner.Stan, Craig...
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28mm Connoisseur Sudan Collection - taking stock
The cupboard is far from bare! The lads awaiting another outing.With the exciting news that Mark Freeth and Dave Docherty are taking the Sudan back to its spiritual home at the Wargames Holiday Centre...
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The Sands of Sudan at the Wargames Holiday Centre
The wonderful Dave Docherty has certainly one of the best Sudan collections on the planet. Photo borrowed from WHC site - please see the link below.It has been an age since I posted so please accept my...
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On the workbench waiting to be based
Connoisseur Miniatures Fuzzy Wuzzy Warriors awaiting basing - brave and formidable enemy for the Imperials!Well for those of you thinking that I am simply ignoring the Sudan for areas of other interest...
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Another Docherty and Freeth Sudan spectacular at the WHC
Some of the action from the weekends action. Photo from Dave's excellent blog "One man and his Brushes"It is always a thrill to see a great wargame in action.Since Mark Freeth has taken over the...
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The Sands of Sudan rules price increase
Original Peter Gilder Sudan figures acquired from Mr Cornwall many moons ago in a Mayfair Hotel of all placesA quick post folks just to let you know that a fresh short run of rules and cards have just...
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The Sands of Sudan at Legendary Wargames
Looks like the brave Hadendowah and Ansar are in for a tough time of it! Great to see that Andy Lawson and his dedicated team have gotten Legendary Wargames renovated, pristine and ready for some...
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During the isolation what’s better than “A Sudan Campaign”
The state of play at the end of campaign turn twoWell it’s been far too long since the last Sudan post. I'm sure that most wargamers know that at times other periods and gaming companions call for...
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Ambush Cards - last deck for sale in rules bundle
Still love the background map artwork in the rules and cardsWell I had a few decks of “Ambush Cards” printed up a while back and I thought I would offer them to a few Solo Wargamers as part of a rules...
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Solo game with a twist in the Sudan
The Imperial column takes off in Yorkshire!Its always inspiring to see wonderful figures and a fine table put together for a sensational wargame.The crew at Legendary Wargames in Yorkshire have done...
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"Four Feathers and a Funeral" in the Yorkshire Sudan
Here's the moment of truth!This wonderful game being put on by Andy and the team at Legendary Wargames in Yoykshire has been an absolute cracker so far. Full of cut and thrust, great humor and of...
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The Yorkshire Campaign battles on in the Sudan...
How good does that look folks? Or should this particular blog post title in fact read "The Sudan Campaign battles on in Yorkshire"?The campaign at the Legendary Wargames continues on unabated. The...
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Some thoughts going forward
A meeting of the local town council tries to make sense of the action on the outskirtsIts been far too long placing another post on the blog. I promise its been for the very best of reasons in terms...
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Time to get the column moving again!
A little bit of fun with the rules and some odds and ends I had in the Wargames room for just such a frivolous occasion!Hi to all those faithful and dutiful Wargamers and lovers of the Sudan Colonial...
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“Yarkshire Reet Big Game Podcast” guest spot
Lots of fun was had this week.I as chuffed to be asked by Ken Riley of the fantastic Yarkshire Reet Big Game podcast to come onto his show and chat about my wargaming story and most importantly,...
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A chance to say thank you
The rules in the flesh…so to speak Hi to all.Thanks for the wonderful feedback and comments from Ken Reilleys great podcast show of which I had the great privilege of being on. Kens a star.I did miss a...
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“Friendly Natives” - Random Event Cards for The Sudan
A wide range of Connoisseur figures on this particular vignette baseI thought I’d show a few shots of some pieces specifically for certain cards which can appear in the Events Deck whenever we play The...
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