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John Savage

@johnsavage.bsky.social

Painter, wargamer, lover of all things military history. #spreadthelard

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I’m here in Innsmouth, where retired doctor Alan Bortles and wife Meg are renovating a dilapidated fisherman’s hut. Disputes with fish-headed Dagon loving neighbours have already delayed the construction. Will the arcane evil lurking in hateful corners of the cellar push them over budget?

09.07.2025 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 75    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4

I love it when a plan comes together!

06.07.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sometimes unorthodox methods were employed!

06.07.2025 07:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! Each brigade is represented by a battalion on the table. Played great!

05.07.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 3 of our Waterloo weekend. After Quatre Bras & Waterloo we go back a couple of days to Ligny. Can the Prussians hold the villages of St Armand, Ligny & others or can the French destroy Blucher & split the allied forces? #ligny #valour&fortitude

05.07.2025 10:37 β€” πŸ‘ 104    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Aggressive play from the French throwing their cavalry forward. Initial success but Milhaud’s Division is broken! French hussars catch the Lifeguards in the flanks and break them. Lots of worried faces on the Allied side! #waterloo #valour&fortitude

04.07.2025 11:57 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s the main event! Our Waterloo refight is kicking off!

04.07.2025 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes V&F. Perfect for a big game. And the cards add a nice bit of uncertainty!

04.07.2025 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day one of our Waterloo Weekend at Quatre Bras. Despite the French superiority in numbers the valiant Allied forces hold out for a minor allied victory. Kudos to the Dutch who refused to be bullied out of the village for several turns & the Hanoverian foot who held the right flank. Great fun!

04.07.2025 00:34 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Great day!

04.07.2025 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Done DM sent! Thanks again!

02.07.2025 11:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That would be awesome! Thanks. Hoping you can find him πŸ˜‚

02.07.2025 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers Ally

02.07.2025 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Jur

02.07.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks. Hovels are vastly underrated! Lovely models

02.07.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Von Peter

02.07.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A plea! Anyone got this figure (the Salute 2025 freebie) that they would be willing to sell to me for a reasonable price? 🀞Bit late for this weekend’s Waterloo game but it would be a nice addition to the collection. Thanks πŸ™

02.07.2025 11:16 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Latest unit for Waterloo Weekend coming up. Dutch 27th JΓ€gers. Perry Miniatures with flag by Flags of War.

02.07.2025 09:21 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re refighting Waterloo next week. So we needed some of the iconic Waterloo real estate. And here it is. Hougemont, La Hay Sainte, Papelotte & La Belle Alliance. All on a reduced footprint so not exact replicas but I think they give a good impression. All excellent Hovels models.

25.06.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great stuff @jaje7406.bsky.social Brilliant session!

18.06.2025 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m hoping to revisit! Bigger & better!

16.06.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Lovely stuff!

16.06.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks great!

15.06.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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@mogsymakes.bsky.social has very kindly put together my Midgard Italian Wars lists for general release. If you fancy some early Italian Wars stuff for Midgard take a look here. Enjoy!

mogsymakes.net/midgard/

14.06.2025 07:51 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ah heck! Good luck & get well soon Rich!

10.06.2025 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Gareth. We had 2 cracking games πŸ’ͺ

09.06.2025 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜‚ Thanks Jur! It was a tale for the ages! Although sorry it broke your heart. Although they are the stories you’ll tell your grandchildren πŸ˜‰. Great to meet you & Jasper & glad you got your flight ok despite the friction that is Charley Walker πŸ˜‚

09.06.2025 18:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted to host my Battle of Roncevalles Pass game at OML this weekend. 2 great games with a highlight being the French Dragoons breaking a Portuguese square to win the final game! Absolutely cracking few days playing Lardy games, eating and drinking! Great games and great company! #spreadthelard

09.06.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 97    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 0

Leipzig next year!

04.06.2025 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are doing a big battle in July! No prizes for guessing which one! Love a bit of terraining! Classic Hovel’s buildings.

04.06.2025 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 0

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