Detailed, hand crafted, extraordinary painting and details. A BBC TV show on Gettysburg.
I’ve never played a miniatures game like this really.
But this presentation brings to mind Professional Billiards competitions. With the hushed tones of commentary, the snapshots and close-ups, the game play summary and taking from the ‘morale stage onwards ‘ style cuts and edits then of course the panoramic views. Then the friendly banter of the two English Gentlemen…..glorious. Gave me chills.
Meanwhile, the rest of us huddle over our cardboard! –hahahaha.
Its a snapshot of a bygone era, where those who had an interest in history, in conflict, and in the leadership, tactics, weapons of the times could invest 100’s of hours preparing, playing and discussing. Glorious.
I suppose the good news is that it is not only for those that have time nowadays! Anyone can play a military history title. While not as grand and as immersive, we can all grab a Gettysburg title, and explore this history with a dining table sized space or even digitally on a tablet, curled up in bed!
The hobby is infinitely more accessible and available to so many more people today than at any time in the past. The only prerequisite is an interest in past conflicts, what was, what might have been!
Hosted by none other than Edward Woodward – who purchased the Gettysburg miniatures shown for his own collection!
arent you just a font of info!
This really is “Glorious”! totally fabulous, right down to the cue-up, Thanks Kev
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I had several conversations with Peter Gilder. He manufactured a huge range of miniatures. In the early 80s, we ordered by phone. The phone calls to the UK from Australia were horrendous.
I well remember ordering some Napoleonic Prussian Cuirassiers. Do you want Prussian Cuirassiers? He asked quizzically? Yes, I replied. The ones without the cuirasses? He asked? Yes, that’s the ones. Oh! He said. Clearly he thought I was barmy!
Thanks for sharing this.
I well remember talking to Peter Gilder. After sculpting for Hinchliffe, he set up his own company. In those days I ordered figures by phone. Those calls cost me less now than they did back then. One day I wanted to order Prussian Cuirassiers. “Do you want Prooshen Cuirassiers?” he asked incredulously? That’s right I said. “The ones without the Cuirasses?” Yes, that’s them I said. “Oh”. He clearly thought anyone buying these was Barmy. A few of these had sixteen seconds of fame 30 years ago on Neighbours.
Thanks for the memories.
Looks like I accidentally posted twice. Oops.
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The original TV series referred to by Woodward and for which Peter Guilder made theses figures and the terrain with Woodward subsequently bought was called Callan.
Woodward played a rock hard spy yet he played with toy soldiers.at home. As did Edward Woodward the actor, what good publicity we got….Brilliant!
Wargamed with Paddy at Sandhurst. Excellent man and the meanest player of diplomacy I’ve ever met!
classic!