Kato and I rang in the new year with a battle over a river (thrilling!). We both had FSP 11 forces, with a large proportion of cavalry. We rolled up the Capture the Crossing scenario, which sends the two skirmish forces at a bridge & ford to take a key river. My minor reconnaissance advantage bought me a forced march that I made really poor use of. The battle was a back and forth affair, as I was able to get some dragoons and Cossack-style across both the bridge and the ford, before summarily being pushed back across the river and routed. It was a really fun game! The Swedes took the day with a strategic victory (though I at least got the point for having my dragoons holding on for dear life on the enemy side of the river. To the photos! The Swedish forces Reiters dip into the ford While the Cossack-style prepare to meet them A clash is imminent! Cautious reiters allow the Polish dragoons to set up shop across the bridge ...