A comparison of six tactical wargames from the 18th Century

A compare & contrast of six wargames from the Age of Enlightenment and how well they reflect history:

Blenheim 1704
Piacenza 1746
Minden 1759
Horse & Musket
Battles of Louis XIV
Camposanto 1743

[alansalazar]

Great show and interesting topic - always enjoy your reviews and perspective

[chinapoliticsfromtheprovin]

Another enormously useful review, full of insightful commentary. Thank you. Hope you do more of these types of videos.

Cost may also be an issue (as you mention). 'Horse & Musket', like so many Hollandspiele titles, is a very impressive design, but the components tend not to reflect the high price. Good content to be sure, but the maps in the other games are aesthetically very pleasing, and reflect both an attention to detail with a more reasonable cost.

[EarlofChutney]

In the great northern war (~1700-1720) Cav were used as the hammer blow. However a frontal charge against disciplined infantry was likely to be bad. If the infantry could hold and volley at 50-30m they should win. Rather Cav was used to hammer a faltering line.

[silentdibs]

Love me a good compare and contrast, thanks for this.

[przemekbozek]

Thanks for the comparison, of them all I have H&M in P&P format, as well as newly acquired Blenheim will hit my table this year 😁

[Aranubis]

Should be Prince Eugene of Savoy, crossing the alpes on the HnM cover.

[jamesbarton]

I've really enjoyed your series of videos on the Age of Enlightenment and I think the comparison is great. Another series on a different era would be must watch YouTube content.

[laufetc]

Thanks ! I own a couple of these games, and you have helped me clarify my thoughts on the games; instead of just transitory "feelings" that I had of them.

[steveoh]

Justin, I really appreciate all the effort it took to make this video - great job!

Oh, thanks for not burdening us with Banish All Their Fears, LOL!

[anthonyragan]

Good survey. I think Piacenza most intrigues me, albeit it is just one battle. And I hope you soon do a playthrough of "Banish All Their Fears, " which currently sits on my shelf mocking me.

[wsclulin]

Give Prussia's Glory (I and II) a go, really good

[forzamark]

Have you thought about dying the BAR system?

[KevSharp_au]

great vide, after I had to watch a pro abortion ad. nice....