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bob48

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on: April 14, 2022, 08:52:36 AM
This looks rather splendid.

https://italianwars.net/NewSite/custoza_fields_of_doom.html

Not a well covered topic in gaming either.

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Reply #1 on: April 15, 2022, 12:22:44 PM
Radetzky is one of my favorite characters.
During the 1813-1814 campaigns he was instrumental in keeping the allies on track.  Working with two emperors and a king, all with coterie of hangers on and yes men, Napoleon often seemed the least of his worries.
He was three years older than Wellington and won his last victory in 1849 at the age of 83.
His last child was born in 1846 to his lovely Italian mistress, his fourth illegitimate child.
Living the life of en grande seigneur, he always had money troubles and went bankrupt three times.  The third time, he appealed to the Imperial government to pay off his spectacular debt.  When presented to the Crown Council, the Finance Minister warned this would unbalance an already insolvent budget.  Immediately, young emperor Franz Joseph replied "it is cheaper than losing a war."
Had he lived one more year, he would have fought his last battle at the age of 93.  Considering the ineptitude of Napoleon III, he probably would have won.
And, of course, he could dance.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0S6tr_M0tWM

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Reply #2 on: April 15, 2022, 12:40:14 PM
The game obviously covers a somewhat later period, and Napoleon III did not come to power until 1846. It (the game) cover both the battles from 2nd (1848) and 3rd (1866) wars of unification. The battle of Solferino (1859) is the one that had three emperors personally leading their respective armies; that was the last time in history where that occurred.

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Reply #3 on: May 03, 2022, 05:07:04 PM
OK, I finally caved in, raided the piggy-bank and ordered it.

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Reply #4 on: May 04, 2022, 08:54:01 AM
 ;D

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Reply #5 on: May 04, 2022, 09:06:26 AM

Do not tell the missus under any circumstances...................

There’s money to be made here



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Reply #6 on: May 04, 2022, 09:13:24 AM
Not now there isn't - I spent it all on the game :-)

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Reply #7 on: May 04, 2022, 09:33:31 AM
😂😂😂



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Reply #8 on: May 04, 2022, 09:50:37 AM
I was going to offer you the money to mow my lawn, but............................

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Reply #9 on: May 04, 2022, 10:02:24 AM
As long as there’s a crash helmet and an ice hockey mask



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Reply #10 on: May 04, 2022, 10:19:48 AM
Well, that my safety sorted out. What are you going to wear?

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Reply #11 on: May 04, 2022, 12:11:58 PM
Caring for the lawn is such a natural thing - kind of like falling down the stairs is very natural.
Running your riding lawnmower au naturel, like Lady Godiva, seems appropriate.

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Reply #12 on: May 04, 2022, 12:46:37 PM
Nah! You got yer history wrong mate; it was a horse she rode, not a lawnmower.  ;)

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Reply #13 on: May 06, 2022, 03:14:07 PM
My copy arrived yesterday from the publisher in Italy - only three days after placing the order!

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Reply #14 on: May 06, 2022, 04:35:39 PM
Quick fiver to the postie and meet him at the bottom of the garden path?