Re: [OT] Waterloo.

In a message dated 6/18/99 8:46:48 PM Central Daylight Time, 
aebrain@dynamite.com.au writes:

<< 
 In retreat, 85% casualties, outnumbered 20:1, and pinned by enemy fire.
 Just not broken, and willing (though unable) to attack... It's
difficult
 finding ANY wargames rules for any period that would allow for this
 while retaining a modicum of verisimilitude.
 
  >>

I agree, the Napoleonic Wars are full of similar stands against all
odds: The 
Guards at the gate to Hougomont, The Imperial Guard standing strong and 
saying "Merde", Lawrence saying: "don't Give Up the Ship!" In modern
times 
units fight in squads and fire teams spread out to avoid being easily
wiped 
out, the shoulder to shoulder stand leaves us to stand and wonder at the

fortitude.