WW2 Winter Game.

Last night we had a more than 100% turnout as our mate Michael made an appearance!-and at his request Dave put on a WW2 game based in the Ardennes,during winter.

Top photo shows the map which Dave had made(and I coloured in-well it gives me something to do!) Bottom photo is the table before any movement.
Graham and I were defending the town and surrounding area with German troops,whilst Michael,Brian and Paul were attacking us with American troops,the objective for the Americans was to capture the town.

Brian started the "hostilities" by mounting a swift attack with three Infantry platoons mounted on half tracks,combined with an attempted out-flanking move by some heavy armour!-he ran into "ace" WW2 wargamer(me!!!) and lost alot of men and two half tracks in the first two moves-hurrah!!

On the other flank,Michael attacked Graham with some tanks and infantry(I can't be more specific because I don't know one tank from another!!)Graham responded magnificently and knocked one of the American tanks out-another hurrah!!!

The American "high command" take instruction s from Dave(referee)-Paul is yet to get his troops into action,but I think when he does we will be in a spot of bother!!!

This shot shows a "spot of bother" developing!!-against my infantry and an anti-tank gun position

The "Yanky Doodle Dandies"-attack is in full swing now,and the Germans are suffering horrendous casualties-my flank is retiring back to the town-things are not looking good,but then Dave gave us two more tanks-but he also gave the Americans some too!!!

A shot down the table,showing the state of the attack and the look of despair on Graham's face!!!

Our left flank and centre are being pressed-it is not looking good,but Graham is holding his own on the right,and he and Michael are having a good old "slugging" match

Brian is now making his presence felt,as is Paul-in fact the Americans are all over us like a rash(the kind you could get on a Friday night in Newcastle down the Bigg Market!!)

Michael has now brought his troops up to the edge of the town,heralding an end to the game!
The "boys " seemed to enjoy the game,and the rules(devised by Dave) seem to be working,so well done to all,but I still can't get excited about the period(too complicated for me!)
Roll on next Sunday,probably an Ancients game.