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.
Yep...fascinating to read about, great films, amazing endurance and bravery of the participants....but WW2 is just dull to paint and wargame (IMO). Could just about manage The Winter War as it's such a small theatre. Glad you had a good game though.
ReplyDeleteHi Mike,yes,couldn't agree more,give me a Roman Legion facing thousands of Barbarians any day!!!
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I'll happily play anything enjoyable which encompasses many games/'periods' which John wouldn't touch.
DeleteI find earlier WW2 more interesting before it became a tank-fest, so have an Operation Sealion collection and a blossoming Winter War collection.
A legion facing 1000s of barbarians is my idea of 'proper wargaming'!
Cheers
Chris
Hi Chris,thanks for your comments,I have tried to "get into" WW2 but just can't-am I missing out?who knows!
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I quite like tanks (as well as planes and ships!) so various WW2 theatres tick the box for me collecting and playing with the ones I like - early archaic ones (e.g. T28) and later impressive/cool ones (e.g. Churchill) :-)
DeleteWhat you do is 'proper wargaming', John. I'm full of envy that you get to play such games all the time. I mostly have to make do with games can can be set up and played quickly
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Chris
Hi Chris,funny you should mention planes-watch this space(hmmm,intriguing!!)
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