Monday, 21 October 2019

Fog on the Rhine.Germans vs Romans.

Last night Graham,Brian and I had an all-tussle,kick and rush type of Ancients game,and it was a "cracker".
I had set the game up as a 4-hander but as only three of us turned up,I took on the role of Roman commander,controlling 2 full legions(not an easy task!!) whilst Brian and Graham took control of two lots of German tribesmen-my objective was to cross the river,the German objective was to stop me-simple but effective!!
This is the table before any movement-Romans on the right,Brian's command to the front of the photo,Graham in the background.
This is Brian's view of the 7th Legion advancing-because some of his troops were behind a barricade,and I had to advance uphill,I put the fighting ability of this legion as "high"-but they still had a hard job of it!!
We're off!! Both Graham and I advanced to contact asap,and,being out-numbered,I was quickly flanked and driven back,but as the main lines contacted,the tussle was much more even,neither side gaining a real advantage early on.On the other flank,Brian and I contented ourselves with some skirmishing,stones,javelins and arrows flying all over the place!!
Skirmishing done,now in with the sword and spear!!-this looked spectacular,and lasted a few moves before my superior training(and generalship?) started to come into play,and the defences eventually fell,and I gained the flank,in the last move!!!
The fight between Graham and I continues!!! but I am aware that he now has "spare" warbands bearing down on my exposed right flank,where two cohorts have fled-oh dear!!
Graham has,indeed, taken advantage of his "spare" warbands,and is giving me hell!!-I think all is lost on this flank(10th Legion too!!)

Two final shots showing my 7th Legion capturing the defences-because I had won one flank and lost the other,a draw was decided to be the fairest result-although it must be said the,theoretically,because I had crossed the river,I had won!!!!!
This was good game,and I enjoyed it,as did Brian and Graham-well done to us all.
































































































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11 comments:

  1. Anonymous21 October 2019 at 12:36

    Nice! No map for this one? What restrictions were included for crossing the Rhine? Hope the Romans remembered their water wings ;-) I agree that it's a Roman victory. If you're across and unlikely to be budged, the crossing is secured. Cheers, Chris

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    1. william coutts21 October 2019 at 20:19

      Hi Chris,no map because the game was designed in a hurry-no terrain restrictions either!!
      Next week we will be back to "normal"(is there such a thing in wargames circles?)
      johnc

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    2. Anonymous22 October 2019 at 11:27

      Normal is over rated! And I liked Fog on the Rhine. Nice Geordie touch :-)

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    3. william coutts22 October 2019 at 20:05

      Chris,you could never use the word "normal" for our squad!!!-thee you thoon!
      johnc

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  2. B Irving21 October 2019 at 13:00

    The Victor always Writes the History !!!

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    1. william coutts21 October 2019 at 20:15

      Brian,I have never told a lie in my whole life!!!-sore loser springs to mind!

      johnc

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    2. B Irving22 October 2019 at 09:06

      Sour Grapes "Never".
      You know I always take Defeat well.

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  3. Maudlin Jack Tar21 October 2019 at 19:16

    Nice game Gents.

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    1. william coutts21 October 2019 at 20:21

      Ahoy Maudlin Jack Tar(full title this week!)-you only liked the game 'cos water was involved!!-it was actually a good game,very close,just like it should be,cheers.
      johnc

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    2. Maudlin Jack Tar23 October 2019 at 19:19

      HA HA! No I like the Sudan games too (if the Naval Brigade is involved of course)

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    3. william coutts23 October 2019 at 19:43

      MJT-per terra,per mare(is that correct?)

      johnc

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