Now, these are from the same stable as 'Seven Days to the River Rhine' and 'Iron Cross', so activation is a thing.
A nice set, with some nuances and differences related to how machine guns work and companies thereby activate - though an interesting set.
None of these today ...but they were in the box
Two things struck me as memorable :
Stands are companies, so formations are battalions- always a good thing for BIG battles.
I was particularly interested in using the rules for East Africa stuff. I do like this segment of the period, and Peter has done some excellent work here with his own version of One Hour Wargames rules and some great scenarios and period feel.
A lot of discussion on rules interpretation, but the game was very entertaining nonetheless.
Miniatures used are 10mm Pendraken (I think) from 'da bruvaz' ' excellent collection(s).
French infantry in late uniforms sans les red trouseuuursss...
German infantry in late uniform mit keinen spikey helmets!
Linear deployment, but do not let that obscure the degree of move / counter-move that is coming
German guns
A German battalion deployed - complete with MG company, which can detach, pivot, or fire straight ahead
Movement on the French left
A lot of chits being used. There are slight differences in activation.
French guns
French moves in the centre as they are forced to cover from German fire on their left.
Moving troops take to cover as MG and Artillery fire start to take their toll. There are nice reserve rules to exchange lost units for fresh - which can really tip the odds when required for the losing player
Hill assault
Not at the battle...but in the box...
In the box...it'd just be rude not to take a pic...
We didn't get the game finished, but the rules were fascinating, for a period / genre which should see more interest. As I'd mentioned, the East African theatre does hold a lot of interest for me here.
