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Sunday 7 July 2019

Holding the line

I haven't had much time for wargaming recently; this is mainly due to exercise. During the summer months I try to do a few charity cycles (one was last weekend and there are a few more lined up) so I'm forced to venture outside into the fresh air and do a bit of training so as not to appear completely ridiculous in front of a load of other middle aged men (and a few women) all of whom are far fitter than me. Moaning (and cramp) aside, it's all for charity so it must be a good thing. Did manage to squeeze a quick game in this morning, however.

Artists impression of your humble author


Introduction

In this game I returned to war-torn Uqbal in the 1950s. The forces of the People's Democratic Front (Green) have launched another attack on the territory held by the pro-government Democratic Party of Free Uqbal (Tan). Green's objective is to break through the enemy's defensive position. The DPFU's reinforcements are on the way but unusually heavy rains in the area have held them up and they arrive piece-meal during the first half of the game. the game is 15 turns long or will end when both sides' reach exhaustion point. Bob Cordery's Portable War Game rules were used. Note: I think there must be something wrong with my dice, or my soldier's eyesight is as bad as mine.

The Game

Start - Army Tan have 2 units dug in holding the line
Army Green attacks
on both flanks
Close up of the defenders - those bendy rifles probably aren't too accurate
Green's advance reaches its high-water mark
The arrival of a Saracen Armoured car pushes back Green's attack
Green's Recoiless Rifle manages to a put a dent in the Saracen but otherwise they have stalled

Despite Tan reaching EP by turn 13, Green failed to break through the defenders

11 comments:

  1. Great action Jack, the minis are cool what make are they?, I have wither the same ones or copy's of them.

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  2. Thanks Mr Sprinks - they were my son's Euro shop toys from about 15 years ago. Some of them are copies of the Airfix US Marines. The Armoured car is a Matchbox toy.

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  3. These small games can be quite fun and meet any wargaming craving if you are busy.

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    1. Thanks Peter - yesterday's itch was scratched!

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  4. Always good to get a game in, despite your dice-rolling !

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    1. You're right there Joe - the first few turns saw no casualties due to appalling dice rolls.

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  5. "those bendy rifles probably aren't too accurate"
    But good for shooting around corners.

    Looks like a fun little Portable Wargame.

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  6. Cycling is a great means of staying fit and slowing down the aging process. Keep on cycling!

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    1. I enjoy the events, shared experience with other riders; what I find hard is motivating myself to train alone. Certainly gets the heart rate up and burns calories!

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    2. You know, I prefer training alone. Gives me plenty of time to cogitate on important matters like wargaming and staying alive.

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