In this game I decided to make a modification to the shooting rules. This was aimed to benefit the effectiveness of units with fewer hits. So, units with four or more hits subtract one from the shooting dice. I did consider units with three or less hits having the option to re-roll hit dice when shooting, but stuck with the subtract one option for this game and may try re-rolling option in the next game.
Anyway, onto the pictures and game report...
French cannon fire is used to disrupt advancing British units in the opening moves. |
The British quickly positioned their cannon and targeted the fort gates |
Some well aimed shots quickly breached the walls |
British light infantry move around the flank. |
British units begin to advance upon the breach. |
Highlanders advance as French units defend the breach |
French right flank units continued to harass attacking units |
The attack continues as French units put up a strong defence |
Light infantry launch an attack on the cannon which was proving to be very effective in defence |
The British cannon is under threat as shielding units are eliminated by French units |
Defences hold firm |
The light infantry attacks fail and British units prepare their final assault |
The gallant French commander fell during the final assault, but other units within the fort took his place. |
The assault continues and the defence continues to hold |
The assault finally fails to dislodge the defenders and the British commander is lost with his unit. |
That was a close one! Early on, it appeared the British would be victorious once again.
ReplyDeleteNice work!
Having fresh units relatively untouched in the fort enabled the French to hold it while the cannon did the damage.
DeleteThe situation gave a good narrative, helped by the splendid visual theatre of the fort wall being breached by artillery fire.
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun game to play and kept me up late just to complete it. Matchsticks and soft-toy stuffing sprayed with black paint do add to the visuals when playing.
DeleteI agree with Norm - that photo of the fort wall crumbling needs to be framed! Happy to see a bit of balance restored in the campaign, but at the cost of two leaders! It's Quebec all over again!
ReplyDeleteLol - I think capturing this fort will be a challenge for the British. They may have to try a different approach.
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