The Western Desert campaign turn 4 ended when the Allies called off their counter offensive having drawn and lost their two engagements. Turn 5 begins with the dicing for supplies, Axis forces require a 3+ to receive supplies and get a 3, and Allied forces require a 2+ and get a 2.
The supplies were gratefully required by the Allies having missed out last turn. All their divisions will be able to refit and reequip. Axis forces with the exception of one Italian infantry division are in a good state and will take the offensive in this turn.
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| Supply Tracker prior to supplies arriving. |
The attacking units are positioned on the map and the defending division mixed up and placed face down. Then the attacking division is selected to attack and their opposing division is revealed. The terrain will be determined and the game setup for this coming weekend.
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| Campaign map |
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| First engagement for turn 5 decided. |
Earlier this week I felt like something different and opted for a quick Crossfire game set in WW2 Burma. On the tabletop there are three of Allied platoons seeking out two Japanese platoons as the advance on either side of the track.
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| Tabletop setup for WW2 Burma |
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| Close combat in the jungle. |
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| Allied infantry |
21st Panzer coming for the New Zealanders, eh? I'm looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteAnd Crossfire in the jungles of Burma, very cool. Looks like 1/72 scale minis? Crossfire was the first set of wargame rules I ever bought, and I really like them, but they're really hard for me to play solo.
V/R,
Jack
Correct, mostly Airfix Australian Infantry and Japanese Infantry sets. I find the rule design fascinating.
DeleteMe too. They are a set of rules I want to love but just can't seem to crack the code on. Part of it is my fault; in games against another player, I'm much too cautious...
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Jack
Hi Peter- Very nice terrain for your depiction of Burma- with a nice assortment of pieces- well done. I'm assuming that the figure scale is 1/72nd ? Cheers. KEV.
ReplyDeleteThank you KEV. Yes, the figures are mainly Airfix Australian and Japanese infantry sets.
DeleteThe jungle looks very lush and a big contrast to your North Africa desert! Must get my Crossfire rules out.
ReplyDeleteThanks, and yes it certainly is a change. Most of the jungle are plastic plants purchased at a general craft store, then cut up and mounted in clumps.
DeleteGreat stuff again. The Crossfire game looks excellent.
ReplyDeleteSo then ...I saw your campaign mechanics with a Vietnam setting.
Too much inspiration here Pete LOL
Thank you. The campaign system will be abstract and should be transferable to some other periods.
DeleteJust seen the Crossfire battle - looks good.
ReplyDeleteRegards, Chris.
Thanks. A lot of plastic foliage went into the terrain.
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