WW2 Western Desert Turn 5

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.

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.

Campaign map

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.

Tabletop setup for WW2 Burma

Close combat in the jungle.

Allied infantry