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Monday, 19 July 2021

A Culvert To Far.

 Matt joined me via Zoom yesterday evening for a game of Bolt Action, I set up a table for the Hold Until Relieved scenario in the rule book.

By turn three it was beginning to look all in for the Germans, turn four onward saw a turnaround in their fortune with the objective changing hands several times. The Germans however were running out of men if they could just last until turn six and no turn seven they would eek out a draw, however a turn seven it was which saw the demise of the Germans has a fighting force. Tenacious counter attacks by the British secured the win for Matt.
Unfortunately in the heat of battle and the evening I neglected to take photos, I think Matt will be putting a post up with his view of the battle and some screen shots at some point.
The Debut Of My Empress Miniatures PAK40, Which After Two Failed Attempts Managed To Immobilise The British Cromwell Before Being Wiped Out By A 3" Mortar Stonk
The Heroes Of The Hour, The British Platoon HQ Secure The Culvert.

 
Off to Pendewar tomorrow for some shenanigans in India, until next time keep safe it is not over yet.

TTFN

 


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20 comments:

  1. Jonathan Freitag19 July 2021 at 11:50

    Good looking game, Phil! I await more details from Matt. Nice AT gun too!

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  2. David19 July 2021 at 12:36

    Nice table there Phil! Usual result I see...😉

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  3. Matt Crump19 July 2021 at 13:59

    Great game Phil thanks for hosting, it was a grim business on the bridge as it changed hands, I wonder if I should have charged the tank over the bridge but that would have been testing providence with the pak40 lined up !

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    1. Phil Robinson19 July 2021 at 14:53

      I think you would have run over it before it hit you🙂

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  4. Matt19 July 2021 at 14:13

    Excellent looking game and good to see the swamp earning its keep once more.

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    1. Phil Robinson19 July 2021 at 14:54

      Thank you Matt, I am certainly getting some mileage from it and that culvert.

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  5. George Anderson19 July 2021 at 23:39

    Culverts everywhere at the moment Phil. Nice report.

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    1. Phil Robinson20 July 2021 at 01:36

      Thank you George. A culvert is the new bridge.

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  6. Steve J.20 July 2021 at 03:34

    Nice looking game and love the ATG:)

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    1. Phil Robinson20 July 2021 at 05:14

      Thank you Steve. The PaK40 is above piece and surprisingly for a metal kit fits together swimmingly.

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  7. Knightly20 July 2021 at 14:18

    Looks like a great game. Lovely terrain and miniatures.

    Cheers,
    Helen

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    1. Phil Robinson20 July 2021 at 23:41

      Thank you Helen. It was an enjoyable game indeed.

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  8. Aly Morrison21 July 2021 at 03:08

    A lovely looking game Phil.
    As always…
    At least the Pak40 scored a hit before it succumbed to the ‘new unit’ curse…

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Phil Robinson21 July 2021 at 05:54

      Thank you Aly, only just made the hit on time though.

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  9. The Wargames Table21 July 2021 at 05:50

    Super looking game Phil!
    Cheers
    Matt

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  10. Pat Smith Silver Whistle Blog.22 July 2021 at 07:37

    Isn't it always the way with freshly painted units and there first action but your Empress PAK and crew do look the business.

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    1. Phil Robinson22 July 2021 at 07:42

      Thank you Pat. Indeed I am surprised my new mortar and crew got through unscathed, mind they were behind a wood🙂

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