Here Come The Cavalry!

I thought it about time I gave the War of the Triple Alliance some love, which has also been sadly lacking from Alan Perry I might add. Queue a cavalry unit for each side ready for the coming weeks game here at OHQ.

First up some Brazilian cavalry for the allies.

Next the Paraguayan cavalry.

Figures from Perry Miniatures on 80x50x3mm MDF bases from Warbases of course.

If you haven't already done so pop over to Tales from GHQ for a report on the rather splendid 1940 Seelowe game earlier this week.

Until next time happy gaming and KBO.

Back To Blitzkrieg

Dave came over Tuesday for our bi-weekly game here at OHQ, I chose a 1940 game to get some of the recently painted toys on the table. 

The scenario is from my rules of choice, Battlegroup. The Germans have sent a small force to attack the retreating BEF flank, unknown to them the Allies have wind of this and have scraped together "Bick Force" to counter this.

A view from the German side.

New toys, two Vickers Bs and a C probe forward using the wood as cover.

Meanwhile a platoon of 38Ts advance in their direction.

The BEF deploy a 2pdr anti-tank gun to engage the 38Ts, while infantry deploy into the town buildings.

The Germans deploy their 75mm infantry gun to engage the 2pdr.

German infantry advance on their left flank but are pinned down by fire from the town.

Things are looking a tad grim for the BEF two 38Ts advance on the BEF left flank. Being 

no match for them two of the Vickers beat a hasty retreat, all but one who fails to receive the order and pays the price.

The other 38T stays to support the infantry advance and ultimately is knocked out by the 2pdr. Here with the game hotting up I neglected to take further photos.

The contest was hotly fought by both sides, it got to the stage where both sides were possibly one Battle Rating counter away from calling off the action. With the remaining Vickers tank making an heroic advance and taking out a German LMG team the Germans were forced into taking a chit. A three taking them one over their Battle Rating saw them call off the attack. A win for the BEF!

Until next time happy gaming and KBO