The draw of the cards had not been kind to the forces of the Sublime Porte and by the time they started to deploy their infantry they came under heavy fire from the Republican forces and the first unit's moral breaks and they retreat .
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However they reply causing casualties on the Bavarian Volunteers .
Finally another Joker is drawn and Miss Marples* is escorted out of the way so the Artillery can move up - but to late it seems.
Casualties are rising for the Sublime Porte Infantry and although the gun moves up the Republic Irregulars have worked around the left flank (left of picture) and open an accurate fire onto the infantry forcing them back.
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The Sublime Porte infantry move up only to be met by the rout of the Border Guards who have been shot to pieces by the Naval Machine Gun and the Regulars .
End game ! , Mc Duff has saved the day and cut the enemy to pieces ! . The Sublime Porte force had problems deploying and were shot to pieces as they came up piecemeal and although the Republican forces took casualties they were not enough to damage their moral. Another great game using 'A Gentleman's War' rules. We will see how McDuff's military career progresses in the future.
*There are persistent rumours of Miss Marples involvement with the Secret Service , none of which have been proven .
A splendid little affair, and a narrative as convincing as anything produced by more sophisticated/complex* rule-sets.
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Thank you ,AGM is one of my favorite sets of rules.
DeleteExcellent game Tony, it looked great and was very exciting! I do believe that Miss Marple was integral in helping McDuff win his first battle! It will be interesting to see if she shows up at his next engagement!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I think I have to investigate Jane's early life and adventures.
DeleteHavn't heard of 'A Gentlemans War' Rules before- they sound a very useful set...glad you enjoyed your Battle- are the figures 40mm?
ReplyDeleteYes the figures are 40mm and are mainly by Irregular Miniatures. The rules are very easy to play and solo well being a card driven activation system.
DeleteHuzzah for McDuff, hero of the hour! Cracking looking game and the rules seem to make it a fun one as well, all you can ask for really.
ReplyDeleteHe did well aided by the timely appearance of Miss Marples I think , the rules are a fun set !
DeleteWonderful old school game as always Tony.
ReplyDeleteThank you I do enjoy these type of games .
DeleteAn auspicious beginning! Long may his career prosper.
ReplyDeleteYes he was a bit lucky withe the draw of the cards , but Napoleon liked a lucky General.
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