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Rules => Patrols in the Sudan => Topic started by: martin goddard on December 30, 2022, 10:16:21 AM

Title: Spion Kop
Post by: martin goddard on December 30, 2022, 10:16:21 AM
January 1900 Spion Kop.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Spion_Kop


On the 11th they marched westward to cross the Little Tugela and take up position in front of Potgieter's Ferry.[7] However their march was easily visible to the Boers, and so slow (due in part to the massive baggage trains necessary to British officers at the time – Warren's included a cast iron bathroom and well-equipped kitchen) that by the time they arrived at the Tugela, the Boers had entrenched a new position covering it.



martin :)
Title: Re: Spion Kop
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on December 30, 2022, 10:46:12 AM
That is interesting.

Maybe an "everything including the bath and the kitchen sink" baggage pack for the period is called for, Martin?  ;D

Simon
Title: Re: Spion Kop
Post by: Sean Clark on December 30, 2022, 11:51:54 AM
A period I've often wanted to game. But it remains on the 'to do' list until a suitable figure range and set of rules comers a long  ;D ;)
Title: Re: Spion Kop
Post by: John Watson on December 30, 2022, 12:49:28 PM
Sounds like a hint, Martin.
John
Title: Re: Spion Kop
Post by: Sean Clark on December 30, 2022, 08:32:05 PM
Well, I'll be as happy as a pig in muck if thos ever transpired into a game!