A Bridge Too Far

Smiley Miley 66 · September 20, 2019, 08:04:43 AM

So who can provide Dave and his game with his required British Paras ?

Anything Else required ?

Miles

Wardy64 · September 20, 2019, 12:13:36 PM

Miles

Thanks for drumming up support. Martin is supplying some, and I will field 3 blown over platoons.

That should see us threw with a bit of luck?

Dave

martin goddard · September 20, 2019, 01:40:48 PM

All sorted.

martin goddard · September 20, 2019, 10:42:12 PM

Brit paras now in the box. 10.40pm.
Having now done them, maybe they should be the first force to fight in SSPBI?
Hope someone does some photos tomorrow.
Might even remember myself?

Wardy64 · September 20, 2019, 11:03:16 PM

Thanks Martin

Just finish the last brush strokes myself, just heading to garage to pack it all up for the morning. Ben is moaning about his bed

Dave

Matías · September 21, 2019, 01:54:43 AM

Be sure to take some pictures for those of us who wont be attending!

Smiley Miley 66 · September 22, 2019, 07:21:24 AM

Good day was had by all. Thanks to Martin for organising it. That's to Sean for coming up with the original idea after our Ardennes game a couple of years ago.
The Battle-of Nuenen proved the Band of Brothers episode wasn't wrong, it was a bloody nose for both sides and the Allies had to come and finish the job off a few weeks later, as in the history books.
A few things need testing when going from a 4x4 to 6x4, about forces sizes. I think next time I will have to look at the gun formula, as it seemed a slightly bit Gun heavy, but that's for another time... the extra table area are was nice though as it give as bit more manoeuvre space.
Dave's game looked very interesting, would love to play that at some point ?
The two big games (20mm)looked impressive as well.
Hope someone took some pictures ? As our games was a bit intense and got a bit rule heavy ! With CWB rules trying to sneak into the game ?
The talk by Toby was quite good and well received.
I am sure Martin will write a full report of the day.
Miles

Smiley Miley 66 · September 22, 2019, 07:31:13 AM

I think if we are to do this, I think a series of small games and map moving would be the better idea. We have 5 years to get round this, and build up some forces. 2024 80th Anniversary, we might have it right by then ?
The next big thing before that though in Kursk 2023 ?
12 x 6 table like we did at Bovington years ago ?
Unless someone can come up with something before then ? LoL
Miles

Colonel Kilgore · September 22, 2019, 11:19:18 AM

A fantastic day was had yesterday - a number of great-looking and fun games, followed by a talk by historian / lecturer / battlefield guide Toby McLeod [I learned that Toby does historical talks most Sundays at Entoyment across a wide range of historical topics: details are apparently on Facebook].

Many thanks to Martin for organising the whole day; to Miles, Mike and Colin for their warm welcome into their game; the staff at Entoyment for making us so welcome (especially Barry for the constant flow of tea) and all the others how joined in (with a special mention to Dave and Ben for putting on their fantastic bridge game).

Colonel Kilgore · September 22, 2019, 11:29:13 AM

There were a couple of huge games by The Old Pikeys. These have been seen at shows over the years, I believe, but none the less impressive for that. Here are some photos of the first one: XXX Corps and Son bridge.

martin goddard · September 22, 2019, 11:54:42 AM

Simon, your pictures are always excellent. Your pictures have very good depth of field.

believe i have some good photos(possibly). Taken with an ipad ( a hand held piece of hi tech). I will put a report everywhere, including the mill and here.
I had a really good bridge game. The bridge made the whole event focussed. Excellent and excellent.
Did nayone see the tram on the game, made it really work