Friday 31 July 2020

Talana Hill – Take Two

As the figures were still laid out on the table, I decided to have another crack at the Talana Hill scenario. I’m not going to show a blow by blow account here, but I can say that this time the British managed to achieve a victory.

They were helped by two major events firstly, once again on the first turn the British artillery knocked out the Boer artillery with a fluky roll of 5 x 6’s. Secondly, the Boer ‘Flee test’ severely weakened their right flank taking the Commando at Smith’s Farm down to just 7 men.

The British were also a bit more tentative about their attack with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers lying down to return fire to cover the advance of the other two regiments. The Ross Commando at Smith’s Farm was soon reduced to below half strength and forced to retire with a similar fate awaiting the Jacklex Commando a couple of turns later.

A costly victory for the British but a victory nonetheless!


6 comments:

  1. Hi IAN- I like the look of your Game- Good to see the British have a win against the Boers. Cheers. KEV.

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    1. Thanks Kev, I was glad for the win as it proved that the rules were not too one sided!

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  2. At last! A proper result!

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    1. Yes Matt, if at first you don't suceed...

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  3. Well done, that's a bit more like it. Now, if we can just sort out this butchers bill?

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    1. That would require sensible tactics Rob, not sure how that would go down at Horse Guards?

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