Desert Game

Hello There!  I have realised that I have not posted my most recent wargame, so before I go on a short holiday. As the weather is so sunny at the moment a desert game would seem appropriate.

Here is the battlefield from the Italian end. A scattering of dunes with an oasis on the centre right. The objective was for the Italians to exit the board at the top with as many forces as possible. The forces from both sides entered the board as per random dice throws which determined when and where they entered.

The Italians led the way with their tanks and the motorised infantry following. The British entered at the top left and their infantry headed for the ring of dunes which provided cover and to leave the open area of desert to the British tanks following them.

The Italian tanks lead the way, hatches open looking for any threats.

A small recon unit pushed past the oasis looking for the enemy.

The British, complete with their recon, debussed from their vehicles and set up their heavy weapons under cover.

The Italians started an attack on the enemy infantry position while using their attached anti tank unit to keep the enemy armour at bay.

Both sides used smoke to try and either delay or cover their advance. With a number of poor dice throws for the British the Italians gradually overwhelmed them.

Meanwhile the armour slogged it out for the Italians to again get the upper hand.

The figures and vehicles were 20mm and were mostly SHQ Miniatures and some Kellys Heroes from Grubby Tanks.

We used Rapid Fire rules but with some personal modifications.

Although it appeared a little one sided this was an exciting game with dice results going too and fro during the game but eventually the Italians out flanked and overawed the British forces.