A good turnout
at the meeting, with some 30 people in attendance, both members and
guests.
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15mm Napoleonic re-enactment of the Battle
of Eylau using the Napoleon's Battles
game system. An inconclusive outcome . . . much like the real event!
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6
players participated in a 15mm Seven Years War battle using Age of
Reason rules. An ahistorical scenario was played, with the Anglo-French
allies vs. an Russo-Prussian allied army..
Tom
Tong's British attacked early in the centre but were repulsed by
Russian bombardment. However, the heroic British Dragoons successfully
delayed an attack by Prussia Cuirassiers on their left, although the
Dragoons were eventually exterminated and their leader captured.
The
Russo-Prussian
allies were ultimately successful
after the Russian commanders ordered their Cuirassiers to
breakthrough the enemy line, routing the French line infantry and
capturing 2 colours in the same turn. This action forced a win
after the enemy failed their Withdrawal Check with more than 25%
casualties.
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15mm DBR - Indian Elephants on the rampage, with
victory eventually going to Peter Munn's jumbos!
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By popular demand, Circus Maximus made a return
visit, using the Avalon
Hill rule set. Sixteen chariots started the race, with much
jostling and jockeying for position. After 2½ laps and
several crashes, Horace was looking set to take the trophy, but some
concerted attacks by his devious opponents, put him out of the race,
with Tony stomping home to take the first prize (and a pot of
HK$400), closely followed by Dick and Jeff, who took second and
third place honours respectively.
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