For the Brits I chose to deploy a squadron (4 models) of Chieftain Mk2, a battalion of infantry in FV432s, some Abbotts in support, a recce Ferret and of course my new Landrover/Swingfire combo.
For the Soviets I have a little more choice. This time I went with three IT-130s, three T-34/85s, three BTR-60Ps with infantry and three 122mm towed howitzers. Oh, and a PT-76 in the recce role.
The terrain was an anonymous section of West Germany crossed by an autobahn. I'm playing the Exploitation scenario from the book. The attacking British are a little over 2000 points, the Soviets just over 1000.
And you know what, it's great fun. Having played a couple of turns I came upstairs to start typing this posting and sort out some paperwork but I couldn't resist going back for another, midnight-ending turn which culminated in the Soviet CO rolling a command blunder and getting himself suppressed by friendly fire just as the British infantry crossed the central reservation of the autobahn.
More tomorrow!
But did you listen to Autobahn as you played?
ReplyDeleteI fancy having a go at some 1960's/1970's games. What stats did you use for your Landrover/Swingfire combo?
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Richard P
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ReplyDeleteKaptain,
ReplyDeleteSorry, no. No Kraftwerk at all at Stately Counterpane Manor.
Richard,
ReplyDeleteThere are Landcover/Beeswing stats in the CWC book. I believe Beeswing is basically the same missile as Swingfire.
Thanks Richard I have never noticed the Beeswing reference.
ReplyDeleteAccording to CWC army lists you could have a maximum of three in a Battlegroup. One down two to go ;-)
ReplyDeleteCheers
Richard P