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!
7 comments:
But did you listen to Autobahn as you played?
I fancy having a go at some 1960's/1970's games. What stats did you use for your Landrover/Swingfire combo?
Cheers
Richard P
Before us is a wide valley The sun is shining with glittering rays!
Kaptain,
Sorry, no. No Kraftwerk at all at Stately Counterpane Manor.
Richard,
There 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.
According to CWC army lists you could have a maximum of three in a Battlegroup. One down two to go ;-)
Cheers
Richard P
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