Speaking of flags, Bob had provided a couple as a rather atmospheric table covering.
The Indian team hard at work arguing over who was in command.
The Portuguese Governor General (centre) trying to figure out where Goa is.
Plans made, the players assemble for the invasion.
The Indians sent columns from the north and west, and had large naval forces standing by in support.
For the land forces I used the toys I had already prepared for various Indo-Pakistani games.
Given that the Portuguese had only six battalions of light infantry the
Indian divisional-level assault seemed unstoppable!
Several bridges were blown up in order to slow the attackers.
Sadly the relief flight which finally arrived didn't contain the hoped-for Para brigade!
The Indian Air Force was much in evidence....
...while not to be outdone, the Navy floated up and down bombarding things.
Soon the noose tightened around the capital.
And the Admiral arrived in person to be present for the surrender. All in all an very interesting game about a little known campaign. Bob very kindly lent me his maps and briefings (and flags!) after the game so I will be running it at the Sheffield club in a few weeks time. Book now!
12 comments:
Great looking game here. Good to see the toys in action on a conflict I will have to to google.
A great looking game- any idea on a date? It could well tempt me down to Sheffield.
Cheers,
Pete.
Nice one Tim! Map is outstanding and the models add some extra flavor. I will watch this one with intent ... Jeff
Cool game and models, highly original
Sign me up for the re-run.
Excellent! Definitely a "Funny Little War", if a century too late, with no matchstick cannons.
Regards, Chris.
Paul
I had to Google it too!
Pete
Possibly towards the end of August? I'll announce it here in good time.
Chasseur
I'll post a report of game 2 in due course...
Al
I confess that I'd barely heard off it until recently.
Wg Cdr Luddite
Indian Air Force CO?
Chris Kemp
There were some interesting events during the game. More when I've run it again...
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