On Friday I was privileged to play FLW with the game's author, PW in his well-manicured garden. After my arrival at noon, we set out some terrain (all from P's collection) and agreed forces. I had taken the Forbodian Army, while mine host selected (from the many options open to him) a Boer-type force - 'Army Orange'.
King Boris had at his disposal three infantry battalions and a cavalry regiment, along with three gun batteries - 1 each of light, medium and heavy. The Boers (who were apparently all on holiday in neighbouring Ruritania...) fielded three smaller infantry units, one of cavalry and several guns and new-fangled machine guns.
We agreed that the objectives would be to take and hold both the farm and town.
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This photo gives an idea of the size of the playing area!
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The Forbodian Army begins it's advance.
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The infantry on the Forbidian left were soon spotted by Boer scouts.
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The scouts in question - complete with signal flags.
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The Forbodian right - Jagers and a field gun.
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Forbodian cavalry and a light gun soon reached the central wood.
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The Forbodian gunners seemed happy to be in the open air.
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Enemy light gun (left) and machine gun. Frightful!
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Enemy cavalry taking up position ahead of the Forbodian left.
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The Forbodian 'side' of the battlefield, with everyone now visible.
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The delightful Mrs W had created this farmyard. If the size of that chicken is anything to go by then Genetic Modifications are alive and well in Ruritania!
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