Tuesday, 2 November 2021

Rommel at Cosnes, 1914 - part 3

 
Back on what will soon be the Western Front, Russell's chaps are atop the hill...
...and advancing swiftly.
Meanwhile the French left is having a tough time - Simon's trio are all wounded and retreating while Cpl. Diego and his pal prepare to repel boarders.
Sgt. John continues to pull his lads back through the orchard.
Rommel has reached the tip of the wood and spends a turn carrying out his recce.

Russell passing a dead Frenchman.
The French pullback continues  


Rommel's guys advance on the orchard...
...while Russell gets to the end of the hill


Overall a clear German victory, with the Germans having carried out their recce without losses.  The French managed to extract most  - but sadly not all - of their force.  A very entertaining game to run and - so I am told - to play.

I'm hoping to run the next scenario in a few weeks.


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8 comments:

  1. Brad DeSantis2 November 2021 at 19:29

    Another great battle report Tim! There is some honor in an orderly retreat, but the French do seem thoroughly defeated! Better luck next time!

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  2. Peter2 November 2021 at 20:37

    An enjoyable skirmish game with some fine looking models.

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  3. Pete.2 November 2021 at 23:59

    A great game Tim- throughly enjoyable- thanks for putting it on.

    Cheers,

    Pete.

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  4. Geordie an Exiled FoG7 November 2021 at 18:13

    Sorry I missed this one
    Maybe the next

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  5. Tim Gow7 November 2021 at 18:40

    Brad DeSantis
    I’m sure the French have just moved a km or two along the road. We’ll see them again.

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  6. Tim Gow7 November 2021 at 18:41

    Peter
    And so few figures!

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  7. Tim Gow7 November 2021 at 18:42

    Pete (aka Rommel)
    I’m hoping to run the next scenario in December.

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  8. Tim Gow7 November 2021 at 18:42

    Geordie
    There’s a whole series of linked games still to come.

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