Soon troops were on the move and it emerged that the Japanese had a small force actually on the airfield. Both US battalions headed that way. I should point out here that unless otherwise marked, all the ground was assumed to be waist-high scrub and general unpleasantness. The trees marked patches of particularly dense jungle.
The US CO (in the tent, top left) had attached an artillery battery to each Marine battalion.
In a shock development, the Japs revealed a small armoured force, seen here picking it’s way across a creek.
Some of those approaching playing cards are blanks - but which ones?
The US HQ.
US aircraft soon appeared and caused everyone on both sides to keep their heads down!
The Japanese HQ having a nice sit down.
Combined arms!
Some highly educated grown men playing with toy soldiers. The sun bronzed head is that of Russell, the shapely knees are my own.
A shot of the US forces before the Japs deployed.
I always felt that being well-educated and grown up was to enable a person to play more with toy soldiers.
ReplyDelete... and I believe playing with toy soldiers can be a boost to one's education and maturity - grown-upness.
ReplyDeleteExcellent stuff Tim.
ReplyDeleteThat Japanaese HQ makes it all look so civilised.
Cheers,
Pete.
That Japanese HQ is indeed a work of art Tim! And I do agree, education and advanced years are true indicators that toy soldiers will play an integral part in your life, leading to true happiness!
ReplyDeletenundanket
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I ever made any claim to being 'grown up'...
Archduke Piccolo
ReplyDeleteSee above!
Pete
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure the folks on the airfield were very civilized!
Brad DeSantis
ReplyDeleteWise words - a philosophy we'd all do well to adopt!