A return to the All Hell Let Loose rules, this time focusing on the World War I version. It is currently being tested, and we have been invited to participate in the testing. The game was played on a 6mm scale.
UMPIRING: Andy Valdez-Tullett
1. Forces.
HQFO4 x HMG16 x Infantry
HQFO2 x HMG8 x Infantry
HQFO2 x HMG8 x Infantry
HQFO4 x HMG16 x Infantry
HQFO3 x Guns
HQFO3 x Guns
HQFO3 x Guns
HQFO2 x HMG12 x Infantry
HQFO2 x HMG12 x Infantry
HQFO2 x HMG12 x Infantry
HQFO4 x Guns
HQFO4 x Guns
2. The Game.
The game mechanics are very similar to those in the main rulebook, but there are a few rules that specifically adapt them for the Great War. I can't disclose those details, so for now, the game description will have to suffice. We will discuss the rules in more detail when they are released.
In our scenario, we needed to capture four villages. Although the French and Italians had more units, many of them were inexperienced. In contrast, the Germans had fewer troops but were more experienced and performed better in combat.
We planned to defend the two southern villages: the Italians, supported by their artillery, would defend the western village, while the French would defend the eastern village and attempt to capture the northeastern village. Michael was in charge of the Italian troops, and I took command of the French forces, as usual. Tim was assigned to advance against the Italians with the German troops, while Jimmy was tasked with defending against the French.
The French advanced swiftly toward their objective and soon began shelling the village, which forced the German troops to retreat and regroup. In addition, they captured the hill west of the village, creating a breach in the German lines. Jimmy, the commander of the German forces there, was compelled to advance on the hill to flush the enemy out. This action weakened the troops defending his village, which was under attack from the best French regiment.
Tim's offensive against an Italian village came to a standstill at the river. The Germans, facing intense fire from the Italians, could not make any progress. The Italians, bolstered by artillery support, were causing significant damage to the German lines. It was clear that the Germans would not capture the village.
Fierce hand-to-hand combat raged on the hill as the Germans slowly began to push the French back, though they suffered heavy losses in the process. The French were preparing to assault the village, but unfortunately, time ran out. In the end, the Entente powers achieved a minor victory, as they were much closer to securing their objectives.
3. Links.
SESWC:
FLICKR:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/asienieboje/albums/72177720329643519
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