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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: Donogh on 26 October 2010, 12:25:01 PM

Title: The Defence of Wilson's Wadi [complete with Part VIII]
Post by: Donogh on 26 October 2010, 12:25:01 PM: Game reports from Gaelcon at the weekend

Morning - Day 1
A section with support from a GPMG and a medic race to recover Lt. Wilson's body

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1249/5116781177_a67d1809c9.jpg)

Full write up and photos at http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.com/2010/10/body.html (http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.com/2010/10/body.html)

I'll be posting further reports from the campaign over the next few days...
Title: The Defence of Wilson's Wadi: Part II - Here They Come!
Post by: Donogh on 27 October 2010, 10:13:13 PM: Afternoon - Day 1

The Taliban, without good intelligence on the strength of the British unit attempt to surround and overwhelm them with a decisive enveloping movement. If they can take control of three important landmarks they will be able to dominate the area entirely.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5117400466_000f15a322_z.jpg)

Full write up and photos at http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.com/2010/10/here-they-come.html (http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.com/2010/10/here-they-come.html)
Title: Re: The Defence of Wilson's Wadi [Updated with Part II]
Post by: abhorsen950 on 28 October 2010, 12:30:12 PM: Looks brilliant mate, checking the blog as we speak, some nice photos so far.

Thanks for sharing
Steve
Title: Re: The Defence of Wilson's Wadi [Part III - Take That Gun]
Post by: Donogh on 28 October 2010, 09:49:04 PM: Thanks Steve - I'll keep it coming

Evening - Day 1

The British, though they are under severe pressure, ascertain that a heavy mortar is pummelling the airbase at Qandahar from nearby. They put together a scratch force to assault the position and put the mortar tube out of action.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5117426638_33d1691038_z.jpg)

Full write-up and photos at http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.com/2010/10/take-that-gun.html (http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.com/2010/10/take-that-gun.html)
Title: The Defence of Wilson's Wadi [Part IV - The Relief]
Post by: Donogh on 30 October 2010, 10:23:01 PM: Morning - Day 2

With the Taliban offensive well under way, the forces at Qandahar Air Base are stretched to breaking point hunting down Taliban artillery sites. Despite this British command insists on sending a relief mission to Arghandab consisting of a Viking IFV with a hand-picked Royal Marine section aboard.

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1202/5116835757_fbd88b56f4_z.jpg)

Full report and photos at http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.com/2010/10/relief.html (http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.com/2010/10/relief.html)
Title: Re: The Defence of Wilson's Wadi [Part V - Friendly Faces]
Post by: Donogh on 31 October 2010, 10:03:48 PM: Afternoon - Day 2

Senior local Afghans, friendly to ISAF are being held by Taliban forces. The British feel that their position will become untenable if they do not maintain good relations with the local population and rescue the elders.

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1430/5116857515_0dffed8d08_z.jpg)

More at http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.com/2010/10/friendly-faces.html (http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.com/2010/10/friendly-faces.html)
Title: The Defence of Wilson's Wadi: Part VI - An Aggressive Posture
Post by: Donogh on 01 November 2010, 10:00:35 PM: Evening - Day 2

The British actively patrol the village perimeter to keep the Taliban off-balance. Gaining some intelligence of their plans for tomorrow will also help them to hold out.

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1368/5117469290_49e91d9385_z.jpg)

Full write-up and more photos at http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.com/2010/11/aggressive-posture.html (http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.com/2010/11/aggressive-posture.html)
Title: Re: The Defence of Wilson's Wadi [Part VII - The Scoop]
Post by: Donogh on 03 November 2010, 10:17:34 PM: Morning - Day 3

A news team shows up with a small escort looking for an interview and some vital background shots. A nearby British section needs to get them the hell out of the area before they're killed or kidnapped.
No Taliban are present at the start (though the insurgency level is '11') and the Afghan civilians are scattered throughout the village

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1124/5116882933_db27cdd4f6_z.jpg)

More at http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.com/2010/11/scoop.html (http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.com/2010/11/scoop.html)
Title: Re: The Defence of Wilson's Wadi: Part VIII - The Butcher's Yard
Post by: Donogh on 05 November 2010, 10:22:17 PM: Evening - Day 3

The final Taliban assault on British positions takes place – can the British hold out until a major force from Qandahar can drive them off?

Read final installment at http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.com/2010/11/butchers-yard.html (http://donoghmccarthy.blogspot.com/2010/11/butchers-yard.html)

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1126/5116897033_4819ca8cc0_z.jpg)

Thanks for reading. I'll be posting the entire campaign in a pdf when I catch my breath!