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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: V on July 31, 2017, 01:07:20 AM

Title: Into Metz - Battlegroup AAR
Post by: V on July 31, 2017, 01:07:20 AM

Well that was certainly one of the best, and also most hard fought games of Battlegroup we've ever done...

Into Metz

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US forces outnumbered the Germans more than 2 to 1 in men, tanks and support... and they managed to hold us thanks to clever use of the terrain... and God awful US artillery support. I don't think I've ever rolled so bad...

An initial defence by only five German units held the US initial attacks and then the German second line pushed back and even managed to counter-attack for a while on both flanks till one turn eventually went the US way and managed to punch through.

Huge US losses compared to the Germans so a very costly victory and at best a minor one... Certainly the Germans provided a very tenacious and hardy defence that was akin to bearing your head against a wall for a time...

They just didn't want to give up Metz...

...and big thanks to Diego who popped by from Argentina to Ireland for a game.  :grin:


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Title: Re: Into Metz - Battlegroup AAR
Post by: SABOT on July 31, 2017, 10:55:43 AM

Terrific! First class. The table looks superb and you can feel the atmosphere. Great report - thanks for posting.

Title: Re: Into Metz - Battlegroup AAR
Post by: hayeswauford on July 31, 2017, 12:24:40 PM

Great report and gorgeous table!

Title: Re: Into Metz - Battlegroup AAR
Post by: Agis on July 31, 2017, 12:40:32 PM

As said, great looking table!

Title: Re: Into Metz - Battlegroup AAR
Post by: Captain Blood on July 31, 2017, 01:13:49 PM

Incredible. That's how to do it  :-*

Title: Re: Into Metz - Battlegroup AAR
Post by: Norm on July 31, 2017, 06:28:56 PM

Simply fab!

Title: Re: Into Metz - Battlegroup AAR
Post by: marrony on July 31, 2017, 08:05:46 PM

Very nice work :o

Title: Re: Into Metz - Battlegroup AAR
Post by: Marine0846 on August 03, 2017, 02:54:04 AM

Another wonderful battle report.
Great photos, pure eye candy.

Title: Re: Into Metz - Battlegroup AAR
Post by: forrester on August 03, 2017, 07:08:50 AM

Truly inspiring.

Title: Re: Into Metz - Battlegroup AAR
Post by: Powermonger on August 03, 2017, 10:49:00 AM

That was the greatest table i´ve ever gamed on.
Thanks to Piers and all the Kildare people for all the hospitality!

Diego

Title: Re: Into Metz - Battlegroup AAR
Post by: Larry R on August 03, 2017, 01:48:47 PM

Awesome table!

Title: Re: Into Metz - Battlegroup AAR
Post by: Eclaireur on August 03, 2017, 08:12:30 PM

Terrain porn  ;D