CoC Operation Martlet and The Scottish Corridor (updated 30 06 24)

[.:Gunslinger:.]

Fantastic AAR once again, it's absolutely great to read and watch as things unfold, always wondering what oneself would have done différently!

[TacticalPainter]

Another nail-biter! 
I don't think my nerves can take much more of this, but please keep on posting.

LOL, to be honest my blood pressure was definitely higher towards the end (in the best possible way), a very tense game.

[TacticalPainter]

Fantastic AAR once again, it's absolutely great to read and watch as things unfold, always wondering what oneself would have done différently!

Thanks, that’s a very satisfying comment to read as my main aim has always been for the reader to be able to follow the action and decision making, and perhaps ponder what they might have done differently. When I started writing the AARs it was partly in response to my frustration at reading other AARs where I couldn’t follow what’s happened and end up none the wiser, other than knowing which side won.

[2010sunburst]

These are great AARs.  Really tense and show the narrative strength of the CoC rules off very well.  Table looks excellent as well.  Very impressive 👍

[CapnJim]

Oy!  Now that was a fight!  Well done, lads!

[TacticalPainter]

The British are within two games of a major campaign victory but can they pull it off? They have a tough table to attack and the Germans are bound to have a say in the matter. This is game seven in the campaign and the full AAR is here https://thetacticalpainter.blogspot.com/2024/02/operation-martlet-scenario-5-winning.html

[brunei35]

Thanks for posting, another enjoyable read. Look forward to the next instalment.   

[wolfkarl]

Great report as always. With the terrain as open as it is, could the British launch a night attack? If not how about some air support.

[has.been]

Always great fun reading your reports.

[CapnJim]

Man, tough nut for those Brits.  Great report, in any event!

[TacticalPainter]

Great report as always. With the terrain as open as it is, could the British launch a night attack? If not how about some air support.

Historically time was of the essence, they had to reach Rauray before Operation Epsom started. As for air cover, the table is approx 240 yds long so danger close would prevent that. They have now outrun their artillery support to some degree other than the battalion mortars.

[Wellington Bonaparte]

Great campaign I'm enjoying each little segment 

[TacticalPainter]

After seizing the initiative after their victory in the last game the Germans mount a local counterattack and so we return to St Nicholas Farm. The Germans will succeed in delaying the British for at least one campaign turn which makes their chance of an outright campaign victory less likely (but not impossible). The full game report at the link http://thetacticalpainter.blogspot.com/2024/03/operation-martlet-german-counterattack.html

[has.been]

Great result for the German commander. Another good AAR. Thanks guys.

[jon_1066]

Another great write up!

I’d have thought you’d have learned your lesson from the last game in gambling on your supports. Don’t play Dave at poker whatever you do!