On Tuesday some of the members staged a refight of the “Battle of the River Plate” . The scenario was run twice with the players swapping sides to see if they could alter history – the following is an account of the first engagement…… Historical Outcome: Have a look a the wikipedia page to read up […]
Folks, Unfortunately the computer system at OWG Communications HQ has been on the blink this week so aplogies for the short and very late notice?! Table 1: Mike is organising a “Field of Glory” Romans vs Britons game using 28mm figures from his collection. Table 2: Ross & Mike are planning on a […]
Folks, As most of you know the club won “Best Demonstartion Game” at Carronade at the weekend – further details and pics will follow! So as a little bit of light-hearted fun and following on from last week we’re planning to have another game of both Formula De and Diplomacy tonight. Regular gaming […]
Folks, Just a last minute reminder about the upcoming wargames show this weekend. The Oldmeldrumw Wargames Group will be putting on a demonstration game “Bantry Bay – 1796”. This is a “what if……” naval scenario covering L’Expédition d’Irlande – the planned invasion of Ireland by the French Republic in support of the Society […]
Folks, A little change from our usual war gaming this week. Some members will be showing us how to play “Formula De”. This is a face paced racing game that will see members racing around the world famous F1 circuits! Will you be the next Senna, Schumacher, Hamilton? (or for our older members Stirling Moss […]
Folks, Just a quick note to say that we’re planning to run the “Bantry Bay – 1796” naval scenario again. This is in preparation of the club attending Carronade in Falkirk on the 10th May. We will also make arrangements regarding travel and transporting the ships & terrain for the display. It looks like we’re going to have […]
Folks, The only plan at the moment is to run one of three possible board games depending on numbers (only 3 members made it along last week) as follows: 2-3 People: We’ll run “Napoleon” by Columbia Games. This re-creates the 100 days campaign in Belgium using blocks and road / area movement with […]
Folks, Just a quick note to say that we’re planning to run a couple of games tonight. Table 1: Mike T will be putting on a 28mm Ancients game using Field of Glory rules. Table 2: Roger & Ross will be running a game of AK47 Modern African Wars skirmish. Hope to see […]
Folks, Just a quick note to say that we’re planning to run another Bantry Bay naval scenario (as described in Alistair’s recent After Action Report). This is in preparation of the club attending Carronade in May. We will also have a short chat regarding the clubs plans for this years shows and figure out who […]
Words by Alistair FRENCH INVASION PLANS OF IRELAND GO AHEAD Historical Background In 1796 the war was turning dramatically in favour of the French government. Royalist rebellions had been crushed, Spain and Holland were set to become allies, the war in Germany had stabilised and General Bonaparte was enjoying success in Italy. Plans to […]
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