Folks, Tonight will be the last run-through of the Bruneval Raid scenario before going down to Kirriemuir this weekend. We had a good few games on Sunday and feel we have the game ready for Joe Public to enjoy. A final evening spent polishing off the terrain should see it finished too. We’ll also no […]
Folks, It’s time for our monthly game day again. This month will see the club running the Bruneval Raid scenario ahead of Targe next weekend (Saturday 9th) in Kirriemuir. We will be there from 10am until around 4pm and will run the game a few times to get folks used to […]
Folks, Plans for this Tuesday are to do our 1st run through of the “Bruneval Raid” scenario using Bolt Action rules. The terrain that the club members helped to scratch build is just about finished and it just remains get your ideas and thoughts to fine tune the scenario and get it ready for Joe Public. […]
Folks, It’s that time of month again (well a little later than usual) when we meet for our monthly Sunday game day. This will take place as usual from around 10am to 4pm at the Oldmeldrum British Legion. This month sees the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden (9th September). Alistair will […]
Folks, Its that time of month again (well a little later than usual after deciding to delay a week due to lack of numbers!) when we meet for our monthly Sunday gaming. This will take place as usual from around 10am to 4pm at the Oldmeldrum British Legion. This month Mike will be putting on […]
by Alistair. Tuesday, 6th August’s encounter with the NAPOLEON board game proved that there are endless variations on this intriguing operational game of the Waterloo Campaign. Using the historical set-up, Napoleon seized the central position, dividing the Prussian Army from its Anglo-Dutch allies. The rule only allowing communication between the allies about strategy on night […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
Folks, Just a quick note to remind folks that Alistair & Mike will be setting up to run the “Bantry Bay” 1:1200 Napoleonic Naval Scenario this Sunday. The room is booked for 10am to 4pm. If you can make it along then please drop us a line. Hope to see you all there. OWG
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