A bunch of us met at Ralph's house for a great game set in Stalingrad. This was using his very nice (and extensive) collection of 15mm WWII minis. Also, it was the first time I had played Flames Of War. Now, I have had a 'view' of FOW for many years that has been fostered by seeing the walls of tanks and uber [unrealistic] competition games of FOW. But this game absolutely changed my mind. I really liked the way the battles for the buildings was a see-sawign struggle.
Anyway, a few photos along the way.
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The table from the Russians end |
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Brave sewer rats just before descending |
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One of the two Rifle coys |
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An SMG coy lying in wait to support the successful Rifle coy |
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Other Rifle coy and support at the start line |
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A fierce struggle as the German tunnel rats popped up behind us |
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Was enough to turn my tanks around to support an attempt to retake it |
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Right hand Rifle coy advancing |
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It took a lot of punishment |
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SMG coy advances in support |
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German armour advancing |