Saturday, 22 February 2025

Friday’s game : Norway 1940

 I was hosting yesterday. I chose to organise another Bolt Action game to help learn the rules. This time l added additional troop types- a tank, a forward artillery observer and accompanying off table barrage and a light howitzer. We are getting used to the rules but get mixed up at times with the previous set we used. The forces were Norwegian v German.

The battlefield set up. Still using the wee table option.
The Norwegian set up . They consisted of HQ, medic, MMG, light howitzer, three sections and a Norwegian Guard section.
The German set up. Panzer 1, MMG ,light mortar, HQ, Medic and three sections of paratroopers.
The table during a break for coffee and food.
The result of the off table barrage called in- tank destroyed and infantry killed.
Pinned ( shown by red dice) light mortar and infantry advancing from behind cover.
The Norwegians advancing.
All in all a good game was had which resulted in a Norwegian victory as well as improved knowledge of the rules. We will return to this period again soon. 


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8 comments:

  1. Roger22 February 2025 at 07:04

    Very interesting setup, game and AAR.
    The Germans only used light Panzers in Norway (like I and II), because Norway didn't have any tanks, armoured vehicles or anti-tank guns.
    Thanks for sharing Alan!

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    1. Anonymous24 February 2025 at 06:42

      I bought a panzer 1 with Norway and Seelowe specifically in mind, as these are my main places to game. I will use it also against my WW2 Swedes.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. Duke of Baylen22 February 2025 at 07:24

    An interesting theatre of war. Pity the best photo of the tank is upside down. Snow terrain is always a nice touch. Did the medics make a contribution?
    Stephen

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    1. Anonymous24 February 2025 at 06:43

      An interesting theatre indeed. More shots of the panzer 1 later…
      Medics need a six to save a casualty but didn’t manage to do so.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. Mark, Man of TIN22 February 2025 at 07:36

    Getting good use from the 1940 figures and terrain - what a difference a white cloth makes.

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    1. Anonymous24 February 2025 at 06:44

      I am and intend some wee games too. I do like a snow terrain cloth.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. rross22 February 2025 at 19:26

    Nice looking little game Alan. How are you liking Bolt Action as a ruleset?

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    1. Anonymous24 February 2025 at 06:46

      Thanks. I am liking the rules a lot but sometimes get the mechanisms confused with the previous set in my mind. Still learning Bolt action but l think it will serve us well…
      Alan Tradgardland

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