Massacre on the Marne, 1914 - Nottingham Wargames Club at Britcon2022

We hosted a presentation game at Britcon2022 at Nottingham Trent University. Great event. This was the first year at the new venue for Britcon, but we can definitely see this event growing and growing. Fantastic state-of-the-art venue. Relaxed, friendly vibe. Superb line-up of traders. Lots of room to break out and chat with other wargamers. Interesting new game concepts. Easily accessible city centre location. 

One to put into the wargame event diary for a mid summer trip to the 'home of wargaming' (the Lead Belt) Nottingham!

In our Battle of the Marne, 1914 game, the Germans, after struggling initially against the lethal rapid fire from the French 75mm artillery, hit home and routed the French, sending them back for one last gasp defence of Paris.

20mm figures - mostly HaT, Zvezda, Strelets and Airfix.

Battle of the Marne 1914 Wargame

The Relief of Lady Smith, North West Frontier, 1890s

In this fun scenario, using Osprey's Men Who Would Be Kings rules, the British player had to come to the relief of Lady Smith (not to be confused with the town of Ladysmith of Boer War fame!). Somehow her Ladyship had become stranded in territory swarming with wily, untrustworthy Pathans. Quite what Madam was thinking of by putting herself in such a vulnerable, dangerous position, is unknown. This unfortunate oversight necessitated the dispatch of a number of British infantry sections to her rescue.

Unfortunately for her Ladyship, not to mention the brave lads that sought to come to her aid, they were all slaughtered by the bloodthirsty, victorious Pathans. Lady Smith was certainly not relieved.

Nottingham Wargames Club - Attending Britcon2022 (British Historical Games Society) Saturday 13th August

We will be hosting a WWI Battle of the Marne, 1914 in 20mm at Britcon2022 at Nottingham Trent University on Saturday 13th August. Should be a great event. Stop by for a chat!

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WWII Eastern Front Double Bill

A brace of WWII Eastern Front games were played out on Monday night.

The first was a late war Flames of War game, set in Winter ‘44. The second was an early war encounter using Rapid Fire rules.