There will be a number of Combat Patrol(TM) games at Cold Wars later this month. Don't miss out! While Combat Patrol was written for World War II, note that people are using them for other periods as well.
F327: A Skirmish During the First Boer War
Fri 10:00:00 AM, 4 hrs, 6 Players
GM: David Wood and HAWKS
Period: Colonial, Scale: 25mm
Rules: Combat Patrol: World War II (adapted for Colonial)
It's the first Boer War and the British and close order doesn't work like it did for their previous enemies. Have they learned how to adapt? Players control sections of infantry in this short, sharp engagement. Combat Patrol uses cards to resolve not only activation but combat. This is a very fast, dice-less, and chart-less, but not simplistic, system.
F328: A Skirmish During the First Zulu
Fri 3:00:00 PM, 4 hrs, 6 Players
GM: David Wood and HAWKS
Period: Colonial, Scale: 25mm
Rules: Combat Patrol: World War II (adapted for Colonial)
It's the Zulu War. Can the British get their convoy of Gatling guns to the main force, or will the Zulu ambush capture them? Players control sections of infantry in this short, sharp engagement. Combat Patrol uses cards to resolve not only activation but combat. This is a very fast, dice-less, and chart-less, but not simplistic, system.
S311: A Frozen Hell
Sat 9:00:00 AM, 3 hrs, 6 Players
GM: John Surdu and HAWKS
Period: World War II, Scale: 20mm
Rules: Combat Patrol: World War II
A Russian column of tanks and infantry is pushing up a lonely, snow-covered road when they are ambushed by a determined group of Finnish soldiers. Players control squads of infantry or armored vehicles in this short, sharp engagement. Combat Patrol uses cards to resolve not only activation but combat. This is a very fast, dice-less, and chart-less, but not simplistic, system. Younger gamers welcome with a participating adult.
S332: Counterattack at Suomussalmi
Sat 1:00:00 PM, 4 hrs, 6 Players
GM: David Cook and HAWKS
Period: World War II, Scale: 28mm
Rules: Combat Patrol: World War II
December, 1939 -- Forward units of the Soviet army have reached the village of Suomussalmi. Can the Finnish defenders counterattack and drive the Russians out before the main force of their army arrives? Skirmish level game in the frozen north. Knowledge of rules not required.
S310: A September to Remember
Sat 2:00:00 PM, 3 hrs, 6 Players
GM: John Surdu and HAWKS
Period: World War II, Scale: 20mm
Rules: Combat Patrol: World War II
It is September 1939. Enjoying a string of small victories, the Germans are surprised to get a bloody nose while forcing their way across a narrow river. Players control squads of infantry or armored vehicles in this short, sharp engagement. Combat Patrol uses cards to resolve not only activation but combat. This is a very fast, dice-less, and chart-less, but not simplistic, system Younger gamers welcome with a participating adult. No booze, please.
S309: To Lose a Battle
Sat 7:00:00 PM, 3 hrs, 6 Players
GM: John Surdu and HAWKS
Period: World War II, Scale: 20mm
Rules: Combat Patrol: World War II
It is late May 1940. French and German forces battle in a rare tank-on-tank engagement. Players control squads of infantry or armored vehicles in this short, sharp engagement. Combat Patrol uses cards to resolve not only activation but combat. This is a very fast, dice-less, and chart-less, but not simplistic, system. Younger gamers welcome with a participating adult. No booze, please.
S313: The Battle Before the Battle
Sat 7:00:00 PM, 4 hrs, 6 Players GM: Duncan Adams and HAWKS Period: Napoleonic, Scale: 25mm Rules: Combat Patrol
Battalions formed; lines dressed; banners flying. The drums start and one line begins moving, steadily closing toward the inevitable, violent collision. But before the lines close there is another battle which must be fought first – between the closing lines. Today we fight that battle of light infantry struggling to weaken the enemy's line while protecting its own.
(NOTE: This last one is currently listed incorrectly in the PEL and is supposed to be on Friday night. I'm not sure how that will be resolved.)
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