Had a couple of lads over to the shop to have a lash at learning to play Team Yankee.
The Table:
Soviets entered from the far end. Objective was to get to the industrial complex at the near end. I had no thought they could get there but it just helped to give some "shape" to learning the rules.
Soviets advanced full speed down the two main highways and then attempted to engage the M1s at reasonable ranges. Not a winning idea. Both platoons were pretty much wiped out at the cost of two M1s. The soviet flanking force never got through in time. Nor did the Su-25s ever make an appearance in four tries.
Overall everyone had a good time and we got a good sense of how the rules work. Points were 124 Soviet, 113 American. If i were to expect a competitive scenario I think the Soviets would need at least 50 more points.
It does seem the bigger the point size game you play the more it favors the Americans.
I'm going to try the same game solo with Fistful of TOWs III.
A platoon of M1s take on the T72s advancing down the road.
US Infantry, Mortars and the HQ on the right flank
Late game action T72s engage M1s
Soviet Recon and Infantry attempt to flank the American position
checks out some 10/15mm railroad tracks for wargaming.
