"Australians Hit Back At Milne Bay" Topic
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ge2002bill  | 11 Feb 2020 5:31 p.m. PST |
From the Studio of General Pettygree, see,
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for the astounding WWII adaptive drama of the Australian counterattack versus the Japanese at Milne Bay, New Guinea. It features biplanes, AFVs, tough and stubborn infantry fighters on both sides, the Special Naval Landing Force which refused to give up their old 1930s uniforms and the appearance of Papuan natives.
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Of note was the ebb and flow of this real wargame, rain-soaked ground effects and the unique reset rule.
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For some the occupation of Jepson's Bar was a very important matter indeed.
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The story is pictorially told in the Pettygree style by brief captions. The General says this is a "Spectacle Wargame." Rare indeed these days.
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Find out if Flight Officer Horne's prediction of sweeping away the invasion force as "shark biscuits" came true.
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Respectfully,
Bill P.
Chronicler for The Adventures of General Pettygree |
| von Schwartz | 11 Feb 2020 8:27 p.m. PST |
Excellent and entertaining AAR as usual. |
| 21eRegt | 11 Feb 2020 9:50 p.m. PST |
Interesting read and engagement. Thanks. |
| 79thPA | 12 Feb 2020 8:30 a.m. PST |
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| arealdeadone | 15 Feb 2020 6:59 a.m. PST |
Excellent AAR. Love the minis and terrain too. |
| French Wargame Holidays | 16 Feb 2020 4:02 p.m. PST |
Excellent stuff, a big improvement on Tangos dribble. Cheers
Matt |
| ge2002bill | 21 Feb 2020 9:43 p.m. PST |
Thank you Guys!,
I sure appreciate your remarks and that you took time to write. Next is The Kokoda Trail.
Respectfully,
Bill P.
Chronicler for The Adventures of General Pettygree |
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explores another variant in the European Buildings range.