"Rorke's Drift: a difficult relief" Topic

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ochoin	09 Jul 2022 12:54 a.m. PST
Our annual Show has returned after the Covid years. For the two days of wargaming, we decided on a Rorke's Drift 'what-if?' theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link What if the entire Zulu army had crossed the river into Natal and challenged the relief columns sent to succour Rorke's Drift? theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link The table had a static Rorke's Drift up one end and 3 relief columns opposite. Each column was commanded by one of my pals, operating as a vainglorious medal-hunter, a staid old regular & and a sour Boer. Each had the goal of reaching Rorke's Drift but each had contrasting & even conflicting attitudes to each other. Burger's Boers: theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link McBrasch's column: theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link Bogey's boys: theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link We had 690 Zulus representing the 20, 000 strong Zulu army. Most started off table, arriving after a successful dice roll: url=https://postimg.cc/y3KsGcB8] ‌ Poor rolling meant they were slow to arrive or turned up in the wrong spot: theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link The game had the usual twists of fate, acerbated by the British & Colonial rivalries. The day ended with the 17th Lancers from McBrasch's column winning through (yes, I know the 17th were still in England). theminiaturespage.com ‌"TMP link Tomorrow, we run the game again. I have some cunning ideas for the Zulus so maybe a different result.
Sydney Gamer	09 Jul 2022 2:47 a.m. PST
Great stuff, looking forward to round 2! What rules were you using to cope with such a big game?
ochoin	09 Jul 2022 4:28 a.m. PST
The Men Who Would Be Kings coped, with a handful of mods.
Dave Jackson	09 Jul 2022 7:22 a.m. PST
Brilliant. I have 1/72 Zulu wars as well….
PaulRPetri	09 Jul 2022 7:52 a.m. PST
WOW!!! Great stuff Donald!!
ochoin	10 Jul 2022 1:32 a.m. PST
The re-run of the battle was even more enjoyable. The dice determining the Zulus entering the battlefield were kind & every unit & more -see re-cycling) got on the table. Because I decided on a defence in depth – building coherent forces of 4 or 5 units before attacking- the Zulus managed to inflict losses on the 3 columns & ultimately hold them off. So, Rorke's Drift fell. url=https://postimg.cc/dLGWLrVR] ‌ url=https://postimg.cc/Zv8rKPxC] ‌
La Fleche	13 Jul 2022 9:36 p.m. PST
Great looking game. Thanks for Posting!
SgtGuinness	12 Aug 2022 3:11 p.m. PST
Ochoin, that's bloody marvelous! What beautiful kit, looked to be a very exciting game. It's good to be back to the cons, eh?!?! I love the what if scenario. We've done the historical game a dozen times, I'm looking forward to trying something like this. I'd really like to see your scenario specs. HUZZAH to the 17th!!!