Hello FoWarriors;
The invasion of France and the Low Countries will happen this Saturday 16 Jan 2010. As a added special event a guide tour of 1940era AFVs will be included.
The 5th Annual FoW day at the US Army Women's Museum, FT Lee, VA will kick off at 0900-1800 with 24 players committed to fight; 12 Germans (5ea INF, 4ea Armor, 1ea Cav, 1ea FJ) will face off against French forces(4ea Inf, 2ea Ar) and the BEF (2ea Inf, 1ea Motor Inf, 2ea Armor)
Scenarios include:1ea River Crossing, Death from Above, Roadblock Free for All, City Fight, Encounter, Ar encounter, Fight Withdrawal, 3ea No Retreat, 2ea Breakthrough
Players will each play two rounds.
Spectators and fans of EW are welcome to come visit the museums at FT Lee (Quartermaster and Women's) and watch the tournament in play. Vote for the best painted army and talk Early War.
Between game rounds there will also be a guided tour of the 1940 ear tanks being stored at FT Lee in prep of the Ordnance Museums move in 2011.
This is a guided tour only so you will need to be at the US Army Women's Museum NLT 1200 noon to participate!
All visitors to FT Lee will need a photo ID to enter the base. Vehicle drivers will also need a valid Dr Lic, Veh Registration and Proof of Insurance.
Any questions please contact Ron Bingham at (804)734-4411
This is the weblog of the Old Dominion Military Society (ODMS). It is intended to be a listing of news items related to game announcements, meeting recaps, monthly overviews, convention AARs, campaign postings, etc. In short, the news items of record for our wargaming club.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
AAR - Shako II - December 26, 2009
The day after Christmas saw a most excellent game of Shako II being played at the Hangar.
It was a Peninsula battle, with the French trying to oust the Spanish.
The Spanish forces were divided into three forces. The first, played by Me (chuck) was defending a walled town and a bridge approaching the main gate. I had a pile of second rate (and worse) infantry and a heavy gun battery defending from (mostly) behind the walls.
The other two forces (commanded by Steve M. and Cliff) were relief commands that would enter the game later on.
Against the Spanish was a respectable French column, played by Carl, Eric and John M. They came up and got close to the town, to be pummeled by the Spanish artillery and some infantry fire, but eventually overwhelmed the valiant defense put up by Don Turnitsa. French Marshal McCabe stormed the bridge and breached the Spanish defenses a few turns after the Spanish Relief forces arrived and began harassing the other elements in the French Column.
I (personally) wasn't there to see the end of the fight, but it is fun to play with lesser quality troops sometimes. Not every battle can be a cosmic struggle for truth and justice between the Old Guard and the Black Watch. You gotta have fun, and that is what this splendid little Christmas scenario from the McCabe brothers was all about.
Thanks for the chance to play, and thanks for helping to increase the value of being a gamer in ODMS.
It was a Peninsula battle, with the French trying to oust the Spanish.
The Spanish forces were divided into three forces. The first, played by Me (chuck) was defending a walled town and a bridge approaching the main gate. I had a pile of second rate (and worse) infantry and a heavy gun battery defending from (mostly) behind the walls.
The other two forces (commanded by Steve M. and Cliff) were relief commands that would enter the game later on.
Against the Spanish was a respectable French column, played by Carl, Eric and John M. They came up and got close to the town, to be pummeled by the Spanish artillery and some infantry fire, but eventually overwhelmed the valiant defense put up by Don Turnitsa. French Marshal McCabe stormed the bridge and breached the Spanish defenses a few turns after the Spanish Relief forces arrived and began harassing the other elements in the French Column.
I (personally) wasn't there to see the end of the fight, but it is fun to play with lesser quality troops sometimes. Not every battle can be a cosmic struggle for truth and justice between the Old Guard and the Black Watch. You gotta have fun, and that is what this splendid little Christmas scenario from the McCabe brothers was all about.
Thanks for the chance to play, and thanks for helping to increase the value of being a gamer in ODMS.
Williamsburg Muster - 1 Month Away!!
1 Month Away until the second convention hosted by ODMS.
We have a good number of games already registered as of writing this posting (Jan 6), and expect more over the next few weeks. This looks like it will be a great show!
Chuck
http://www.odms-club.com/convention/
We have a good number of games already registered as of writing this posting (Jan 6), and expect more over the next few weeks. This looks like it will be a great show!
Chuck
http://www.odms-club.com/convention/
Saturday, November 14, 2009
A Saturday in November
Okay, so Fall In was a great success for all the ODMS guys who went (Carl and Jim did good in the Dealer's hall; John and Paul did good in the flea market; Lots of good games played by everyone else; Rob bought drinks for the guys in the bar).
This weekend (following a terrible storm - wind, rain, flooding) we played an 1809 game using Shako II rules over at Carl's place. It was a lot of fun.
Austrians vs. Polish. Austrians (John M., James, and Carl) were assaulting across a river against a poorly defended Polish position. Polish (Steven M., Chuck, Erik) were defending against a marshy river crossing, holding on for 7 turns until the Lancers would show up.
Against the common wisdom of the scenario. the Polish did REALLY quite good early on (their artillery was doing well, and the forlorn hope division that Erik commanded across the river did excellent). By the time the Lancers arrived at the battlefield, it was almost all over for the poor Austrians.
This one was so weird (great dice for the Polish, again and again; poor dice for the Austrians) that it almost demands a replay.
Here is a picture of the Shot Up Austrians, beginning to cross the only bridge over the marshy (but fordable) river.
This weekend (following a terrible storm - wind, rain, flooding) we played an 1809 game using Shako II rules over at Carl's place. It was a lot of fun.
Austrians vs. Polish. Austrians (John M., James, and Carl) were assaulting across a river against a poorly defended Polish position. Polish (Steven M., Chuck, Erik) were defending against a marshy river crossing, holding on for 7 turns until the Lancers would show up.
Against the common wisdom of the scenario. the Polish did REALLY quite good early on (their artillery was doing well, and the forlorn hope division that Erik commanded across the river did excellent). By the time the Lancers arrived at the battlefield, it was almost all over for the poor Austrians.
This one was so weird (great dice for the Polish, again and again; poor dice for the Austrians) that it almost demands a replay.
Here is a picture of the Shot Up Austrians, beginning to cross the only bridge over the marshy (but fordable) river.
Friday, October 30, 2009
AAR - October 29 - the Hangar
Great meeting of the club members tonight. There were a couple of games going on - several DBA games - Dave v. Wayne, and Dave v. Chuck. Both matchups were Carthaginians v. Camillan Romans. Dave played the Romans in the first game, losing to Wayne, and he played Dread Carthago in the second game, and beat Chuck.
The highlight game of the night seemed to be the great looking Cold War Commander game between Scott and Carl. US vs. Soviets. M1A1 Abrams vs. T80s. Bradleys, Super-Cobras, Soviet Artillery with Thermobaric rounds. All the cool modern toys. Looked like a great scenario. This modern stuff is infectious.
Finally, there was some Settlers of Catan being played after. Sandy won the first game (edging out Erik, Dave and Chuck), and Erik won the second game (squashing Sandy, Oscar and Chuck).
Good times, sorry for all those who weren't there.
Next week is Fall In (huzzah), and the week after we will be back to more gaming!
The highlight game of the night seemed to be the great looking Cold War Commander game between Scott and Carl. US vs. Soviets. M1A1 Abrams vs. T80s. Bradleys, Super-Cobras, Soviet Artillery with Thermobaric rounds. All the cool modern toys. Looked like a great scenario. This modern stuff is infectious.
Finally, there was some Settlers of Catan being played after. Sandy won the first game (edging out Erik, Dave and Chuck), and Erik won the second game (squashing Sandy, Oscar and Chuck).
Good times, sorry for all those who weren't there.
Next week is Fall In (huzzah), and the week after we will be back to more gaming!
Friday, October 23, 2009
AAR - October 22 - Cold War Commander
Scott and I played a game of Cold War Commander last night, with 2000 point armies from the Arab-Isreali Wars. We chose the Yom Kippur war (1973) as our topic. Airpower and AA units were off the list.
The Israeli force I put together looked like this:
1x CO (command 10)
2x HQ (command 9)
1x FAO (command 7)
1x Recce Infantry Scouts
1xAssault Armor Platoon - 2xM-60 Magach tanks, and 1xM113 APC (with two squads of infantry, armed with IATW)
1xAssault Armor Platoon - 2xCenturion Sh'ot tanks, and 1xM113 APC (with two squads of infantry, armed with IATW)
1xMech Infantry Platoon - 3xM113 APC (with two squads of infantry, armed with IATW; 1x infantry 81mm mortar; 1x infantry MAPATS ATGW; 2x infantry HMG teams)
1xReserve Infantry Ambush - three squads of infantry, armed with IATW
2xOffboard L-33 155mm howitzers
The Arab force (a Syrian force) against us was armed with T55s and T62s, but had more of them than our Centurions and M-60s. Their infantry seemed to be in BMPs and they were also supported by BRDMs.
Joining me on the Israeli side were Ken Whitehurst and John Callahan, each commanding one of the assault armor platoons.
Joining Scott on the Arab side was David Dietrich.
The game was a lot of fun, although it dragged for a while. The Israeli artillery was pretty successful at counter-battery fire. We won, but that just means it is time for a rematch (soon).
The Israeli force I put together looked like this:
1x CO (command 10)
2x HQ (command 9)
1x FAO (command 7)
1x Recce Infantry Scouts
1xAssault Armor Platoon - 2xM-60 Magach tanks, and 1xM113 APC (with two squads of infantry, armed with IATW)
1xAssault Armor Platoon - 2xCenturion Sh'ot tanks, and 1xM113 APC (with two squads of infantry, armed with IATW)
1xMech Infantry Platoon - 3xM113 APC (with two squads of infantry, armed with IATW; 1x infantry 81mm mortar; 1x infantry MAPATS ATGW; 2x infantry HMG teams)
1xReserve Infantry Ambush - three squads of infantry, armed with IATW
2xOffboard L-33 155mm howitzers
The Arab force (a Syrian force) against us was armed with T55s and T62s, but had more of them than our Centurions and M-60s. Their infantry seemed to be in BMPs and they were also supported by BRDMs.
Joining me on the Israeli side were Ken Whitehurst and John Callahan, each commanding one of the assault armor platoons.
Joining Scott on the Arab side was David Dietrich.
The game was a lot of fun, although it dragged for a while. The Israeli artillery was pretty successful at counter-battery fire. We won, but that just means it is time for a rematch (soon).
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Services for Rich Villella
A while back, a good friend of ours, and a member of the local wargaming community passed away. There is a eulogy at Chuck's blog remembering Rich Villella.
For ODMS members who remember Rich Villella - this was forwarded by James Curtis -
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For ODMS members who remember Rich Villella - this was forwarded by James Curtis -
A memorial service will be held in honor of Richard S. Villella on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 5:30 PM at the Bucktrout Funeral Home on Ironbound Road in Williamsburg . Richard passed away unexpectedly August 21, 2009 at his home. He was 59 years old and worked for Colonial Williamsburg for 28 years as a human resources generalist. Richard will be remembered for his love of family and friends, travel and history. Friends and colleagues are invited to join his family at the memorial.
Location & time:
Bucktrout of Williamsburg
4124 Ironbound RD
16 Oct 09 5:30 PM
Directions from Hampton:
I-64W exit 242B to 199
199 take Monticello exit.
veer right on to Monticello Ave
first traffic light take a right on to Ironbound RD
Follow to next light: located on the right
Dress: civilian casual; any military uniform; or Colonial Williamsburg in costume if coming from work.
Funeral Home URL:
http://www.bucktroutfuneralhome.net/
If you have any questions, please contact me at 757-639-2121
James Curtis
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