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by Sally
Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:30 pm
Forum: Battle Reports
Topic: Roman Invasion of Britain, Campaign Game 8 - The Reading Decider!
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Roman Invasion of Britain, Campaign Game 8 - The Reading Decider!

Over recent games the Romans had stubbornly defended the settlement of Reading at considerable cost. The fight for the town had bled the forces of both sides white, and this final game would see the if the Brits could finally push the Romans out or give up trying. Chris and Tim took generalship of t...
by Sally
Tue Aug 29, 2023 3:09 pm
Forum: Battle Reports
Topic: Roman Invasion of Britain, Campaign Game 7 - Defence of Reading
Replies: 0
Views: 22689

Roman Invasion of Britain, Campaign Game 7 - Defence of Reading

This was the second battle in which the Roman force was given the task of defending the settlement of Reading. The terrain was very open around the ‘town’ which had a road or rather a trade route running across its frontage and a junction from this led through Reading to the Roman table edge. Chris,...
by Sally
Tue Aug 22, 2023 10:25 am
Forum: Battle Reports
Topic: Roman Invasion of Britain, Campaign Game 6 - Battle for Reading
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Views: 22875

Roman Invasion of Britain, Campaign Game 6 - Battle for Reading

In this campaign game Tim and Chris’s British confronted the Roman force commanded by Joe and myself. In this scenario the terrain would prove to be the key factor in the fortunes of both sides. Antony, a player from another club game chose and placed the terrain pieces. The Roman army was short of ...
by Sally
Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:52 pm
Forum: Hammerhead Show 2024
Topic: Hammerhead 2024 Game Bookings Open
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Views: 26352

Hammerhead 2024 Game Bookings Open

We are now open for applications to present participation games at Hammerhead 2024. Please use the online booking form to register your game. http://www.hammerheadshow.co.uk/2024exhibitinggamesbooking.html http://www.hammerheadshow.co.uk/images/bookingform.jpg Please try and complete your applicati...
by Sally
Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: Hammerhead Show 2024
Topic: Hammerhead 2nd March 2024 - add the date to your calendar!
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Views: 19409

Hammerhead 2nd March 2024 - add the date to your calendar!

Hammerhead 2024 is on Saturday 2nd March at the same great location - Newark Showground. The George Stephenson Hall, offers a welcoming environment with plenty of natural light in which you can play games, shop for wargame goods from a selection of top traders. The Bistro will be serving a variety ...
by Sally
Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:18 pm
Forum: Battle Reports
Topic: Parthian v Dacian
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Views: 20422

Parthian v Dacian

The Parthian army had six units of horse archers and 3 units of heavy cataphract heavy cavalry along with a similar number of infantry spear and bow units, plus a couple of units of skirmishing infantry. In contrast the Dacians had 4 units of javelin armed light cavalry, 2 units of Sarmatian heavy c...
by Sally
Thu Jul 27, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: Battle Reports
Topic: Roman Invasion of Britain Campaign Game 5 - The Defence of Southampton
Replies: 0
Views: 20714

Roman Invasion of Britain Campaign Game 5 - The Defence of Southampton

The defence of Southampton was the mission set for my Roman army and after the recent failed attempt to attack and take control of London my Romans were on the back foot. The British attack on Southampton would threaten the Roman supply lines across the English channel so this was an important game ...
by Sally
Tue Jul 04, 2023 11:09 am
Forum: Battle Reports
Topic: High Elves v Barbarian H&H Fantasy game
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Views: 19808

High Elves v Barbarian H&H Fantasy game

It’s been a while since we ran a Hordes & Heroes fantasy game at the club so as a change from our recent ancient and medieval games we pitted a Barbarian army against a High Elf army. In order to have sum fun I, maximized the ‘fantasy’ elements of each army. Both armies had a wizard able to evok...
by Sally
Fri Jun 30, 2023 2:24 pm
Forum: Kallistra's Hex Based Rules
Topic: ACW/AWI Hex rules
Replies: 80
Views: 1639084

Re: ACW/AWI Hex rules

Hi JimW
Welcome to the Kallistra Forum.
Check your email inbox! I've just emailed you the AWC play sheets.
by Sally
Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: Battle Reports
Topic: Roman invasion of Britain Campaign Game 2; The attack on Reading!
Replies: 0
Views: 20326

Roman invasion of Britain Campaign Game 2; The attack on Reading!

This was the second game in our Roman Invasion of Britain campaign and represented the advance of a Roman army towards the ‘village’ of Reading. Tim and Chris took command of the British and Tony and I the Romans. IMG_3031.JPG The Romans in this scenario had the advantage of being able to deploy acr...