Author Archives: Jim Bambra

Battle for Mechili – Turn 4 – 2nd Commonwealth Command Pulse

The A10 Company from the 2nd RTR rumbles onto the table and advances. It is hit by Italian opportunity fire and one platoon is forced back. End of Command Pulse.  

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Battle for Mechili – Turn 4 – 2nd Italian Command Pulse

The Italian Field Gun Blind moves up the table. It is spotted and deploys its guns. End of Command Pulse.

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Battle for Mechili – Turn 4 – 1st Commonwealth Command Pulse

Another Commit Reserves order (double Order Chain + Staff Order) is issued. 7th Hussars: “We are being driven back by Italian tanks. We cannot hold on much longer! Please respond.” 3rd Hussars: “Hold on! We’re here!” Mk VIb tanks from … Continue reading

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Battle for Mechili – Turn 4 – 1st Italian Command Pulse

Two Italian Blinds move up the table. One is spotted revealing three M13/40 Platoons. End of Command Pulse.

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Battle for Mechili – Turn 4 – Start of Turn

Both sides roll a Command Failure creating more problems for the 7th Hussars as they try to convince the 2nd RTR to come to their aid. The Italians have the first Command Pulse.

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