With their backs to the high peaks

For the latest instalment in our series of loosely related games set near the NW Frontier in our fictitious province of Rhanzlistan, a Province permanently located in the early 1920’s, I devised a scenario where the Rhanzlistan Field Force would take the offensive to drive the Soviet Peoples International Field Force once and for all from the Jewel in the Crown’s possession. However, thanks to agents working amongst the Bhurpas, whose loyalty to the Crown is somewhat elastic shall we say, General Robinski has got wind of the attack and has been busy preparing his defence...

View from the East along the SPIFF'S front

View from behind the SPIFF's left flank

Now you have a general idea of what the field of conflict looked like let's see how the SPIFF deployed for action ~

Defence in depth for the SPIFF

The front line with its flanks secured
and with Cossacks in support

More Red Cavalry support the infantry
in the old Red Fort

Covering the right flank

General Robinski surveys his dispositions

Bringing the truth to the masses!

Pop back towards the end of the week for the AAR.

Forward the Rhanzlistan Field Force!

On Tuesday next week Phil and I have scheduled a return to action in Rhanzlistan. The scenario sees the much vaunted SPIFF with their backs to the high peaks under attack by the RFF. Due to the usual treacherous behaviour of the Bhurpas General Robinski has got wind of the impending assault and has ordered his men to dig in, buying time to evacuate his I'll gotten gains over the mountains and away. To whet your appetite for the action I've taken a few pictures of the initial deployment of the RFF ~

The RFF's opening position

Brigadier Bykleigh confers with his staff.

The RFA cover the attack.

Governor Godalming and his party.

"What do you mean, there's no reception?"

The mountain battery is on the move.

The Gordons step off smartly!

On the left the Tandoori Horse cover the advance.

If you are interested, pop back later next week to see how the action unfolded.