The Battle for Stannington Village
Tactical Problem Number 11
The Miniature Parade, May 1967
By J. Duncan Brack
The map is scaled for a 6ft by 4ft table. Usual rules for crossing hills, going through woods and note the wider river from confluence is more difficult to cross. Battle starts with Red Force moving first (or choice of flanks) after both forces have been positioned on the table in accordance with pre—drawn maps showing dispositions.
Blue Force is the defender and occupies Catraw Hill and Stannington Village and area North between roads. Maximum point value of force is 30 made up from table below.
Orders:
Defend Catraw Hill and Stannington Village, counter—offensive action may be taken.
Red Force is the attacker and before battle starts must place all his men on the table between Red base line and Red startline. Maximum point value of force is 40 made up from table below.
Orders:
Clear Stannington Village of enemy to allow Main Army to advance Northwards.
|
Composition of Forces |
Point Value |
Blue Limit |
Red Limit |
|
Line Infantry |
1 |
15 |
15 |
|
Light Infantry |
1 |
6 |
6 |
|
Cavalry |
1.5 |
6 |
6 |
|
Volunteer Cavalry |
1 |
0 |
4 |
|
Volunteer Infantry |
.75 |
0 |
4 |
|
Cannon / Artillery |
3 |
4 |
4 |
The forces can be selected up to the maximum point values Stated by adding the points for each unit up to the number allowed e.g. maximum number of cannons 4: point value 12
Note: Volunteer units should have less/lower combat power
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