tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:/posts Jackson Gamers 2024-12-05T21:59:57Z Bill Hamilton tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2157286 2024-12-05T21:59:57Z 2024-12-05T21:59:57Z Game on Saturday, December 7, 2024
Location: Alex's house  MAP 
 
Scale: 15mm
 
Title:   Angst & 12 pounders!  
 
Setting: 1813 near the end of August, Prussians & French battling somewhere in Germany
 
Rules: Valour & Fortitude [https://www.perry-miniatures.com/valour-fortitude/vf-rules/?v=7516fd43adaa]
 
Notes: Another go at these promising rules, this time the 3rd Ed.
 
Gamemaster: Phil Young
 
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2155166 2024-11-25T23:24:58Z 2024-11-25T23:25:03Z Game on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024
As our "5th Saturday" game this month we feature:
 

FRIDAY 11/29/2024 at 10:00

Location:  Alex Kirk's house  --  MAP
 
Scale: Microarmor 1:285
 
Title: Once More into the Breach!
 
Setting: U.S. and West German forces attempt to delay the advance of the 9th Guards Army at Scheppach West Germany. 
 
Rules: Memoir '84 with new and improved activation and order rules.
 
Notes: Lunch will be Diane's waffles and bacon.  Please RSVP directly to Alex at alex-kirk@sbcglobal.net 
 
Gamemaster: Alex Kirk
 
 
 
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2155165 2024-11-25T23:23:53Z 2024-11-25T23:24:05Z Game on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024

FRIDAY 11/29/2024 at 10:00

Location:  Alex Kirk's house  --  MAP
 
Scale: Microarmor 1:285
 
Title: Once More into the Breach!
 
Setting: U.S. and West German forces attempt to delay the advance of the 9th Guards Army at Scheppach West Germany. 
 
Rules: Memoir '84 with new and improved activation and order rules.
 
Notes: Lunch will be Diane's waffles and bacon.  Please RSVP directly to Alex at 
 
Gamemaster: Alex Kirk
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2152304 2024-11-13T20:44:21Z 2024-11-13T20:44:21Z Game on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2024

SATURDAY 11/16/2024 at 10:00 am

Location:  Jay's house    MAP
 
Scale: 25mm
 
Title: Battle of Peachtree Creek, 20 July 1864
 
Setting:  Part of the Atlanta Campaign, it was the first major attack by Lt. Gen. John Bell Hood since taking command of the Army of Tennessee.
 
Rules:  Brom Rules (Old Testament)
 
Notes:  A light lunch will be provided.
 
Gamemaster:   Jerry Ainsworth
 
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2149070 2024-10-30T16:52:15Z 2024-10-30T16:52:16Z Game on Saturday, November 2, 2024
GAME: Saturday November 2, 2024 at 10:00 am
 
Location: Ed Sansing's house    MAP
 
Scale: 15mm 
 
Title: Second Battle of Villers-Breteonneux, World War 1
 
       vs           
 
Setting: In April 1918 the Germans launch their spring offensive. Four German division supported by A7V
tanks break through the Allied lines creating a 3 mile wide gap. They take the town of Villers-Bretonneux
and threaten the rail junction at Amiens. The Allies responded and British and Australian troops,
supported by Marl IV and Whippet tanks, counter-attacked. The first tank vs. tank battle ensues.
The stage is set, the battle lines are drawn, and you are in command. The rest is history.
 
Rules: Commands and Colors - The Great War
 
Notes: Sandwiches and chips will be provided for lunch.  
 
Gamemaster: Ed Sansing
 
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2145825 2024-10-17T00:41:10Z 2024-10-17T00:41:10Z Game Saturday October 19, 2024

Location:  Jay Stribling's house    MAP

Scale:  15mm

Title:  Battle of the Nile, 47 BC 

 

Setting: The combined Roman-Egyptian armies of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra VII defeat those of the rival Queen Arsinoe IV and King Ptolemy XIII and secure the throne of Egypt.

Rules:   Commands and Colors Ancients

Notes: A light lunch will be provided.

Gamemaster: Jay Stribling

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Ed Sansing
tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2142821 2024-10-03T03:30:54Z 2024-10-03T03:30:55Z Re: Game on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024
The game on Oct. 5 has been cancelled.  We will try to reschedule it at a later date.
 
On 10/02/2024 10:25 AM CDT JAMES PITTS <jmcp1650@comcast.net> wrote:
 
 

SATURDAY 10/05/2024 at 10:00 am

Location: Jay's house  --  MAP
 
Scale:  15mm
 
Title: Encounter at Reichenberg
 
 
Setting: Bohemia in the Seven Years War with Prussians vs. Austrians
 
Rules: Larry's home rules
 
Notes: Although not an historical battle, it does take place at an historical battle site.
 
Gamemaster:   Larry Reeves
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2142669 2024-10-02T15:26:23Z 2024-10-02T15:26:23Z Game on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024

SATURDAY 10/05/2024 at 10:00 am

Location: Jay's house  --  MAP
 
Scale:  15mm
 
Title: Encounter at Reichenberg
 
 
Setting: Bohemia in the Seven Years War with Prussians vs. Austrians
 
Rules: Larry's home rules
 
Notes: Although not an historical battle, it does take place at an historical battle site.
 
Gamemaster:   Larry Reeves
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2135757 2024-09-03T20:21:31Z 2024-09-03T20:21:31Z Game on Saturday, Sep. 7, 2024

SATURDAY Sep. 7, 2024 at 10:00 am

Location: Jay's house    MAP
 
Scale:  25mm
 
Title:  An Engagement in Mittleland
 
Setting: The disputed province of Mittleland between the Kingdoms of Parallelogram and Circumference in the continent of Europa sometime in the Middle Ages when knighthood was in flower.
 
From the mists of time (and the Jackson Gamers archives) - a previous encounter
between the Kingdoms of Parallelogram and Circumference.
 
Rules:  "Rules by Ral"
 
Notes:  A light luncheon will be served.
 
Gamemaster:  Jay Stribling
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2134307 2024-08-28T20:19:25Z 2024-08-28T20:19:26Z Game on Saturday, August 31, 2024

SATURDAY 08/31/2024

Location:  Fondren Presbyterian Church library    MAP
 
Scale:  15mm
 
Title:  Approach to Tiberius
 
 
Setting: During the recurring wars between the Byzantine Empire and the Fatamids in Egypt, the Fatamids are attempting to oust the Byzantines from Galilee.
 
Rules: "To the Strongest" modified.  All necessary play sheets will be provided.
 
Notes:  There will be a church event going on in the Fellowship Hall and on the back patio so the front door should be open.  Just come on back to the library.  We'll probably go to Quizno's to eat lunch.
 
Gamemaster:  Jim Pitts
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2127527 2024-07-31T14:47:04Z 2024-07-31T14:47:05Z Game on Saturday, August 3, 2024

SATURDAY August 3, 2024

Location:  Alex’s house   MAP
 
Scale:  Microarmor
 
Title:  Counterattack on Mortain
 
Setting:  "We must strike like lightning!" - Adolf Hitler to Field Marshall Von Kluge.  'Operation Lüttich' began shortly before midnight on the evening of August 3rd. Under direct orders from Hitler, four panzer divisions launched a counterattack westward across the Cotentin Peninsula toward Avranches. Their objective: to cut Patton's forces in half, thereby bottling up the Allied breakout.
 
 
Rules:  Memoir ’44 on the Normandy ‘Overlord’ map
 
Notes:  Lunch will be Diane's famous waffles. Please RSVP direct to Alex.
 
Gamemaster:  Alex Kirk
 
Hope to see you there!
 
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2124144 2024-07-17T04:14:23Z 2024-07-17T04:14:24Z Game on Saturday, July 20, 2024

SATURDAY - 07/20/2024 at 10:00 am

Location:  Jay Stribling's house   -  MAP
 
Scale: 25mm
 
Title: Battle of Bemis Heights, 7 Oct 1777
 
Setting:  Action fought during the Saratoga campaign between Gates' American army and Burgoyne's British army.  Burgoyne's defeat led to his surrender ten days later, which resulted in encouraging the French to actively entire the conflict. eventually leading to America's victory and independence.
 
Rules: Commands & Colors - Tricorne
 
Notes: Lunch will be provided.
 
Gamemaster: Jay Stribling
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2121208 2024-07-04T20:38:47Z 2024-07-04T20:38:48Z Game on Saturday, July 6, 1776

SATURDAY 07/06/2024

Location:  Fondren Presbyterian Church, library, 3220 Old Canton Road, Jackson
 
Scale: 15mm
 
Title: The Battle for Long Island, 27 Aug 1776 -- British Flank March
 
Setting: After the British landing on Long Island, Clinton was ordered to take an elite force and make a night march around the Continental left flank. While Clinton made the night march, Grant attacked the Continentals at Gowanus road, while Heister in command of the  Hessian troops, attacked the Continentals along Flatbush road at Battle Pass. The attacks were to hold the Continentals in position and distract them from the main army coming around the flank. 
 
The Battle of Long Island, a National Guard
Heritage Painting by 21st century artist
Domenick D'Andrea that was created for the
National Guard Bureau. The painting depicts
the Delaware Regiment at the Battle of
Long Island on August 27, 1776.
 
Rules: Commands & Colors - Tricorne
 
Notes: We will be back in the church library.  If the front door is locked, please call me at 769-226-5754 so I can come let you in.  If the door is unlocked, please come all the way back to the library.  We'll eat lunch at Quizno's.
 
Gamemaster: Jim Pitts
 
Additional Note:  If we complete the Flank Attack game and still have enough time, Jay will set up the "Grant's Attack" portion of the Battle of Long Island.  On August 22, Washington received word that the British had landed on Long Island. His troops were deployed on the high ground in front of Brooklyn Heights, hoping to inflict heavy casualties on the British before his troops fell back to the main defenses. On the British side, Clinton was ordered to take an elite force and make a night march around the Continental left flank. While Clinton made the night march, Grant’s British troops would attack the Continentals to hold them in position and distract them from the main army coming around the flank. 
 
Hope you can join us for some rollicking American Revolution action.
 
Jim
 
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2119328 2024-06-26T16:03:14Z 2024-06-26T16:03:14Z Game on Saturday, June 29, 2024
There will NOT be a game on this 5th Saturday.  Stay tuned for details about the game on Saturday, July 6.
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2116250 2024-06-13T21:08:53Z 2024-06-13T21:08:54Z Game on June 15, 20204

SATURDAY -- June 15, 2024

Location:  Jay Stribling’s house    MAP
 
Scale:  25mm
 
Title:  Battle for Lübeck - North Gate, 6 Nov 1806
 
 
 
Setting:  After the defeat at Jena-Auerstadt, General Leutnant von Blücher escaped from the Prussian debacle and took shelter in the Hanseatic city-state of Lübeck.  There he is attacked by the pursuing French columns commanded by Marshal Bernadotte.
See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_L%C3%BCbeck for more details.  
 
Rules:  Commands & Colors Napoleonic
 
Notes:  Please RSVP to Jay so he can have enough provisions. 
 
Gamemaster:  Jay Stribling
 
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2112902 2024-05-29T16:02:10Z 2024-05-29T16:02:10Z Game on Saturday, June 1, 2024

SATURDAY June 1, 2024

Location:  Alex Kirk's house [enter through garage and come up stairs]   MAP
 
Scale:  1:285 (Microarmor)
 
Title:  Battle at Alfeld.
 
Setting:  A fictitious engagement around Alfeld, Germany.  The scenario is based on the Red Storm Rising battle at Alfeld where General-Colonel Pavel Leonidovich Alekseyev leads the Soviet 20th Tank Division against the British 6 Armored Brigade. 
 
 
Rules:  Alex's modified Fist Full of Tows 3.
 
Notes:  This is his playtest for Bayou Wars convention next weekend.  Lunch will be sandwiches. 
             Please RSVP to Alex at alex-kirk@sbcglobal.net 
 
Gamemaster:  Alex Kirk
 
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2109898 2024-05-15T18:37:08Z 2024-05-15T18:37:08Z Game on Saturday, May 18, 2024

SATURDAY, May 18, 2024

Location:  Fondren Presbyterian Church library   MAP
 
Scale:  25mm
 
Title: "The Road to Berlin (with apologies to Hope and Crosby)
 
Setting:  A fictitious action between elements of the French Army of berlin and the Prussian III Korps in the fall of 1813.
 
Rules:  Valour and Fortitude
 
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2107193 2024-05-02T01:47:32Z 2024-05-02T01:47:33Z Game on Saturday, May 4, 2024 -- "May the Fourth Be with You!
Game: Saturday May 4, 2024 at 10:00 am
 
Location: Alex Kirk's house    MAP
 
Scale: 1:200 (+/-) spacecraft
 
Title: Hit and Run
 
Setting: The Rebel Alliance doesn’t have the numbers for an all out battle with the Empire. They have formed small but strong groups of fighters that appear attack and cause as much damage as they can and then jump back to hyper-space. A group of fighters led by Luke Skywalker has appeared at the Imperial held planet of Wobani. They are to cause as much damage as possible.
 
This time it appears that the Empire has guessed their target and a larger than usual Imperial force is ready for them. Darth Vader himself is leading this group of fighters.
 
Who will be victorious? Who will be blasted into the nothingness of space?
 
 
Rules: Star Wars - X-Wing
 
Notes: Lunch will be sandwiches. If everyone would RSVP to Alex so we have enough that would be appreciated.
 
Gamemaster: Ed Sansing
 
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2104383 2024-04-17T20:25:22Z 2024-04-17T20:25:23Z Game on Saturday, April 20, 2024

SATURDAY April 20, 2024

Location:  Jay Stribling’s house   MAP
 
Scale:  15mm
 
Title:  Battle of Paraitacene in 317 BC
 
Setting:  A battle between two of Alexander's "Successors" - Antigonus and Eumenes.  If we have time after that, we will fight the battle of Gabiene between the same two generals in 316 BC.  These battles take place during the Second War of the Diadochi.
 
 
Rules:  Commands & Colors Ancients.
 
Notes:  A light lunch will be provided.
 
Gamemaster:  Jay Stribling
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2101257 2024-04-04T13:22:59Z 2024-04-04T13:23:00Z Game, Saturday, April 6, 2024
GAME SATURDAY April 6 2024 at 10:00 am
 
Location: Ed Sansing's house    MAP
 
Scale: 1:144 aircraft
 
Title: The Mission for Today
 
Setting: Early in 1944 the US 8th Air Force Bomber Command is flying missions in preparation for D-Day. Rail yards and rolling stock are priority targets. The target for today is the railroad marshaling yard in Hamm, Germany.
 
 
Rules: Wings of Glory - World War 2
 
Notes: Sandwiches and chips will be provided for lunch.
 
Gamemaster: Ed Sansing
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2099682 2024-03-28T20:51:35Z 2024-03-28T20:51:36Z Game on Saturday, March 30, 2024

SATURDAY 03/30/2024 at 10:00 am

Location: Alex Kirk's house    MAP
 
Scale: 1:285 microarmor.
 
Title: The Cold War Gets Memorable!
 
Setting: A meeting engagement somewhere in western Germany in the 1980s.
 
Rules: Memoir '84
 
Notes:
This will be a another playtest of Alex's modifications of Memoir '44 to bring the rules into the Cold War period.
 
His wife will be providing waffles for lunch so please RSVP to Alex -- alex.kirk@sbcglobal.net to reserve your lunch. 
 
Gamemaster: Alex Kirk
 
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2096593 2024-03-15T00:41:46Z 2024-03-15T00:41:47Z Game on Saturday, March 16, 2024

SATURDAY March 16, 2024

Location: Jay Stribling's house  MAP
 
Scale:  40mm
 
Title: The Battle of Kolin, 18 Jun 1757    [description]
 
 
Setting: King Frederic "the Great" of Prussia attacks the defending Austrians under Marshal Daun.
 
Rules: Commands and Colors - Tricorn
 
Notes: Provisions will be provided.
 
Gamemaster: Jay Stribling
 
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2093583 2024-02-29T22:05:37Z 2024-02-29T22:05:37Z Game - Saturday March 2, 2024

SATURDAY, March 2, 2024 at 10:00 am

Location:  Alex Kirk's house -- MAP

Scale: 1:285 (6mm)

Title: Battle of Bloody Ridge (AKA Edson's Ridge), Sep. 1942

"Night Attack" by Col Donald Dickson, Marine Corps Art Collection

 Setting: The island of Guadalcanal in the southwest Pacific.

 Rules: Memoir 44

 Notes: Sandwiches will be provided so please RSVP to Alex so he can have enough rations prepared.

 Gamemaster: Alex Kirk

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Ed Sansing
tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2087363 2024-02-10T17:26:23Z 2024-02-10T17:26:24Z No Club game Feb. 17, 2024

Several members of the Jackson Gamers will be attending and running games at the Siege of Vicksburg gaming convention at the Vicksburg VFW post. The convention runs from Friday, Feb. 16 thru Monday the 19th.

There will be no club game in the Jackson area.

If you are interested in attending the convention use the links below.

Additional details and information -- http://siegeofvicksburg.org/update-3

For badges and event registration -- https://tabletop.events/conventions/siege-of-vicksburg-2024


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Ed Sansing
tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2083763 2024-02-02T00:02:40Z 2024-02-02T00:02:40Z SATURDAY Feb, 3, 2024

Location:  Fondren Presbyterian Church, 3220 Old Canton Rd, Jackson       MAP

Scale: 15mm

Title: The Battle at Ascalon, 12 August 1098

Setting: After the seizure of Jerusalem, the Crusaders headed south to secure their southern flank against the Fatimid Empire of Egypt.  Encountering the Fatimid army outside the coastal fortress of Ascalon, the Crusaders attacked.

Rules: "To the Strongest!" by Simon Miller

Notes: If the front door is locked, please call my cell phone for admittance.  If the door is open, come in and walk all the way back to the church library.

We will eat at Quizno's sandwich shop just down the street from the church.

Gamemaster: Jim Pitts

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Ed Sansing
tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2077336 2024-01-18T22:33:15Z 2024-01-18T22:33:16Z Game on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024

SATURDAY Jan. 20, 2024 at 10:00 am

Location:  Library at Fondren Presbyterian Church    MAP
 
Scale:  15mm
 
Title:  Battle of Alt Kirchendorf
 
 
Setting: A fictitious battle between His Britannic Majesty's Army in Germany and the Royal French Army somewhere in western Germany during the Seven Years War.
 
Rules:  "Carnage and Glory" computer assisted rules
 
Notes: 
If the church door is locked, please call me at 769-226-5754 for admittance.  Otherwise come all the way back to the church library.
 
Lunch will be chicken chili, brownies, and homemade bread made by my gracious wife.  All you need to bring is your drink.
 
Gamemaster: Tim Chadwick, one of the original Jackson Gamers, visiting from Mount Airey, North Carolina.
 
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2070173 2024-01-03T14:40:06Z 2024-01-03T14:40:07Z Game on Saturday, January 6, 2024

SATURDAY Jan. 6, 2024 at 10:00 am

Location:  Jay Stribling's house   MAP
 
Scale: 15mm
 
Title: Battle of Falkirk Muir, 17 Jan 1746
 
Setting: With the Jacobite army besieging Stirling Castle, the English relief army under General Hawley is attacked by the Jacobites late in the afternoon.  Fought in failing light and heavy snow, Hawley's left wing was routed but his right held firm and for a while both sides believed themselves to have been defeated. As a result of this confusion, the Jacobites failed to follow up their victory, leading to bitter disputes over responsibility for failure and allowing the government troops to regroup in Edinburgh. Hawley was replaced as commander by General Cumberland and when he resumed the advance on 30 January, the Jacobites abandoned Stirling and withdrew to Inverness. The rebellion later ended at the Battle of Culloden in April, 1746.  [From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Falkirk_Muir ]
 
 
Rules: "Jacobite Rising"
 
Notes:
  • There are two parts to this game scenario and if time allows, we will play both of them.
  • Lunch will be hot dogs.  If anyone has qualms about eating this "highly processed meat product," please let Jay know.
Gamemaster: Jay Stribling
 
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tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2067797 2023-12-28T22:39:34Z 2023-12-30T14:56:02Z Game - December 30, 2023

Location:  Chad Daniels' apartment is at 100 Carlton Park Drive, Apartment 1009, Flowood MS.   MAP

Gate code is in  the email sent to club members.  Take an immediate left upon entering the complex.  His apartment is beside the small stop sign just before the rear gate.  Feel free to park behind the two garage doors.  There should be enough parking for 3-4 cars.  There are additional spaces to which he can direct you if we have a larger turnout.  Kindly RSVP by December 28th.

Game Time:  10:30 a.m.

Scale:  28mm Napoleonic

Title:  Quasi-historical based on engagements between Russian and French forces between the capitulation at Ulm and the Battle of Austerlitz.

Setting:  Austria, November 1805

Rules:  Valour and Fortitude, 2nd Edition.  Free rules may be found here: https://www.perry-miniatures.com/valour-fortitude/vf-rules/

Notes:  Chad has a townhome at Carlton Park Apartments.  Lunch and refreshments served, please call/text/email him regarding and food allergies or other food-related concerns. 

Gamemaster:  Chad Daniels  email cejdaniels@gmail.com

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Ed Sansing
tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2063191 2023-12-16T02:29:32Z 2023-12-16T02:31:20Z Game Saturday December 16, 2023

SATURDAY Dec. 16, 2023 (89th Anniversary of beginning of Unternehmen Wacht am Rhein)

Location:  Alex Kirk's house  MAP

 Scale: 1:285 microarmor

 Title: The Beginnings of the "Battle of the Bulge"

 Setting: The Ardennes Forest, Dec. 16, 1944

 

 

Rules: Memoir '44

 Notes: Provisions (waffles and bacon) will be provided by Alex and Diane.  Please let Alex know if you will be at the game so enough provisions can be provided.

 Gamemaster: Alex Kirk

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Ed Sansing
tag:www.jacksongamers.net,2013:Post/2056892 2023-11-30T02:30:12Z 2023-11-30T02:30:13Z Game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023

SATURDAY December 2, 2023 at 10:00 am

Location:  Alex Kirk's house.    MAP
 
Scale: 1:285 microarmor
 
Title: The Beginning of Unternehmen Zitadelle (Operation Citadel)
 
Setting: The Kursk Salient in July 1943
 
Rules: Memoir '44 "Overlord" expansion.
 
Notes: Lunch will be sandwiches and cookies. Please RSVP directly to Alex at alex-kirk@sbcglobal.net 
 
Gamemaster: Alex Kirk
 
Hope to see you there.
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