Friday Night Games: Boer War - Relief of Ladysmith 1899

Friday 6th April saw the first of two weeks fighting of John's 15mm Boer War award game. Figures are from John's collection and we used the "By Jingo!" rule set, the game was staged at Rupert's venue.

The Boer forces were commanded by Rupert  Dave and Mat, whilst Steve, Phil and Mike W played the plucky British attackers.

The scenario was a recreation of Boer actions that attempted to delay British relief of the Siege of Ladysmith in 1899.

Boer camp / field hospital

Mounted Infantry Battalion and supportng guns on British right flank

Bitish Artillery supporting centre right Infantry Brigade

Naval guns agvancing slowly centre right

British Center advances

Centre Left, British infantry brigade advancing on enemy held hills

British Centre

Boer forces hold hills on their left

And same on Boer left

Another view, with Field Hospital to rear

Close-up of JOhn's Boer Figures

Boer 'Long Tom' gun and commanders in their Centre rear

German Legion fighting with the Boers

British attack closes with Boers on the British left flank