The Battle at Crocodile River

Following an unsuccessful attempt to capture The Azande capital during which much of the British column was destroyed, 13 Brits (including one wounded) and aproximately 20 wounded Samburu allies retreated westward towards the coast. Azande forces however raced ahead of them to cut off their retreat as well as following them up from the rear. Initial view showing Azande forces from their capital to the left with additional Azande at the top approaching fords on the River. The Brits will form a thin line on the hill top center while their Samburu musketmen will occupy the hill to the lower right.

The Azande pursuing the Brits in their retreat, readying for their attack:

View from the south as additional Azande close up on the River: 

After two turns of fire brought on advancing Azande (and breaking two of their elements) the Brits have to about face to defend from yet another attack. At the bottom, their Samburu muskets have been overwhelmed in melee combat. One last group of Samburu can be seen renetering the battle from the right:

Two additional waves of Azande have been shot to pieces, although British casualties have left only four men on the hill!

Six Samburu allies survive a melee and break this last Azande element, forcing them to retire!

The thin red line has held again!

We had 120 Azande (utilizing my entire collection as well as dozens of 'genetic' tribesmen) attacking 13 Brits and 20 Samburu allies. Quiet the fight, with early Azande losses/breaking units dooming them to defeat. The battered British force is limping back to their starting point. The campaign will continue.

This is just one part of our continuing campaign set in my fictionalized Africa/Asian Continent. Further explanation can be found earlier in my Blog, so I hope you have some time to check it out. Things got so hectic I wasn't able to provide a more detailed photo rendition of the battle. Will try harder next time. Meanwhile, there was a second, smaller encounter I have called "the Massacre" which you can also view. Enjoy