So one of the ships carrying the American troops to Vera Cruz, has instead, literally dropped onto a beach in the Alternative Yucatan. A rough barricade was thrown up, just in time in fact...
If you like reading Alternative History novels, I highly recommend Destroyermen and its prequel, The Artillerymen. The latter tells of American soldiers on their way to Vera Cruz during the Mexican-American War when they are mysteriously transported to a parallel planet Earth. This new Earth, among other things, has seen dinosaurs evolve into intelligent life, called the Grik. Another twist, is a culture based around the Spanish conquistadors melding with central American cultures into a bloody Holy Dominion Kingdom. The Americans find themselves deposited into what we would call the Yucatan, where they are attacked by Grik and Holy Dominion allies, the Holcano (Mayan tribe).
American soldiers representing Volunteers and Regulars from the book...
This game was actually played way back in April, but following my purchase of an historical property in Victor Colorado, and weeks of work in the building, Im finally returning to my blog.
This is the view from over the Danish defensive position. This contains one squad of a bicycle platoon tasked with defending the border region. The German armored/mechanized (yes, tanks and armored cars against bicycle troops!) is seen approaching form the top-left corner.
I purchased both the Boardgame and the Lannister/Stark Starter set several years ago, did a little bit of painting, then put it aside. Having recently watched the Series House of Dragons, and putting me into that frame of my, I brought out the figures and began painting again. The Club is actually going to try the Boardgame this Wednesday and so perhaps the figs will come into use.
Here is the Starks, (l-r) Catelyn, Robb, Grey Wind, and Sansa...
For anyone who has interest in WWII, this Danish film is a must see. The production includes authentic uniforms, weapons and tactics. You can watch bicycle troops armed with LMG and rifles try to stop an armored column consisting of Sdkfz 221s, a 223, PZ I and PzII! Later in film, you can see a M/C sidecar 20mm a/t gun hit a Pz II and so on. The story is the little known German invasion of Denmark in 1940, where the 'fighting' only lasted a few hours, some of which took place after the government itself surrendered (as also shown in film). It is well worth your time.
Great Escape Games has recently introduced their line of Danish troops, and it looks like it was taken right from the movie. You have infantry, motorcycles, dismounted m/c troops, and supporting weapons. The gang is going to recreate several of the movie scenes on our table in a couple of weeks, and some of the early figures have been completed. Please excuse the shiny effect of the photos, they are indeed matt-finish but I needed to use a flash...
Its been a long time since I've added to my Blog. I purchased ahistorical building in Victor Colorado which I've been working on, but thats another story. Reading a series of books written by Howard Turk inspired me to recreate Shanghai's famous Bund in 3D. Years ago, I produced a diorama in 2D that reached over 40 feet. For now I have recreated a total of seven of the 22 buildings located along the Whangpoo/Huangpu River.
Starting at the southern end of the Bund (near the French Concession of the early 20th Century), we see (from left to right) the McBain/Asia Building; the Shanghai Club (home to the famous Long Bar); Union Building; anf the NKK Building...
