The city of Pabna from the west:
...and from the east (the blocks of buildings represent the slum districts of Pabna which I was preparing the night before when I ran out of paint! Finished blocks can be seen at upper portion of photo):
...and from the south (which includes the unfinished walls):
On the outskirts of the city are two Hindu temples (compliments of Petsmart!):
The defending garrison, including 46 Russian soldiers and assorted other official types:
You may notice two Golov guns, two Ruga Ruga and a 9lb smoothbore cannon manned by Egyptians (both on loan from the friendly Khedive):
A portion of the avenging Indian armies:
The 'festivities' will commence tomorrow morning and will provide the story.
DAY OF BATTLE!
There were five Princely states ranged against the Russian garrison. The last to join were the Sikh who saw their holy city attacked earlier by a Russian force although the inhabitants were able to escape. In our game some 650 Indians were to attack the approximately 55 Russians! It began with a three day bombardment which leveled several sections of the walls and bastions. (you will notice I used a new product offered at Michael's called 'Kenetic Sand' for the breaches...I recommend it) On the fourth day the assault begins!
The view of the southwest perimeter at the end of turn 3 shows the Sikh who have already seen one element of 30 men fail their morale while a second close to the unfinished wall has taken severe casaulties. The regular Khalsa (army) has moved up in support while their ally, the Gurkha, are attacking further to the right:
Along further to the right (above) in the southwest sector the Prince of Lahore was sending his army into the breach. (on the right corner of the wall is the rubble of a destroyed bastion)But there were Russians hiding in those buildings who would inflict severe losses on the Prince and his men!
Here in the east, Agra's forces are pushing towards the gate. A Russian Gorlov gun has been dropping large numbers of the attackers! Their large force of Ghazis are sheltering now in the lee of the wall, but there were 30 who originally started the assault but being those pesky fanatics, they have survived three morale checks!
In the northwest sector the men from Ramagar are meeting with only light resistance offered by the second Russian Gorlov and the Egyptian 9lb smoothbore. The green and blue caps represent further troops that we will pull from the casualites as I was about 100 figures short) On the far right is an element of Hindu religious fanatics that I just received from Indus Miniatures in time for this fight:
With heavy fire brought to bear by the element behind the destroyed section of wall, the Russian Gorlov crew suffers 67% casualties!
By turn 5, Agra's Ghazis have poured into Pabna and just destpatched two Russians who were attempting to fall back from the wall. The Golov will, unfortunately for the men from Agra, pivot around and blast the Ghazi crowded below!
DAY OF BATTLE!
There were five Princely states ranged against the Russian garrison. The last to join were the Sikh who saw their holy city attacked earlier by a Russian force although the inhabitants were able to escape. In our game some 650 Indians were to attack the approximately 55 Russians! It began with a three day bombardment which leveled several sections of the walls and bastions. (you will notice I used a new product offered at Michael's called 'Kenetic Sand' for the breaches...I recommend it) On the fourth day the assault begins!
The view of the southwest perimeter at the end of turn 3 shows the Sikh who have already seen one element of 30 men fail their morale while a second close to the unfinished wall has taken severe casaulties. The regular Khalsa (army) has moved up in support while their ally, the Gurkha, are attacking further to the right:
Along further to the right (above) in the southwest sector the Prince of Lahore was sending his army into the breach. (on the right corner of the wall is the rubble of a destroyed bastion)But there were Russians hiding in those buildings who would inflict severe losses on the Prince and his men!
Here in the east, Agra's forces are pushing towards the gate. A Russian Gorlov gun has been dropping large numbers of the attackers! Their large force of Ghazis are sheltering now in the lee of the wall, but there were 30 who originally started the assault but being those pesky fanatics, they have survived three morale checks!
In the northwest sector the men from Ramagar are meeting with only light resistance offered by the second Russian Gorlov and the Egyptian 9lb smoothbore. The green and blue caps represent further troops that we will pull from the casualites as I was about 100 figures short) On the far right is an element of Hindu religious fanatics that I just received from Indus Miniatures in time for this fight:
With heavy fire brought to bear by the element behind the destroyed section of wall, the Russian Gorlov crew suffers 67% casualties!
By turn 5, Agra's Ghazis have poured into Pabna and just destpatched two Russians who were attempting to fall back from the wall. The Golov will, unfortunately for the men from Agra, pivot around and blast the Ghazi crowded below!
Back in the northwest sector, the Indians are pouring into the city to be met by the four Egyptians and their two Ruga Ruga guards (center of photo), provided by the Sultan of Zanzibar (part of our story) The brief fight will be over in two turns as the defenders were overwhelmed:
More Ramagar forces are pouring into the E section of Pabna and overrunning the handful of Russians trying to resist. A devastating volley from the Indians at the lower photo, have just dropped 4 of 5 Russians baring the street. (The two Hindu fanatics seen on the roof are actually inside the building charging against the Russians seen at bottom of photo):
The last fanatic goes down before the Russian bayonets, but they too are overwhelmed:
By turn 6, the forces of Lahore (SE sector) after suffering heavy casulaties and the breaking of two out of four elements, are struggling in the narrow streets of the slum district:
The view from the N by turn 7, with hordes of men from Ramagar reaching the center square. Another group has moved to recover the Golov gun after the final crewman was despatched:
A view from the east down the main street. The men seen on the roof of the building in center are pouring fire down on 3 Russians in the courtyard below:
The view of that same courtyard with only 2 Russians left standing and no where to go!
The final 10 Russian soldiers are grouped at the western end of Pabna where they have successfully driven off the forces of both Lahore and Agra. But more Indians are charging them!
The first wave is actually broken although more Russians go down as well. One element remaining to drive off, can they hold? (or so hoped the Russians):
A view of the destruction:
Sadly for the Russians, another force drives against them (another 75 men!) and sensing the end, 3 Russian Monks and 3 Specialists (Engineer, Doctor and Geologist) run out of their cover (in the Mosque!) and go down in the final spate of violence. The Princes have their revenge!
The game which took approximately 6.5 hours to complete, was enjoyed by six players involved. The Russian player hoping right to the bitter end that he would hold out but the numbers were just too great. The Princes losses were 'acceptable': 61 lightly wounded, 66 moderate/serious wounded, and 57 dead. Ramagar is now a proud owner of a Golov (the second was destroyed by Agra artillery fire) and a 9lb smoothbore. It will be seen if the Confederation can remain united after this fight. The Campaign goes on! May you make all those critical rolls!
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