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A Sittangbad Refight Update: Nearing the End of Move Five. . .

 Here is a general overview of the tabletop, again from behind General MacDuff's lines, before the second melee has been resolved.  Look closely, and you'll see that MacDuff's hot-tempered hussars have charged von Tschatschke's cuirassiers once more while the latter's own hussars have begun withdrawing through Sittangbad and (almost) across the bridge.  


Here is a closeup of the ensuing second cavalry melee of the game.  I must admit, this one took off quickly and reached fever pitch before I realized it.  Either way it goes, I am truly enjoying the experience given the miles that separate the three of us participating in the game.

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Peter Douglas said…
Stokes
Looks like a great game and great pictures!
Enjoy, PD
6:15 PM
WSTKS-FM Worldwide said…
Thank you, Peter. Greg is taking some good photos o the game to help ROss and I along in our command decisions. I'm lightening and cropping a few of them with Phothop Elements before sharing here at the GD of S blog. Happy New Year!

Best Regards,

Stokes
7:52 PM
Conrad Kinch said…
Good to see this progressing at such a brisk clip - the problem with online games is that they tend to lose momentum easily.
7:24 AM
WSTKS-FM Worldwide said…
Yes, I agree. However, Greg is really doing his utmost to keep us on track. Of course, it helps to have an opponent like General MacDuff, who forces me to remain on my toes.

Best Regards,

Stokes
8:02 AM
Unknown said…
Happy New Year and great to see the game progressing well. Looks like it'll be a close run thing.
Best regards,
Simon
8:14 AM
James Fisher said…
Love those massed cavalry. A top photo!
9:48 PM
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