The Battle of Tettenhall Green

 Now Phil and I have eased back into our established gaming pattern of alternate biweekly venues it was my turn to host a game in GHQ. Phil requested a VBCW game set in our alternative time frame in South Staffordshire and Wolverhampton. So, the Battle of Tettenhall Green was the setting for our game. A convoy of supplies for the Manders of Wightwick Manor escorted by elements of the South Staffordshire regiment have paused for a brew near Tettenhall Green. Their presence has been made known to Lord Rawnsley and he has hurriedly raised forces intent on capturing the convoy for his own use! After 6 of the expected 12 Turns the relief force sent by the Manders can come to the aid of the Regulars defending the convoy. The winner is the player in uncontested possession of the convoy when the game ends on 12 Turns. The rules are Bolt Action, less the gaming stupidities it is prone to ~

The Regulars of the South Staffordshire regiment debus for a brew, taking shelter in the nearby buildings.

In the van of the advance Lord Rawnsley oversees the early deployment of his B.U.F. supported by a Renault tank and elements if Wolverhampton constabulary.

The Chillington Mounted Rifles are moving on his left flank hoping to get around behind the Regulars' position and threaten the road any relief must come along.

Supported by the Renault tank and a metal bashed armoured van, the police and the Three Tuns Irregulars are similarly trying to get around the South Staffordshire's other flank.

The B.U.F. are moving to support the thrust of the Chillington Mounted Rifles.

The South Staffordshire regiment's troops are moving into the buildings as opposition mounts up, leaving the vehicles of the convoy dangerously unguarded.

Unseen by any, the Chillington Mounted Rifles have dismounted and occupied the upper floors of the houses overlooking the main road any relief force must come along!

Still, it's almost opening time and nothing can disrupt that for hardened drinkers!

Elements of the police have got around behind the flank of the Regulars holding St Editha's Mission to Fallen Women.

The Workers' Militias are the first of Manders' relief column to arrive. They can out on the right of the road to block the move of the B.U.F.

As the Vickers crests the rise it comes under fire from the Renault. The shot is close, but misses!

Volunteers from the Wightwick Manor estate, led by the faithful retainer Singleton, arrive to support the defence of the convoy.

Meanwhile the Express & Star Rifles are pushing forward to block any attack down the road by Manders' relief force.

Pressure is building on the Regulars in St Editha's and more police are getting around the flank to threaten the convoy 

The Valkyries of the Tettenhall Women's Institute rush out from their transport and assault the Wightwick Manor Volunteers! The hand to hand fighting is vicious, but the WI prevail! A loud chorus of Jerusalem is heard across the battlefield as they break out the jam rations!

Having captured the convoy under the cover of the gallant actions of the WI the police drive the vehicles away, winning the battle for Lord Rawnsley's forces!

The Vickers tank can do nothing to alter the outcome, retiring under fire from the Renault!

Lord Rawnsley received news of his victory from his B.U.F. commander. Twelve Turns of VBCW madness! What's not to like we wondered?