Checkpoint Charlie

One of my first converted Empress figures.

Background

In a multi-sided civil war like this, no one side will have a continuous defence line. Towns will have a garrison from one faction or another (all towns will also have a number of 5^th column groups) and that garrison will also have to provide smaller units too man outpost. This garrison will also have to send out patrols, man checkpoints, collect food, keep the local economy going as well as raiding nearby enemies. 

Lord Winterfield (on the left) and two members of the Taunton B.U.F.

 Introduction

Roadblocks and checkpoints are a great way for any side to try and control areas. These roadblocks and checkpoints can also be very exposed and may be attacked.

Ground

The table has a crossroads or T junction at its centre with the roads running to the table edge. The rest of the table is fields with 1 or 2 small woods and small farm buildings.

General Situation

Blue force has set up a roadblock/checkpoint at the junction, with a small covering force as well. Red force is going to attack the roadblock/checkpoint from 1 table edge.

Set-up

Blue force set up at the roadblock/checkpoint, with the cover force within 12in. Red force deploy along 1 table edge.

MAP ( You know the area where you're fighting VBCW, where would you set up a checkpoint?)

A Footsore figure with Empress head.

 Red Forces

Troop List

Red force has a 3 section platoon with an HQ and support weapon.

Execution

Red force dice to see which table edge they start on.

Objective

To clear the Blue force’s roadblock/checkpoint.

Another Footsore figure with an Empress head.

Blue Forces

Troop List

Blue has a 2 section platoon with an HQ and support weapon.

Execution

Set up the roadblock/checkpoint with 1 section and make the position of the HQ, support weapon and cover section on a map. After the Red forces have deployed put the HQ, support weapon and cover section on the table.

Objective

Drive off Red force and keep control of the roadblock/checkpoint.

Green Forces

Add any or all of the following;

.Civilians trapped at the checkpoint when the fighting starts. Use random movement for them. They cannot be shot at.

.An agent of a 3^rd faction trapped at the checkpoint when the fighting starts. The agent must get off table.

.The Mitchel brothers with a load of arms (see The Arms Deal); they must not let the arms get captured.