Italian Adventure

This is a review of our game on Sunday. I had hoped to have 2 more players but there were enough to have an enjoyable game. The American platoon supported by a Sherman M4 was assigned to secure a path through the enemy held territory. A German platoon was scrambled to stop the break out, supported by a sniper. The rules used were Chain of Command by TooFatLardies. I have found this to be a rule set that requires a longer learning curve than more straight forward sets like Bolt Action. Fortunately, the players participating were muddled through and found it an interesting challenge and agreed it was worth investing in learning.


An important lesson that differentiates these rules from others is that units in reserve can turn up and fire in one action. The Americans deployed 2 of their three squads and overwhelmed a single squad. They were brave and advanced out of cover when the enemy squad broke and ran. The next turn the Germans deployed another squad from reserve and caught the Americans in the open. The Americans were in turn, shot up and forced to withdraw.


Another lesson is that attacking is difficult. The attacker does not get overwhelming numbers to accomplish a task and will need to use all the tools available in the rules. These include using covering fire and smoke to allow your troops to advance.


The table came together well. I ordered up some terrain building tools in the form of rolling pins that imprint cobblestones and brickwork on Styrofoam. This should make building houses and buildings easier.


I am very tempted to order up another army or two for this game system. In particular, Black Tree Design is having a sale and have some nice looking British Airborne troops...


Sorry for the lack of pictures but I remain without a camera. Any viewer advice on an effective and inexpensive digital camera???