South Africa: January 1879.
In response to a British ultimatum, the Zulu King, Cetshwayo, has ordered his armies to mobilize for war!
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| Traditional opening dance scene. |
A small British garrison from the 58th Foot has been posted at a border trading post to guard the ford and assist convoys hauling supplies to the front. One such convoy is currently laagered on a hill overlooking the river along with its escort of two companies of the 92nd and a Naval landing party.
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| "Sir! Messenger from the column, riding hard!" |
Shortly before midday, a rider is seen approaching at a gallop, hotly pursued by Zulu warriors. What can it mean? Better safe than sorry, the order is given: "STAND TO!!"
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| Last Stand: Scen#30 from One Hour Wargames. Each 1 foot square on Thomas' map has become a block of 4x4 hexes on the left and right, or a 4x5 block in the center and the compass revolved 180 degrees so that the hill is to the south. |
The animation on those zulus is just great! Who made them?
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to a "Last Stand"!
A Call to Arms (link)
DeleteNice figures and about the only plastic ones that are a good match size and bulk-wise for old metal toy soldiers. I picked these up some 20 years ago.
Fantastic figures Ross - should be a messy encounter for the Brits
ReplyDeleteCould be messy all around!
DeleteLooking forward to seeing this game Ross...
ReplyDeleteFeels good to get this lot out again.
DeleteYour Zulus look terrific! The dancing Zulu is a pleasing pose.
ReplyDeleteThey were a chance find in a toy soldier shop in Gettysburg in 2002. Absolutely no use in wargaming but they insist on showing up for most battles regardless. :)
DeleteThis should be dramatic.
ReplyDeleteBelatedly, it was!
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