Battlereport: Force on Force - somewhere in Afghanistan

Battle Report: Somewhere in Afghanistan, November 2008

In the streets of a Village, an intense battle unfolded between a USMC Force Recon unit and a well-prepared Insurgent force. The Marines’ mission: evacuate their wounded comrades and push the enemy back decisively.

🔥 Situation
The USMC convoy was caught in a complex Insurgent ambush. Two HMMWVs were disabled by RPG fire, sparking an hours-long engagement. With 250 Insurgents in the area, quick decisions were vital to turn the tide.

Mission Execution

Left Flank: Squad 1 advanced under heavy fire. A Marine was wounded by an Insurgent sniper but avenged by USMC marksmen. The injured Marine was swiftly evacuated to the CCP.

Right Flank: HMMWVs delivered precise fire, neutralizing an LMG position. Squad 2 laid down suppressive fire as artillery deployed a smoke screen to obscure the disabled vehicles.

Compound Clearance
Squad 2 evacuated the HMMWV crew and cleared the right compound. Meanwhile, Squad 1 fought through reinforcements in the left compound, securing it after a fierce close-quarters battle.

✈️ Air Support
The Tactical Air Controller relayed coordinates for an F-15 airstrike, which obliterated the Insurgent HQ and forced the enemy into retreat.

✅ Outcome
Both objectives were accomplished: the wounded were evacuated, and enemy positions were neutralized. Final tally:
👉 2 wounded Marines
👉 25 Insurgents KIA, with unknown wounded

This was an exciting game that reignited our passion for the project! We’re currently crafting and painting civilians and decorations to make the board even more immersive. Stay tuned for updates – we can’t wait to share our progress!