The Little Bighorn

As promised I managed to run the Battle of the Little Bighorn scenario at the club. It is meant to represent the final stand as the Native Americans close in. The rules were the simple Fistful of Lead Reloaded. The forces we split as follows. 2 groups of dismounted US cavalry, each of 5 figures. One of which was designated as Custer. The Native Americans had 4 groups each of 5 figures, nearly half of which were mounted.

It is not much of a battle report as I spent most of the game laughing. Memorable highlights being Custer, finally crumbling under numerous attacks. There was also a bit of friendly fire amongst the cavalry and plenty oof mutterings about the number of Aces and Queen of hearts that John drew allowing him to recover all the wounds inflicted on him. The final act saw a wounded trooper trying to crawl to safety, only for 2 Souix warriors to track him down and put an end to his life, Now for the pictures.

Preparing for the last stand

Not quite Souix

Let's go

Quickly dubbed wounded Knee after being shot twice

Lack of ammo was not good

Lone marksman- little bo peep

Charge

Custer is down

Here they come again

Friendly fire amidst the carnage

The final few

Not a good time to run out of ammo

It's not looking good

Great shooting before the Queen of hearts

Charging 'injuns'

Last man standing

So, a very enjoyable again, so much so we go again next week, with a few different players. Mitch also hopes to get the Cacti painted. We could also do with a few more dismounted Native Americans for when they get wounded and un-horsed