tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968996266509809819.post4421319595912662334..comments2023-07-01T01:17:58.674-07:00Comments on Sword of Gideon : War for Independence, Fight #4Just Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968996266509809819.post-28245689837434567232017-07-06T06:40:32.783-07:002017-07-06T06:40:32.783-07:00Here's the link again ... https://www.boardgam...Here's the link again ... https://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/486644/jerusalem?size=largeLegion4https://www.blogger.com/profile/15378104769638263711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968996266509809819.post-57494767755484666412017-07-06T06:39:46.494-07:002017-07-06T06:39:46.494-07:00Jack, here's a link to that board game "J...Jack, here's a link to that board game "Jerusalem". https://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/486644/jerusalem?size=large Click thru the pics of the game. Shows some pretty good OOBs, maps with unit placements etc. May assist in you games about the '48 War. Legion4https://www.blogger.com/profile/15378104769638263711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968996266509809819.post-80103707089122559132017-07-05T15:53:11.041-07:002017-07-05T15:53:11.041-07:00The Battle for Latrun was basically about the Brit...The Battle for Latrun was basically about the British made police fort there. Occupied by the Jordanian Arab Legion. The fort was on some high ground which dominated the intersection of a road running in all 4 directions. That cut off Israelis in Jerusalem. <br /><br /> There were 5 battle in and around the fort from May-Jul of '48. With the last battle's aim to finally capture the fort from elements of the Jordanian Arab Legion. <br /><br />In this last attempt an Israeli "Mech" Bn, which was made up of some "homemade" Armored Cars, etc. Was supported by 2 Cromwell tanks crewed by British deserters. This last attack was repulsed by the Arab Legion with 25lbers FA support. And the Jordanians held the fort until the '67 War. <br /><br />Hope that helps ? <br /><br />The interesting thing is the Israelis managed to make a by pass to the Latrun Police Fort. By literally making a route called the "Burma Road". To keep Jerusalem supplied. <br /> Legion4https://www.blogger.com/profile/15378104769638263711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968996266509809819.post-88503016401171325692017-07-05T11:55:34.030-07:002017-07-05T11:55:34.030-07:00Thanks man, and that sounds like a cool boardgame....Thanks man, and that sounds like a cool boardgame. Any future scenario advice for Latrun?<br /><br />V/R,<br />Jack<br />Just Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968996266509809819.post-9191899187431720992017-07-03T08:28:33.561-07:002017-07-03T08:28:33.561-07:00As always great work Jack ! I know they are not th...As always great work Jack ! I know they are not the IDF just yet. I have an excellent old board game from the now defunct Conflict publishing. Called "Jerusalem" and it take place all around the Jerusalem area, Latrun, etc. During the '48 War. Was one of my favorite games. And the battle for Jerusalem with the Israelis vs. the Jordanian Arab Legion is always a very hard fought battle. Legion4https://www.blogger.com/profile/15378104769638263711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968996266509809819.post-1709627623985399292017-07-03T07:34:53.116-07:002017-07-03T07:34:53.116-07:00Thanks Legion, I appreciate it man. But not IDF y...Thanks Legion, I appreciate it man. But not IDF yet, they have not yet declared independence, but it's coming!<br /><br />V/R,<br />Jack<br />Just Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968996266509809819.post-10665586912434313142017-07-03T07:34:08.972-07:002017-07-03T07:34:08.972-07:00Alan,
Thanks buddy! Yeah, the character developm...Alan,<br /><br />Thanks buddy! Yeah, the character development is really coming along nicely, my only concern is that I've played five more fights and casualties have been significant :(<br /><br />I'm working on the batreps, stay tuned!<br /><br />V/R,<br />Jack<br />Just Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968996266509809819.post-30066802862884325332017-07-03T07:32:44.907-07:002017-07-03T07:32:44.907-07:00Thanks Jimmi, glad you're making it through al...Thanks Jimmi, glad you're making it through all the rain! Hurry up catching up, I've been having a great time!<br /><br />V/R,<br />Jack<br />Just Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968996266509809819.post-48770966928116137952017-07-03T07:15:23.952-07:002017-07-03T07:15:23.952-07:00Great game & report Jack ! Go IDF !Great game & report Jack ! Go IDF ! Legion4https://www.blogger.com/profile/15378104769638263711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968996266509809819.post-43523213836610337822017-07-03T03:50:19.045-07:002017-07-03T03:50:19.045-07:00*glad I didn't* typing on my phone - bah!*glad I didn't* typing on my phone - bah!Oswaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216846942285637102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968996266509809819.post-29140832330840570272017-07-03T03:48:40.254-07:002017-07-03T03:48:40.254-07:00Thanks Jack, what an epic finish. GlD I didn't...Thanks Jack, what an epic finish. GlD I didn't have to hold that together - on a knifes edge a number of times. Really like the way you build the characters - great to see Hiram pull through after so many gallant moves. Can't wait for more!Oswaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216846942285637102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968996266509809819.post-38369280071586178302017-07-02T03:20:04.862-07:002017-07-02T03:20:04.862-07:00Brilliant ! ... I've got some serious catching...Brilliant ! ... I've got some serious catching up to do ! I really appreciate the effort in your AAR's. Jimmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03273173975996232735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968996266509809819.post-55778319173906518022017-07-01T15:49:17.710-07:002017-07-01T15:49:17.710-07:00Thanks Pat, I appreciate it! More on the way, I p...Thanks Pat, I appreciate it! More on the way, I played all day long, got five games in, just have to find time to write them up...<br /><br />V/R,<br />Jack<br />Just Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968996266509809819.post-91690484513023467002017-07-01T08:13:26.747-07:002017-07-01T08:13:26.747-07:00Great series - I love reading these AARs Great series - I love reading these AARs PatGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00379668269395518541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968996266509809819.post-22374726727421603862017-06-29T16:16:39.820-07:002017-06-29T16:16:39.820-07:00Just the end of the beginning, my Dear Mr Travers,...Just the end of the beginning, my Dear Mr Travers, we still have a long way to go in the War of Independence!<br /><br />V/R,<br />Jack<br />Just Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552962741823929433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968996266509809819.post-33653991461794683922017-06-29T15:35:16.930-07:002017-06-29T15:35:16.930-07:00I did think that the Jordanians had a good chance ...I did think that the Jordanians had a good chance to win this one, but they are the wrong side :-) What with magic dice and allowing Jewish self rally near the end...<br /><br />Great report and a good ending to this series of battles.Shaun Travershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05691522858410783769noreply@blogger.com