The Navwar Polish Armoured Train This is a model of the more common type train used by Poland in '39. The Nr 55 had a different turret arrangement of only one gun in a turret at the very front and back end.

The Navwar Polish Armoured Train

This is a model of the more common type train used by Poland in '39. The Nr 55 had a different turret arrangement of only one gun in a turret at the very front and back end.

The train again The Bofors AA was placed on one of the flat cars that was the front and back of the train. They were very fortunate to 'find' this piece to supplement their megre AA defences.

The train again

The Bofors AA was placed on one of the flat cars that was the front and back of the train. They were very fortunate to 'find' this piece to supplement their megre AA defences.

Table View The RR is in the thick woods at the top of the table. The Germans are trying to secure the bridge (where 3 blinds are located, hiding 3 armored cars). The Poles get to start within 6" of the woods/road leading to the train.

Table View

The RR is in the thick woods at the top of the table. The Germans are trying to secure the bridge (where 3 blinds are located, hiding 3 armored cars). The Poles get to start within 6" of the woods/road leading to the train.

From the woods The Poles would send out one group of Tankettes, FT17s along the road that skirts the woods and stream and the other armor group and assault platoon would come out from the road in the center of the table.

From the woods

The Poles would send out one group of Tankettes, FT17s along the road that skirts the woods and stream and the other armor group and assault platoon would come out from the road in the center of the table.

Distracted Polish Commander Rob looks away as Rick places his blinds (probably someone was complaining we didn't have enough trees on the table).

Distracted Polish Commander

Rob looks away as Rick places his blinds (probably someone was complaining we didn't have enough trees on the table).

First contact Rick sent the two Sdkfz 222s to engage the Poles coming (slowly) down the road. The FT17 managed to immobilize one a/c and the tankettes drove off the other.

First contact

Rick sent the two Sdkfz 222s to engage the Poles coming (slowly) down the road. The FT17 managed to immobilize one a/c and the tankettes drove off the other.

None Shall Pass A Sdkfz 221 is left guarding the bridge.

None Shall Pass

A Sdkfz 221 is left guarding the bridge.

Polish infantry and more armor The assault group moves into the buildings while the other armor group engages the a/c on the bridge.

Polish infantry and more armor

The assault group moves into the buildings while the other armor group engages the a/c on the bridge.

Swarm the car The Poles make a close assault on the immobile 222. Random Event of 'Heroric Leader' inspired the Polish assault group CO to lead some riflemen out to capture the stalled German vehicle. Meanwhile, the FT-17 took an engine damage hi

Swarm the car

The Poles make a close assault on the immobile 222. Random Event of 'Heroric Leader' inspired the Polish assault group CO to lead some riflemen out to capture the stalled German vehicle. Meanwhile, the FT-17 took an engine damage hit and one of the tankettes (the one with the radio) threw a track (another random event).

Looking for a train to catch A couple of HS 123s (Navwar models) arrive over the table. They spot the steam & artillery fire coming from the train.

Looking for a train to catch

A couple of HS 123s (Navwar models) arrive over the table. They spot the steam & artillery fire coming from the train.

Bombs away Most of the bombs miss before the biplanes are driven away by the 40mm Bofors that this train had the good fortune to acquire. One hit does some damage to the engine:  not enough to disable the train though.

Bombs away

Most of the bombs miss before the biplanes are driven away by the 40mm Bofors that this train had the good fortune to acquire. One hit does some damage to the engine:  not enough to disable the train though.

More action by the bridge Another pair of a/c arrive:  a Sdkfz 221 and a 222. They engage the Polish armor and infantry in the buildings. Once again the Poles get the better of the exchange. The tankette with the radio stays behind to direct

More action by the bridge

Another pair of a/c arrive:  a Sdkfz 221 and a 222. They engage the Polish armor and infantry in the buildings. Once again the Poles get the better of the exchange. The tankette with the radio stays behind to direct the train's artillery.

German motorcycles The next unit on for the Germans was a platoon of motorcycle troops. They immediately run into the broken down FT-17 who puts a couple of 37mm shells into their column. The FT-17 finally failed its engine damage roll. The m/c

German motorcycles

The next unit on for the Germans was a platoon of motorcycle troops. They immediately run into the broken down FT-17 who puts a couple of 37mm shells into their column. The FT-17 finally failed its engine damage roll.

The m/c are from GHQ and too small for the German player to figure out which direction is their front!

Artillery fire from the train misses A bad radio connection makes it hard for the train to get its artillery on target. The German a/c are already in bad shape from fire from the tanks though.

Artillery fire from the train misses

A bad radio connection makes it hard for the train to get its artillery on target. The German a/c are already in bad shape from fire from the tanks though.

Taking it off road The m/c troops head across country to get behind the Polish infantry in the buildings. They receive some fire from a still-mobile tankette.

Taking it off road

The m/c troops head across country to get behind the Polish infantry in the buildings. They receive some fire from a still-mobile tankette.

First of the Panzers A platoon of Pz Is and IIs comes on the table to join a pair of Sdkfz 231 (6rads). Even the mighty FT-17 is going to have problems with this group.

First of the Panzers

A platoon of Pz Is and IIs comes on the table to join a pair of Sdkfz 231 (6rads). Even the mighty FT-17 is going to have problems with this group.

Looking bad for the Poles In the exchange between five German a/c and the FT-17 and tankette, the Poles came out the better. But the Polish artillery is still drifting about and the newly arrived panzers will surely chew up this group. The Poles

Looking bad for the Poles

In the exchange between five German a/c and the FT-17 and tankette, the Poles came out the better. But the Polish artillery is still drifting about and the newly arrived panzers will surely chew up this group. The Poles did take out three of the a/c (crews bailed) and damaged a Sdkfz 231.

Back to the bikers Two of the m/c squads dismounts along the lane. One squad is forced to dismount back at the first tree line due to hits from the tankette. The platoon leader goes back to try to rally them.

Back to the bikers

Two of the m/c squads dismounts along the lane. One squad is forced to dismount back at the first tree line due to hits from the tankette. The platoon leader goes back to try to rally them.

Artillery on target The two 75mm and two 100mm guns finally find a nice target. Minimal damage but it does mess up the panzers' aim though.

Artillery on target

The two 75mm and two 100mm guns finally find a nice target. Minimal damage but it does mess up the panzers' aim though.

Oh Noes! The artillery drifts off towards the bridge and a lucky hit or two makes it unusable by the panzers.

Oh Noes!

The artillery drifts off towards the bridge and a lucky hit or two makes it unusable by the panzers.

Not exactly the plan The mission of the the Poles was to drive off the German units from the bridge. Being ever optimistic they wanted to keep the bridge functional for their own troops to cross.

Not exactly the plan

The mission of the the Poles was to drive off the German units from the bridge. Being ever optimistic they wanted to keep the bridge functional for their own troops to cross.

Watching their objective disappear So we declared it a Polish Moral Victory. The Germans had five a/c damaged and abandoned, one Pz I damaged and lost about 20% of their m/c troops. The Poles lost both FT-17s, and two tankettes, and about 1/6 of

Watching their objective disappear

So we declared it a Polish Moral Victory. The Germans had five a/c damaged and abandoned, one Pz I damaged and lost about 20% of their m/c troops. The Poles lost both FT-17s, and two tankettes, and about 1/6 of their troops. The one hit on the train was minor.

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The Navwar Polish Armoured Train This is a model of the more common type train used by Poland in '39. The Nr 55 had a different turret arrangement of only one gun in a turret at the very front and back end.
The train again The Bofors AA was placed on one of the flat cars that was the front and back of the train. They were very fortunate to 'find' this piece to supplement their megre AA defences.
Table View The RR is in the thick woods at the top of the table. The Germans are trying to secure the bridge (where 3 blinds are located, hiding 3 armored cars). The Poles get to start within 6" of the woods/road leading to the train.
From the woods The Poles would send out one group of Tankettes, FT17s along the road that skirts the woods and stream and the other armor group and assault platoon would come out from the road in the center of the table.
Distracted Polish Commander Rob looks away as Rick places his blinds (probably someone was complaining we didn't have enough trees on the table).
First contact Rick sent the two Sdkfz 222s to engage the Poles coming (slowly) down the road. The FT17 managed to immobilize one a/c and the tankettes drove off the other.
None Shall Pass A Sdkfz 221 is left guarding the bridge.
Polish infantry and more armor The assault group moves into the buildings while the other armor group engages the a/c on the bridge.
Swarm the car The Poles make a close assault on the immobile 222. Random Event of 'Heroric Leader' inspired the Polish assault group CO to lead some riflemen out to capture the stalled German vehicle. Meanwhile, the FT-17 took an engine damage hi
Looking for a train to catch A couple of HS 123s (Navwar models) arrive over the table. They spot the steam & artillery fire coming from the train.
Bombs away Most of the bombs miss before the biplanes are driven away by the 40mm Bofors that this train had the good fortune to acquire. One hit does some damage to the engine:  not enough to disable the train though.
More action by the bridge Another pair of a/c arrive:  a Sdkfz 221 and a 222. They engage the Polish armor and infantry in the buildings. Once again the Poles get the better of the exchange. The tankette with the radio stays behind to direct
German motorcycles The next unit on for the Germans was a platoon of motorcycle troops. They immediately run into the broken down FT-17 who puts a couple of 37mm shells into their column. The FT-17 finally failed its engine damage roll. The m/c
Artillery fire from the train misses A bad radio connection makes it hard for the train to get its artillery on target. The German a/c are already in bad shape from fire from the tanks though.
Taking it off road The m/c troops head across country to get behind the Polish infantry in the buildings. They receive some fire from a still-mobile tankette.
First of the Panzers A platoon of Pz Is and IIs comes on the table to join a pair of Sdkfz 231 (6rads). Even the mighty FT-17 is going to have problems with this group.
Looking bad for the Poles In the exchange between five German a/c and the FT-17 and tankette, the Poles came out the better. But the Polish artillery is still drifting about and the newly arrived panzers will surely chew up this group. The Poles
Back to the bikers Two of the m/c squads dismounts along the lane. One squad is forced to dismount back at the first tree line due to hits from the tankette. The platoon leader goes back to try to rally them.
Artillery on target The two 75mm and two 100mm guns finally find a nice target. Minimal damage but it does mess up the panzers' aim though.
Oh Noes! The artillery drifts off towards the bridge and a lucky hit or two makes it unusable by the panzers.
Not exactly the plan The mission of the the Poles was to drive off the German units from the bridge. Being ever optimistic they wanted to keep the bridge functional for their own troops to cross.
Watching their objective disappear So we declared it a Polish Moral Victory. The Germans had five a/c damaged and abandoned, one Pz I damaged and lost about 20% of their m/c troops. The Poles lost both FT-17s, and two tankettes, and about 1/6 of