The Preparation
Some research, some painting, some digging out some toys from their boxes...
Again, amazed at the sheer amount of data to be found online to help with research (cue a scatter of useful links).
http://www.khyber.org/publications/041-045/armyininda.shtml
https://wiki.fibis.org/w/North_West_Frontier_Campaigns
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintage-cars-classics-india/162572-pre-war-military-vehicles-india-2.html
On the plus side there is the data being found - and the fact that the old 1/300 toys seem in good condition (pic - maybe a bit big for this scenario? Who cares. I'm not making a new one this week).
On the minus side; in researching it seems that the likely tanks actually used in real life on N.W.F. in similar operations were machine-gun armed, rather than 2 pounder-armed (as in the scenario in the book). The models I have are fine - and no biggie at 5/6mm scale either way; but which option to go with. The scenario as written or "real life"..? Hmm......
Anyway: progress is being made. The table is up. On with the show....
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Let the Operation Begin:
Attachments:
Pushna Fort and Village, with North Entrance to plateau.
(RAF PS:/1733 - 29/11/36)
(RAF PS:/1736 - 29/11/36)
(RAF PS:/1737 - 29/11/36)
Djebal Omar (south).
(RAF PS:/1739 - 29/11/36)
South Village.
(Private photographs: FO R. Kingsley RAF)
(Private photograph; Maj. P. Calwall.)
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