Cuba Libre!

[bigjackmac]

All,

Well, it's happened.  I started my blog almost two years ago because I was inspired by some small-scale gaming and modern Imagi-nations, and I'm finally getting into it.  The invasion of Cuba by Cuban exiles (the Cuba Liberation Army) seeking to overthrow the Castros and reclaim the island nation (so they can take it to war all over the world to satisfy my gaming needs).

It's 0300 on 1 Feb 1990, and the invasion is set to begin.  A large Cuban Liberation Army (CLA) landing force is approaching the island from the west, and so CLA Special Operations Forces (SOF) B Squadron, previously infiltrated into Cuba, have been tasked to destroy a key radar site on the Peninsula de Guana Hagabibes.


The CLA force, from B Squadron of the CLA Special Operations Force, which had infiltrated Cuba several months ago: a Command Stand, four Special Operations stands, an LMG stand, a Gustav 84mm rocket launcher, and a Jeep mounting a .50-cal HMG.


The Castro-regime force, from the 27th Infantry Company, 3rd Cuban Infantry Battalion: a Command Stand, five rifle stands, a general purpose (RPG-type) rocket, an 82mm mortar, and an armored car.


Overview of the table, with right being north, CLA on the bottom (east) and regime forces on the top (west), with the radar site at top right (northwest).


The Charlie G takes a shot at the enemy armored car.

For the whole battle, please check the blog at:
http://blackhawkhet.blogspot.com/2015/05/cuba-libre-liberation-batrep-1.html

It was fun and exactly what I'd hoped for using less forces than normal and on a smaller (2' x 2') board, and a great start to the campaign.  I've got quite a few more of these on the way.

V/R,
Jack

[Techno]

Great report, Jack. 
Shows just what can be achieved on a small area. 
Cheers - Phil.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Nice report Jack.
Viva la revaluation!

[Steve J]

Excellent stuff . Always good to see games on a small table.

[Bodvoc]

Inspiring stuff.

[bigjackmac]

Thanks guys, I appreciate.  I've gotten three games in so far, with more to come this afternoon when the wifey takes the kids to a birthday party, and I'm getting them written up as fast as I can.  Hope you like them.

V/R,
Jack

[Last Hussar]

So how many are Not-SEALS -or-CIA-honest?

[bigjackmac]

LH,

In the background for the campaign, I clearly stated they were former SEALs and CIA.  Honest   

V/R,
Jack

[petercooman]

Looks like a great game! When my acw forces are finished, i'll have to get back to finishing my single based ww2 models, so i can do stuff like this!

[Last Hussar]

Former.  Yes of course. Uncle Sam knows nothing. 

[paulr]

Former.  Yes of course. Uncle Sam knows nothing. 

Sounds a bit like the 'former' Russian soldiers in Ukraine, Uncle Vladimir knows nothing 

[bigjackmac]

All I'm sure of is, I know nothing.

Except the (fake) Castro brothers are going down in my (fake) invasion kicking off my (fake) war. 

V/R,
Jack

[bigjackmac]

Stay tuned, I'll have another for you tomorrow.  I got a total of five games in this weekend, just need to get them written up.

V/R,
Jack

[ronan]

Good AAR !
Thanks for sharing.

( Some days ago, I was asking myself about your games... Didn't see any report for days...    So you were working on this ?    )

[bigjackmac]

Ronan,

Yes Sir, I've been painting and basing to get ready for this, hope you like it.

V/R,
Jack