Game 2 of the adapted Boxer Rebellion Linked games adapted for the Russo Japanese War and the Laishui boxing grounds scenario which sees a the Japanese advance to Northern Laishui after a Russian column had attacked the village. The Japanese counter attacked but the Russians were lying in wait for them. The Japanese win if they can get with 6" of the temple.
This is the table layout with the 1o Russian units who can be deployed anywhere behind the yellow line.
The Japanese massed on the left flank looking to push directly down the table using their mass ranks to push any defenders or potential ambushers.
The Russian outdated doctrine meant that with less range they would need to advance to meet the Japanese attack, dismounted cavalry appeared on the treeline and Infantry marched out from the village.
With artillery in support the Japanese columns advanced up the table with HE shells landing amongst the deploying Russian sailors.
The Russians advanced forward to engage the advancing Japanese.
The Russian sailors were forced backwards and but more Russian Infantry rose up from woodland who were confronted by the Japanese firing line. With multiple casualties the Russian formation was battered.
The Japanese pushed forwards driving back the remaining Russians there was nothing left to stop the advance on the temple. Another Japanese victory.
Russian Results.