The BBC nightly broadcast reports a fierce clash in the River Otter Valley, Devonshire, between government troops and an odd alliance of communists and misled Anglicans. The devious 'Reds" raided the peaceful village of Ottery-Saint-Mary forcing units of the Royal Army, local police, Royal Navy, and British Union of Fascist auxiliaries to run to the aid of the frightened townsfolk.
A government spokesman stated that the Red and Anglican forces were defeated with heavy casualties but unfortunately many civilians were killed by indiscriminate rebel fire. Even poor Vicar Andrew was brutally executed under suspicious circumstances that will surely be thoroughly investigated.
In conflicting reports published in the rebel "Red Rag" and in the church bulletin, the claims are that Lord Otterford was freed from BUF captivity and he is now being protected by his family and friends. Casualty lists are extensive, including several locals that were shot down in cold blood by Mosley's thugs. Burials will be held on Tuesday after the Church picnic. Rumors of reported squabbles about who saved the day between the Anglican leaders and "Red Kate's" forces are pure speculation.
[A great 4 - player game of A Very British Civil War using the Combat Patrol rules in my basement gaming area. Communists and Anglicans just squeezed out a victory against the BUF and Royal forces. 1st time having friends to the house for gaming, my wife made a great lunch, and we had some good bourbon. Hopefully more games in the future.]
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| Ottery-Saint-Mary: Lord Otterford is being held under BUF guard somewhere in the village |
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| BUF/Royal forces are coming to stop the Reds/Anglicans from a rescue attempt. |
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| Royals cross the stream north of town. |
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| BUF troops use the hill for cover watched by Vicar Andrew in the graveyard. |
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| Red Kate leads her forces past the orchard. |
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| While the Anglicans also use a hill to rush forward under cover. |
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| A scuffle in the graveyard...is that the Vicar's head on a flagpole? |
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| Royals split their forces to get into firing positions. |
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| But the Anglicans are focused on getting into the houses to commence the rescue. |
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| BUF troops start exchanging fire with the Commies, but they are getting bogged down north of town. |
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| Reds run up to make contact on the left flank. |
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| Kate is her usual aggressive self...Marxist manifesto and a submachinegun in hand. |
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| Royalist flanking force starts taking accurate Anglican fire. |
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| Peaceful civilians try to make it to safety. |
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| BUF are convinced that Lord Otterford is hiding in the chicken coop...or they are just afraid of Red Kate. |
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| Kate reorganizes her troops after the initial clash. |
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| Anglican fire sends some civilians to hell! This won't go over well in Canterbury. |
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| BUF get their act together and charge across the square. A bold move. And Charlie the grocer is gunned down in his delivery van! |
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| BUF leaders are still investigating what happened to Vicar Andrew. |
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| Kate has massed her unwashed masses. |
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| Otterford has been found on the third floor of the house taken by the Anglicans. A scuffle ensues. |
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| Royalists move to reinforce the flank so they can cut off any escape. |
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| The firefight across the town square leads to rising casualties for both sides. |
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| Anglicans start pulling back to protect their escape route. |
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| The BUF charge is just too little, too late. |
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| Heavy casualties for combatants and civilians alike. |
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| Calm returns as the Red/Anglican troops pull back having rescued Otterford. |
