tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502298319772392881.post330812426443982193..comments2024-03-28T07:22:55.579+00:00Comments on Geordie's Big Battles: Narvik (8): The encounter with HMS Penelope - First RoundsGeordie an Exiled FoGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01002743056274635657noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502298319772392881.post-80013866351031626002010-09-29T00:40:55.386+01:002010-09-29T00:40:55.386+01:00Stalking German destroyers in the Fjords only to f...Stalking German destroyers in the Fjords only to find out that you are out numbered 2:1 makes for rather a torrid time for the RN player.<br /><br />In retrospect I think I made the entrance too small and the Germans a bit too alert.<br /><br />Although the Brit should have concentrated on a more narrow front (with hindsight). As said at the top of the post the RN captain thought he was the more numerous. In reality the Admiralty thought they had beaten the Germans to Narvik.Geordie an Exiled FoGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002743056274635657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502298319772392881.post-54381401131110786952010-09-10T07:53:42.437+01:002010-09-10T07:53:42.437+01:00Paul - I wonder if it's the same Penelope I on...Paul - I wonder if it's the same Penelope I once knew?<br />Meanwhile back at the wargame - we have played Narvik a couple of times over the years and it always turns into a very messy affair. Like Paul's love life apparently...<br /><br />TimTim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502298319772392881.post-30660429757813974122010-09-09T12:40:05.598+01:002010-09-09T12:40:05.598+01:00You'll have to tell us whether or not my warga...You'll have to tell us whether or not my wargame tale of Penelope parallels real-life or not.<br /><br />Next installment soon, Penelope has the upper hand just nowGeordie an Exiled FoGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002743056274635657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502298319772392881.post-88481768586668828672010-09-09T06:01:19.593+01:002010-09-09T06:01:19.593+01:00I once knew a girl called Penelope, a tragic tale ...I once knew a girl called Penelope, a tragic tale of love and lust, best left in my darker past, whimper.<br /><br />Next post pleasePaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666481879639671282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502298319772392881.post-81647731386816518932010-09-07T20:29:54.543+01:002010-09-07T20:29:54.543+01:00Keep watching it gets interestingKeep watching it gets interestingGeordie an Exiled FoGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002743056274635657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502298319772392881.post-29320123766409223242010-09-07T20:03:10.281+01:002010-09-07T20:03:10.281+01:00Ages since I played a naval game. Looks good...Ages since I played a naval game. Looks good...Whisperin Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09869995901983782880noreply@blogger.com