Long ago, in the dim ages, I promised to list the exceptionally fine group of players who fought Maiwand Saturday out across the table in New Orleans. Recently, while unpacking books here in the new house, I found the list with their names on it, so without further ado, here goes:
BRITISH C-IN-C/INFANTRY C.O. – Jeff Baumal
BRITISH CAVALRY C.O. – Skylar Reiff
BRITISH BAGGAGE GUARD C.O. – Jim Flanagan
AFGHAN C-IN-C – Chick Lewis
AFGHAN SUB-COMMANDER #1 – Donna Reeves
AFGHAN SUB-COMMANDER #2 – James Zizo
AFGHAN SUB-COMMANDER #3 – Robert Clark
AFGHAN SUB-COMMANDER #4 – Bill Hamilton
AFGHAN SUB-COMMANDER #5 – Dean Emmerson
AFGHAN SUB-COMMANDER #6 – Henry Coll
AFGHAN SUB-COMMANDER #7 – Chris Penney
ADDITIONAL AFGHAN SUB-COMMANDER – Nick Zizo
Jeff and the Zizos (father & son) came out from Florida, while Jim, Chris, and a couple of the other Afghan commanders flew down together from Maine. IMHO a finer collection of miniature wargamers would be impossible to find. They all tried hard to win, while simulaneously exhibiting honorable conduct, good-natured comraderie, and a generous spirit. Collectively they made all the effort to get the terrain and troops from LA to New Orleans worth while. My son and I really had a blast. Thanks guys — and thank you, Donna!