Today is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, which annually on December 7, commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, during World War II.

Many of our allied American service men and women lost their lives or were injured on December 7, 1941.

As war gamers we should never forget the very real sacrifice and horror of war.

Today’s blog honours the memory of those who fought against all odds, today, seventy five years ago.

Dux Bellorum Game 7 December 2016

It was a long, long time ago since we delved into the mists of time with good King David.

But in the words of Randy Quaid “Hello boys, I’m back!!!

The independent Island kingdom of King David was again threatened, this time by the Church usurper “Fry her” David. Well known for his brutal ritual witch hunts,“Fry her” David’s gradual subjugation of the Island Kingdom had come to the notice of Good King David. The king, ever mindful of the well-being of his subjects, was determined that Independence would come that Day for his people.

Again, on the plains overlooking the seaside town of Ryll the two armies met, with the Imposing Cavalry Knights (Land Raider Army) of King David facing off against the  Roman Shieldwall Army of the evil Church usurper “Fry her” David, in a Dux Bellorum 15mm battle.The king’s army consisted of the Kings Companions and 4 imposing Knights, plus the additional command (four) provided by King David’s leadership.

Riding at the head of his mounted knights, King David decided to act quickly to bring the “usurper” to justice.

The Battle began with the King advancing on his left flank, and the “usurper”, hoping to use the terrain to his advantage, gradually retreating.

Finally the “usurper” could retreat no more and stood to fight on a small ridge line. A unit of skirmishers that were slowed down following previous losses could not retire quickly enough behind its supporting shield wall and was hit by the kings imposing cavalry. The result was inevitable. With one flank of the “usurpers’ army exposed , the king now turned on the enemy cavalry.

Trapped between the Kings cavalry and their own infantry they had nowhere to go and without their “war paint” they stood no chance and were wiped out on contact.

The brave “Fry hers” infantry withstood attacks from flank and rear and bravely protected the flank of the “Usurpers” companion unit.

Surrounded and engaged on all sides one unit after another collapsed and fled.

King David’s Companions delivering the “coup de grace” by riding down the “Usurpers” close order archers.

Again the peaceful Island kingdom of King David can rest, assured in the knowledge of their Independence Day.