Episode 328: Lumberjacks and Le Franc Fifteens

Le Franc Tireur has put out another gem. Le Franc Tireur #15 featuring some fantastic maps from Steve  Swan and Tom Repetti. We take a look at these fun boards as well as the new Arid/Desert rules. Minarets on Mosques, can you believe it?  Before we get to that information we read some letters from our beloved listeners, we cover the British rules in the nationality section of the Advanced Squad Leader rulebook, and banter about Dave's favorite toy soldiers, Britain's Swoppet Knights.  SHOW LINKS Swords and Roses - Britain's Swoppet Knights Heroes on Deck DVD Great Lakes Aircraft Carriers at Military History Chicago Marine Heritage Society   SHOW TIMES 00:01 ASL Lumberjack Song with Lyrics by Randolph King; Sung by The 2 Half-Squad Singers (originally appeared in Episode 54) 1:45 Chitty Chitty Chat Chat 13:25 Letters 19:00 Contest Announced (enter by October 15, 2023) 21:00 Rules 32:00 Whatsa is ina the Boxa? 43:00 Terrain Time 59:55 Total Running Time   SONG LYRICS (sung to "The Lumberjack Song" by Randolph King) I play ASL and that's OK. I play all night and I play all day I move my troops, I rally well, I fire my panzerfausts When opponents get too cocky, I bombard them to heck! I rally well, I shoot big guns, I blitz my tanks alot and if there's too much open, I lay the smoke I've got I shoot big guns, MG's get rate, And often just for fun I'll play in Frenchmen's clothing, and surrender on turn one! The 2 Half-Squads is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions, and kind donations from listeners like you.   The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.