Giant “Gunboat Diplomacy”
Naval Battle

Saturday August 7, 2004 – 10:00 a.m.

by John Hoover

E.A. Cox Middle School Gym Columbia, Tennessee
A Battle off Port Arthur Starring the Imperial Russian Fleet Versus Naval Forces of the Empire of Japan

This game will be played on the floor giving us enough space so that the fleets can truly maneuver around the islands and obstacles.

Directions; From Nashville – come south on I-65 to the Columbia/Highway 412 Exit, turn right at bottom of ramp towards Columbia, go about 4 miles, watch for Randolph Howell Elementary School on right, just past the elementary school is the right turn to Cox which is on the hill beyond the trees. Follow the road up and come to the back of the school. Enter through the gym entrance and bear to the left. We will be in the activity gym. Drink & snack machines take dollars. Late Lunch at Cracker Barrel after the game.


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