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Post by twrnz on Nov 19, 2019 9:17:57 GMT
This evening the French were locked in a dramatic battle against an English expedition to the continent. The French were determined to cause another defeat on the English. Edward in contrast hoped desperately for revenge. The French army comprised an assortment of veteran pikemen, recent recruits, artillery and a significant number of men at arms who faced Edward IV’s veterans across a battlefield which was constrained by enclosures and fields sodden by recent rains. The French advance was swift with advances on both flanks and in the centre. Yet English archers in the centre were effective in causing heavy casualties first against the outnumbered French archers and then French men at arms who pressed too far forward. Then as the French left stalled English billmen broke into the French formations. Recently recruited French pikemen broke in rout and Gascon crossbow fled exposing other troops to the English who now sensed victory. Edward had indeed achieved revenge for his recent defeat. His campaign would continue...
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Post by twrnz on Nov 15, 2019 3:22:34 GMT
You sure do manage to get almost weekly games in Keith! Just to be sure, you are playing on a small board? We often manage weekly games though sometimes it isn’t possible. This week two DBA gaming evenings which was more than usual. As to board size we use 600mm x 600mm boards exclusively.
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Post by twrnz on Nov 14, 2019 20:38:27 GMT
Two DBA games last night, an ideal way to start a long weekend. In the first the Later Hebrew encountered the Hittites on an open plain. The battle opened on the flanks where the more mobile Hebrew hoped to break the Hittites before their heavier centre could fully engaged. The attack on the Hittite left however was a disaster and the Hebrew right collapsed exposing the Hebrew centre. The attack on the Hittite right was more successful placing growing pressure on the Hittite centre as the heavy chariots pushed forward supported by Hittite infantry. The Hebrew now steadied themselves for a final resistance and secured a 4-2 win. Next we adjourned to Greece for an encounter between classical opponents. In particular a clash between Sparta and the Thebans. Again the battle would occur on an open plain with the Theban commander reinforcing his hoplite line in scattered positions with deeper deployments (8Sp) rather than massing them. The Spartans deployed opposite and would attempted to avoid the portions of dense Theban line. Rather they would attack on the flanks. The Spartan left flank had some success where the Spartan horse drove in the Theban light troops. The Spartan commander however miscalculated on his right. While he planned to attack the Theban left and drive them back it was he who was driven back. Soon the entire Spartan right had collapsed and the Theban victory compete with a stunning 4-1 victory. A tragic day for Spartan hegemony!
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Post by twrnz on Nov 12, 2019 23:13:49 GMT
The group has been set up as private, which means that messages are only visible to subscribers. I believe that RSS requires it to be public.
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Post by twrnz on Nov 12, 2019 22:15:48 GMT
Having “migrated” two other lists I have been impressed with the groups.io platform. I have therefore today set up a DBA Mailing List on the groups.io platform. The platform differs considerably from this excellent forum and to Facebook. It is in my view complimentary. If you wish to join you can join by visiting the URL: groups.io/g/DBAListAlternatively the email subscription options, and those for posting by email are: Subscribe: DBAList+subscribe@groups.io Remember to join you must subscribe manually and no files photos or discussions will be moved over automatically from the old Yahoo Mailing List platform.
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Post by twrnz on Nov 12, 2019 8:33:37 GMT
Another dramatic battle this evening. This time a Sengoku Jidai encounter. The decisive engagement occurred on an open plain bordered on one side by steep hills. Both commanders initially struggled to expand their armies. Yoshisada’s mounted, supported by fast moving foot, looked likely to have a devastating impact on Yoshi Naga’s left. Countering in the centre ashigaru and Samurai pressed the enemy centre supported by Yoshi Naga himself. Eventually however a series of dramatic charges broke the flank of Yoshi Naga’s army, securing victory for Yoshisada.
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Post by twrnz on Nov 5, 2019 9:42:11 GMT
This evening a dramatic struggle has taken place in Greece as Rome answered the call of the democracies of Greece struggling under Macedonian tyranny. A hastily raised Roman expeditionary force was dispatched to Greece and once landed marched inland finally bringing the King of Macedonia to battle. Alas, the consul had clearly not offered sufficient sacrifices and as a result was beset by command and control issues and discontent by his generals from the outset. No sooner had the Roman centre engaged the enemy phalanx than gaps in the Roman line began to appear. As the Macedonians pressed their advantage the Roman commander of the centre fell in combat. This tragic loss had a ripple effect and soon disaster in the centre was being felt on the wings until Roman losses were devastating. A fine BBDBA game fought to a conclusion, though without the rightful Roman victory.
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Post by twrnz on Oct 29, 2019 20:14:21 GMT
If you are willing at some point I would really like to get see pics. of the armies, as I admire the paint work. I have had plans to post army essays on my blog which will include photos, unfortunately I haven’t had the time yet. However, browsing my Ancient blog will reveal a selection of my armies as well as some of my opponents ones. It may be a useful place to start.
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Post by twrnz on Oct 29, 2019 9:07:42 GMT
This evening the merciless Carthaginians invaded the Gallic homelands. With Punic command in chaos Gallic skirmishers attempted to disrupt the Punic line, but failed. With his plan unraveling the Gallic commander determined to regain the initiative and the Celtic warriors surged forward carving huge gaps in the Carthaginian line. However, the Punic commander stabilised the situation and with casualties already mounting the now exposed Gaesati were cut down. Their loss was crippling and now demoralised the Gallic host broke. Another fine Tuesday DBA evening.
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Post by twrnz on Oct 16, 2019 9:28:02 GMT
It is indeed a 7Hd representing low grade pike.
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Post by twrnz on Oct 15, 2019 22:54:53 GMT
What is the terrain piece representing situated in the center of the first pic? That’s an enclosure. The hedge sections can be rearranged or removed to allow an element, or groups of elements, to more easily move through the enclosure.
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Post by twrnz on Oct 15, 2019 19:19:43 GMT
Last night the redoubtable Marshal Rouault took the field against Edward IV. Rouault, was determined to recover French honour after their recent defeat at the hand of the English. For his part Edward, advancing along the coast, selected the battlefield carefully. His aim was to restrict French deployment options. Much to his surprise Rouhault however did not mass his heavy cavalry on the right, as Edward expected, but rather he split them between the right and centre. The battle opened with a general French advance which was answered by the roar of effective English cannon fire. However, in the centre French resolve was unflinching. Here French men-at-arms supported by light troops pressed forward. The English archers caused some disruption, but the French continued forward. Above the general situation & below the view as the English await the attack. Soon the centre was locked in melee with several minor breakthroughs achieved by the French. English reserves bolstered the line forcing the French back. Rouault was not deterred and repeated attacks fell on English billmen who finally succumbed to the relentless attacks. Edward & his gallant adventurers reluctantly accepted defeat and with daylight fading retired to reorganise, beaten but not broken. Another fine game.
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Post by twrnz on Oct 12, 2019 6:57:15 GMT
Last night Edward IV was found to be campaigning in France against my opponent’s recently completed French Ordonnance. Edward selected a battlefield that was particularly open in the hope his archers would have clear visibility of the French heavy cavalry. As it happened the width of the battlefield was reduced further after heavy rain reduced some areas to muddy quagmire. A dramatic battle soon developed with French commander attempting to attack the English centre and left. A French breakthrough at one point seemed of great concern to Edward who valiant as ever advanced with his mounted reserve to engage the French mounted. Meanwhile English foot in the centre cut their way through the French opponents. While the outcome was in doubt until the very end, finally the French broke in rout, English resolve was just too great.
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Post by twrnz on Sept 25, 2019 0:47:57 GMT
Thanks for the feedback. I was indeed using I/34b Later Hebrew. It isn’t a strong army but can move quickly.
My opponent was using I/24b.
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Post by twrnz on Sept 24, 2019 9:50:21 GMT
This evening two enjoyable 15mm DBA games with my opponent’s new Hittites engaged against my Later Hebrew. With the Hittites selecting relatively open battlefields and a strong combination of troops the Hebrew looked to be well outmatched. However, the games were actually reasonably balanced. In the end one hard fought but narrow victory followed by a crushing defeat for the Hebrew.
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