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Post by timurilank on Nov 19, 2019 8:11:34 GMT
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Post by snowcat on Nov 19, 2019 11:48:19 GMT
In the first game, looks like the Hun LH doubled up against Sogdian Kn and LH for the win...anything else involved in the destruction of the Sogdian right flank?
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Post by timurilank on Nov 19, 2019 14:13:08 GMT
The Huns were gifted the next opportunity as the Sogdian pealed troops from the centre to deal with the horse archers. The cavalry fight escalated with both sides losing an element (3 – 1), but the loss of a knight tipped the scales for the Huns.
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Post by timurilank on Nov 19, 2019 14:19:50 GMT
Cavalry Tactics I can recommend the Strategikon of Maurice, translated by G.T. Dennis. He also the Three Byzantine Military Treatises. And finally, J.F. Verbruggen, The Art of Warfare In Western Europe During the Middle Ages.
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Post by goragrad on Nov 21, 2019 10:13:25 GMT
Nice reports.
All without 'house rules?'
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Post by timurilank on Nov 21, 2019 11:44:47 GMT
Nice reports. All without 'house rules?' Goragrad, Correct. Both sides had their share of low and high pip scores, but augmenting the die cast adjusting movement cost are not necessary if troops are used in a manner as they were historically employed.
Victory resulted with the collapse of one flank after a number of turns seeing the opposition placed off balance. This can be done without moving LH or Ps into contact, but close enough to lay down your ‘threat zone’ forcing them to expend pips to move either back or move to contact. Very effective if done on the enemy flank, better, on their rear.
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Post by snowcat on Nov 21, 2019 11:48:39 GMT
Nice reports. All without 'house rules?' Goragrad, Correct. Both sides had their share of low and high pip scores, but augmenting the die cast adjusting movement cost are not necessary if troops are used in a manner as they were historically employed.
Victory resulted with the collapse of one flank after a number of turns seeing the opposition placed off balance. This can be done without moving LH or Ps into contact, but close enough to lay down your ‘threat zone’ forcing them to expend pips to move either back or move to contact. Very effective if done on the enemy flank, better, on their rear.
Pop that over into the 'Rebalancing for LH Armies' thread!
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Post by timurilank on Nov 23, 2019 8:51:38 GMT
The March To Battle From The Art of Warfare In Western Europe During the Middle Ages by J.F. Verbruggen, I was inspired to test a few scenarios involving the initial sighting by advance parties leading to a full scale battle.
The report covers the first scenario bringing two infantry heavy armies to battle. An all cavalry action is planned for next week. dbagora.blogspot.com/2019/11/the-march-to-battle.html
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Post by nangwaya on Nov 23, 2019 12:19:37 GMT
Looking forward to next week and your 'March to Battle' suggestions for other players.
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Post by timurilank on Nov 26, 2019 8:59:32 GMT
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Post by nangwaya on Nov 26, 2019 12:15:14 GMT
Thanks for posting.
That second game sure looked like a cracker!
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Post by timurilank on Nov 26, 2019 14:11:02 GMT
Thanks for posting. That second game sure looked like a cracker! nangwaya, At 6 – 1, the situation looked grim, but after seven bounds with both sides even at 7 – 7. There were a few times when Byzantine cavalry recoiled and fell back on tts bound to regroup and prolong its survival. It also compelled the Sassanid to hold off their counter-charge until sufficient reserves moved up.
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Post by goragrad on Nov 26, 2019 21:35:35 GMT
Interesting AARs as usual.
Pity about the low PIPs in the first two battles with the Sassanids. On the other hand, Belisarius is a good general to emulate.
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Post by timurilank on Nov 26, 2019 22:09:10 GMT
Interesting AARs as usual. Pity about the low PIPs in the first two battles with the Sassanids. On the other hand, Belisarius is a good general to emulate. The Byzantine downfall in game one can be attributed to assuming an attack plan when the low pip scores should have been interpreted as a ‘sign’. Game two was remarkable for the manner in which the Byzantine turned the situation around to even the score. Definitely a learning exercise. Game three was text book work.
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Post by goragrad on Nov 26, 2019 23:30:55 GMT
'Signs' can indeed be worth heeding when determining strategies and tactics.
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