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Post by twrnz on Jan 9, 2024 20:22:19 GMT
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Post by twrnz on May 13, 2021 9:31:29 GMT
Frustrated by border raids Edward IV dispatched an expedition to stop the repeated incursions by the Scots under Duke of Norfolk. The English deployed with their archers on the flanks and their billmen and gunnes in the centre. The Scots however pressed their infantry forward, despite the English artillery. The Scots infantry fought determinedly while the English, despite their valour, were forced back all while their archers on the left flank were unable to advance. The situation deteriorated further when the English mounted under Norfolk were broken by a hail of Scots archery. Alas, the English had been soundly defeated by Scots.
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Post by twrnz on Mar 7, 2021 8:57:05 GMT
Keith, it's always nice to read a new DBA report. A nice mix of armies from the extremities of the army lists. Cheers, Thanks Greg. The Japanese were engaged earlier in the week, but a busy week prevented a game summary.
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Post by twrnz on Mar 6, 2021 20:43:40 GMT
Some great looking armies there. Thanks. Unfortunately I didn’t get photos of some of the other games.
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Post by twrnz on Mar 6, 2021 20:26:26 GMT
Friday provided an opportunity for an evening of 15mm DBA with five players in attendance. The armies deployed were Wars of the Roses English (Yorkist), Wars of the Roses (Tudor Rebel), Medieval French (two flavours), New Kingdom Egyptian, Later Hebrew, Early Mycenaean. The games played were: Wars of the Roses (Yorkist) vs Medieval French. The massed French cannon were perpetual problem for the English. Despite some disorder among the French they finally secured victory. Early Mycenaean vs Later Hebrew with victory being secured by the Hebrew. The steep hills provided caused significant issues for the Mycenaeans resulting in victory for the Hebrew. Here, the Hebrew advance. Wars of the Roses (Tudor Rebel) vs Medieval French. Little is known of this battle though Tudor poets, as always, speak of valour of the Pretender Henry. French sources in contrast remain quiet on detail, though acknowledge defeat. Later Hebrew vs New Kingdom Egyptian. Emboldened by recent victory the Hebrew advanced rapidly across the open plain driving back the Egyptian right. Interestingly the Pharaoh showed no will to fight. However in the centre the Hebrew warriors were cutdown mercilessly, resulting in an Egyptian victory. Below, the attack on the Egyptian right. Wars of the Roses English (Yorkist) vs Wars of the Roses (Tudor Rebel). The Pretender Henry, his ranks swollen with mercenary French pikemen, advanced across the field and were subjected to massed archery and cannon fire from the resolute Yorkists. Eventually with casualties mounting the Rebels were attacked from the flank and soon collapsed in rout. No doubt the Pretender will be safely back in France plotting his next adventure. An enjoyable evening of DBA.
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Post by twrnz on Jan 19, 2021 22:32:41 GMT
Yet another triump to be celebrated in Rome! Nice report Keith. , Rome’s victory was hollow at best. The Polybian centre (smallest command) was one stand from being demoralised, and the Gauls are massed for a push in the second photo above. The Roman right was just two stands from being demoralised. The Gauls were very near to victory. I’m pleased that people are enjoying the game summaries.
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Post by twrnz on Jan 19, 2021 9:06:52 GMT
BBDBA this evening. Concerned by the growing threat from the north Rome dispatched a consular army to arrest the advance of a confederation of tribes from Cisalpine Gaul. The armies deployed with a series of rocky hills on the Roman right. The massed Gallic host deployed in deep ranks and despite difficult terrain on their left placed the bulk of the cavalry on their left. Clearly they intended to move quickly around the rocky hills to threaten the Roman right. The Gallic attack focussed on centre and left where the warriors moved forward against the Roman centre & right. Their attacks causing heavy casualties on the Roman front line. Yet Roman resolve held, the breakthroughs that occurred in several places were now held by the Roman second line. The battle now swung back and forth as both armies became disordered and casualties slowly mounted. However, it was the Gallic left that collapsed first and as it did disorder spread through the Gallic lines. Victory, though narrow, was with Rome.
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Post by twrnz on Jan 12, 2021 4:14:27 GMT
Nice looking Anglo-Norman camp Keith. Cheers, Yes, I think Andy made a good job of it. He is a good painter as well in my opinion. His miniatures have come up well.
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Post by twrnz on Jan 11, 2021 18:40:32 GMT
Keith: New camp? I haven't seem that one before... at least that I can remember. Hi Joe, The Norse-Irish & Anglo-Normans, as well as the associated camps, belong to another player. The same for the Persians.
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Post by twrnz on Jan 11, 2021 10:10:31 GMT
An evening of DBA for a group of four of us. On one table a series of battles were fought between Spartans, Athenians & Achaemenid Persians while on another the Anglo-Normans sort to subject the cunning Norse-Irish. A small selection of photos of various battles. Above, Spartans are engaged with the Athenians where the Athenians were restricted by terrain. Below, in another battle the Athenians clash with Persians. The Persians were no match for the cunning Greeks, despite all the Greek mercenaries bolstering the Persian army. While all the Classical engagements had been going on the Norse-Irish had been engaged with the Anglo-Normans. Below, the Norse-Irish have conducted a landing against the Anglo-Normans. The camp was a tempting target for the Norse-Irish and in this battle they successfully took it. A most enjoyable evening.
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Post by twrnz on Jan 5, 2021 2:24:26 GMT
An excellent set of reports Keith. Cheers, Thanks Greg, I’m pleased it was of interest. It certainly has been a very enjoyable exercise for us. We found the research and discussion about the battles, along with the conversion to DBA, as interesting as the games.
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Post by twrnz on Jan 4, 2021 9:59:22 GMT
Today the final scenario in our Punic Wars series - a refight of Zama. The scenario was challenging to develop with much reading of various sources and much discussion between my son and I on how the aspects of the battle could be modelled on the table. After initial testing and revisiting the sources we played the scenario through twice. Summarising the refights is challenging. However, in the first Scipio weaken his centre too much and suffered a shattering breakthrough by the Carthaginians who even sacked the Roman camp. The second was more drawn out. Scipio tried ato envelop both Punic wings but the left was ineffective and the Numidians on the right unenthusiastic. Instead the Roman infantry pressed the Carthaginian centre where Hannibal’s veterans fought valiantly. Eventually however Rome was awarded victory, but the cost was crippling. A challenging scenario for both players. A great end to our “Punic Wars” campaign.
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Post by twrnz on Jan 3, 2021 10:04:24 GMT
Our final refight of Cannae tonight with my opponent commanding the Carthaginians. Hannibal undertook several bold moves against the Roman left luring first the Roman centre left and then the centre forward. Determined to support the advancing legions Varro moved the remainder of his infantry forward. For some time the battle was most fierce on the Roman left and centre where Punic losses mounted at alarming rates. Above and below the battle progresses viewed from the Roman lines. Finally Hannibal ordered his cavalry on the left to engage the Roman right. Varro, now reinforced by additional foot held the Spanish & Gallic cavalry. However, Varro had lost control of his legions who, advancing forward unsupported, were mercilessly cut down. A well deserved Carthaginian victory.
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Post by twrnz on Jan 2, 2021 22:21:32 GMT
I too had difficulty refighting Cannae with the standard game. But found doubling the size worked better as Varro and Paullus each had 12 elements. Spanish, Gallic and African infantry controlled by Hannibal and all the Spanish, Gallic and Numidian cavalry commanded by Hasdrubal worked like a dream. That was certainly an option, but our aim was to achieve the scenario within the 12 element limit, or near to it. Our final scenario has worked extremely well, though even the first play tests were very near to being balanced. I had been pondering how to represent this battle for some time. I plan to write an article outlining the various scenarios. We are hoping to complete Zama as well, but the end to our son’s holiday is fast approaching.
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Post by twrnz on Jan 2, 2021 19:58:37 GMT
Was Cannae played as BBDBA with three commands? No it was standard DBA like the other scenarios. Our objective with these refights was to achieve plausible results that model the historical battle within the 12 stand limit - or slightly more when required. Cannae has proven the hardest to achieve the balance that replicates the key historical points of the battle.
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