IV/13d Medieval German 1479-1519
1x4Pk(Gn),1x3Kn, 2x3Kn,1x3Cv, 3x4Pk, 1x2Ps, 2xWWg, 1xArt
IV/79 Later Swiss 1400-1522
1x4Pk(Gn), 1x4Bd, 7x4Pk, 2x2Ps, 1xArt.
The mighty Later Swiss, Jack opted to take Blades instead of Knights. His main force would take the centre. Strangely he put a Psiloi on either flank.
My plan was to have Knights on my left, Pike & War Wagons the centre, Cavalry & Psiloi the right. The Artillery would guard the camp.
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The initial moves, however something just wasn't right... Plus Jack had a wry smile on his face.
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My right Flank, the German Cavalry mission was to capture Jacks camp. In hindsight my Artillery was wasted.
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HA HA HAA! First blood to me, Jack foolishly advances his Psiloi & the German Knights attack.
Battle in the Orchard, Psiloi clash & the Germans win. 2- 0 to the Germans.
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Oooo.... it's looking good, both his flanks have gone. Now could I make the advantage count?
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The main lines about to clash, I was confident.. Just two more kills for victory.
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Oh no..!! Jack blasts my War Wagon to bits. Suddenly it's not looking too good for the Germans. Jack turns his Artillery to face the oncoming German Knights.
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The German Pike are no match for the ruthless Swiss, another casualty for me. Quickly I send my Psiloi from the Orchard to provide support.
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I curse my luck, a low PIP roll. I need to commit my Knights but it's taking an eternity.
.Jacks laughing far too much & lets his little secret out. He points to a lone German Knight element still in the box. I've only played with an eleven element army. Never mind, with my wasted Artillery, I've only played with ten. Such is life. .
A tough scrap which got away from me, after initial success, I didn't have enough in the centre.
Why did I put a War Wagon in front of Jacks Artillery? More D'OH!
Nice little report. Way to go Jack!
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