Hundred Years War campaign moves for games 5 and 6

Following on from the French victory over the tail of the English army commanded by Sir John Chewford. Sir John's was able to retire to the safety of the main English camp, but there was going to be little respite with French blocking and chasing forces closing in.

On the campaign map units may not move diagonally. So after some deliberation Prince Riddick decided his army should up march north and try and move around the bulk of the blocking French and also put more distance between the chasing forces.

After the last battle the tail of the English army was able to escape and meet up with other elements of the English army.

The English advance guard commanded by the Prince himself move north only to move headlong into elements of the French army (commanded by Baron Bechad) who were trying to bottle up the English army.

Meanwhile, before the remaining elements of the English army could follow the Prince north. Duc Duclos had followed up quickly after his victory to attack the English camped on the river bend. Fortune was on his side and his messengers has successfully reached Baron Chastain who moved to join forces with his liege lord. An opportunity for the Baron to seek revenge for some recent losses at the hand of the English.

Prince Riddick moves north while remaining elements of his army caught between elements of the chasing and blocking French forces.

A quick dice roll determined which battle would be fought first. So we move to game 5 where Sir John and the Duc pit there wits against each other in another battle. When playing games there is only one leader per army determined by rank, and Sir John out ranks the Sheriff of Lockdew.

English forces led by Sir John Chewford

 English Units
3 x Bowmen
1 x Foot Sergeants
2 x Foot Men at Arms
1 x Mounted Sergeants
1 x Mounted Men at Arms

French forces led by Duc Duclos

French Units
3 x Crossbow
2 x Foot Sergeants
2 x Foot Men at Arms
2 x Mounted Men at Arms

French line up for battle

English wait for the French onslaught

English right flank take advantage of woods and difficult terrain