Monday, 7 January 2019

ECW Campaign - Battle of Pershore - day 2

The English Civil War campaign games continue with day two of the Battle of Pershore. In the early morning the numerical superior Parliamentary army had take up position on the Royalist's left flank overnight, having secured a bridge head from the previous evening's fighting.

Troop positions at the beginning of day two
In this game, hits and out of ammo markers were removed from all units, but eliminated units remained eliminated. The army resolve was reset for the second day.

Deployment at the start of the game, Parliamentarian forces in the foreground having secured a position across the fordable river
While out numbered Royalist forces had taken up a strong defensive position between the two woods.  Their cavalry was held in reserve in case any Parliamentary units should round the woods on their left flank.
Royalist infantry push forward and secure a strong defensive line between the woods. While their dragoons secure cover in fields threatening to flank any Parliamentarian advance.
Parliament cavalry split to move around the woods and to try and dislodge the dragoons.
On Parliament's left flank a small contingent of infantry cross the bridge.
Parliamentarian cavalry swing around the woods on the flank and Royalist cavalry reserve move to counter.
More Parliament infantry cross the bridge and move towards the action. 
Royalist try and shore up the line and flank from cavalry.
Royalist forces eventually succumb to the cavalry attacks
The flow of the game
A victory for Parliament who from a strong flank position were able to overcome a valiant defence by the Royalist infantry line.

12 comments:

  1. Hi Peter,
    Great Battle Report - super photos supported by your excellent hand drawn Battle Maps...most enjoyable- and glad to see your enjoying the fruits of your miniature painting for the ECW. Cheers. KEV.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks KEV. I am having a lot of fun with the ECW campaign and always enjoy getting the Hinchliffe armies on the tabletop. Cheers, Peter

      Delete
  2. The end seemed almost inevitable given the way the campaign season began and the first day's fight but it was a valiant stand anyway.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I did think at one point the Royalists might salvage a draw, but it was not to be.

      Delete
  3. Nice looking game Peter, lovely terrain!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you. Most of the terrain is scratch built with the exception of half the trees.

      Delete
  4. No surprise with respect to the battle outcome but the table and map sure look great!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yes, the result was predictable, but victory still had to be earned by Parliament. A fun game to play.

      Delete
  5. A good try by the King's men, but they needed more than a bit of luck to avoid a loss, and it was not to be!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. They certainly provided a valiant defence, but a win was never on the cards after losing the bulk of their cavalry on day 1.

      Delete
  6. Another great report. I'm really enjoying following this campaign.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Thank you, I am looking forward to finding out how the chance cards workout for the 1643 campaign year.

    ReplyDelete