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.