Two commands there folks - bloody expensive these elaborate cavalry units you know. |
It was time for a revenge game.
You may recall dear reader that the last time I took on the Mighty Steve with his newly acquired ex-Martin collection of Early Byzantines, I was given a good old fashioned thumping!
Capital T - THUMPING!!!
It was time for me to stop experimenting with the list and my false sense of tactical ability and play to the strength of the army which is good cavalry and a few Elephants for good measure.
We both made up 130 point lists for our game last night and what was surprising was just how little you get for that in a Persian Army. Steve asked me on more than one occasion whether I had gotten mixed up in my composition however the TtS OOB Generator is always an accurate measure for Luddites such as myself.
The Central command |
The left flank was entrusted to these few...the unhappy few... |
A smallish command however full of good stuff |
The bad guys deploy opposite |
Lots of bow armed cavalry and light horse here |
My universal ancient carts - ideal for every third camp in any scenario and a fine holder of ammunition chits |
Its very lonely on the extreme flank of an army when you are only armed with a flimsy bow and a few crooked arrows |
A nice view of my empty chair here folks - position A one would suggest for what is about to unfold |
Byzantine Foot and bow |
A few nifty manouvers and the heavy lads are on the move |
Into those cavalry as quick as possible...who promptly evade |
However we maintain the pursuit |
On the left and centre action is entered into quickly |
Byzantine bow fire is effective early in the piece as is the Sassanid fire |
Steve's cavalry ride off and force the lights to evade. Persian skirmishers occupy the rocky outcrop and a lone Persian Bow unit unleashes a torrent of missile fire ahead at the enemy |
Byzantine cavalry have destroyed the Persians and a unit of Zhendayan cataphracts has been forced to turn to meet the threat |
The Persian light horse are doing exactly what I need them to do - survive! |
On the right the Persian advance continues unabated |
However the evading of the enemy cavalry is slightly frustrating |
The bow are now destroyed and the lights in the rough are isolated |
The Persians are scattered however holding on across all fronts - only three victory medals left |
Finally the elephants catch their tormentors - however the fatal blow cannot be delivered |
Perhaps a light infantry speed hump |
On the left the Cataphracts are up against it...but surviving |
Great game, great bloke to play against and most importantly a lot of laughs.
Two wonderful looking armies...and baggage! Looks great...
ReplyDeleteCheers Phil
DeleteA lovely looking game Carlo...
ReplyDeleteI do like the Sassanids.
All the best. Aly
Thank you very much Aly
DeleteGreat report! Very beautiful units.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much
DeleteCarlo! This pair of armies is gorgeous! What size are your grids and bases? And, what is the bucket of M&Ms?
ReplyDeleteThankyou Jonathon. The grids are 150mm and the bases are 120mm. The bucket of M&m’s are Steve’s chit bucket.
DeleteGreat looking armies a,fun sounding game,I guess the M&M pot is where your opponent kept his ammunition chits?
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Absolutely correct Iain. Thank you very much
DeleteBeaut looking game Carlo and most colourful armies.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Fish.
DeleteA lovely looking game Carlo!Great report!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sergey and I’m glad you enjoyed the report.
DeleteCongrats to the King of Kings; I was skeptical you had enough units to hang on for the win!
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter
DeleteVery great miniatures
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Marco
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