We finally managed to play the game we had planned. It's a postponed game from last week with Hail Ceasar rules, using Michael's collection for the Peloponnesian Wars in 28mm. Athens and her allies faced Sparta and its supporters.
UMPIRING: Michael Schneider, Bartek Zynda
1. Forces.
2 x Spartan Heavy Hoplites3 x Peltast
2 x Heavy Hoplites1 x Light Hoplites
1 x Hippakontistai1 x Peltast
2 x Heavy Hoplites1 x Light Hoplites
2 x Heavy Hoplites3 x Peltas1 x Slingers
1 x Hippakontistai3 x Peltast
2. The game.
Both armies lined up in their formations, facing each other. On the Athenian side, Michael commanded the right flank. In the centre, commanding the main forces, was Jimie, the overall leader of the Athenian army. On the left flank, David led the light troops.
On the Spartan side, the Spartan king (Tim) commanded the left flank, accompanied by the Spartan forces, while their allies held the centre. The right flank was made up of light troops. I was in command of both the centre and the right flank.
The Spartans advanced more effectively than the Athenians, who experienced some chaos in their ranks. Meanwhile, the light forces on both flanks engaged in combat. On our left flank, we suffered a significant defeat, while our right flank held out a bit longer before also being overcome. However, it was usually the main forces that secured victory, rather than the light forces.
Finally, the Hoplites commenced their engagement. The Spartans charged at the Athenians, successfully defeating one of the Athenian's units and killing their general. However, the Spartan king was wounded and could not take part in the future fighting. In response, the Athenians launched their charge, destroying one of the Spartan's units. Following this exchange, both sides withdrew to regroup and organize their ranks, preparing for another round of combat.
David attempted to disrupt our reorganization by harassing my forces with his light troops. We had faced a similar situation before, and this time, I refused to let it happen again. My troops turned against David's forces, and despite his efforts to escape, I pursued them and defeated them. I was prepared to deliver the final blow, ready to lead the decisive charge.
Hand-to-hand combat ensued as my forces, led by light hoplites, engaged the elite Athenian troops. Unfortunately, my troops were repelled, but the losses I inflicted on the Athenians prevented them from launching a counterattack. At that point, the battle came to an end. The Spartans caused more significant losses to the Athenians, resulting in a victory for us. However, the Athenians were able to retreat because the Spartans were not prepared to pursue them at that moment.
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| Spartan loses. |
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| Athenian loses. |
3. Links.
MICHAEL:
FLICKR:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/asienieboje/albums/72177720323412046
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