The Armies:
II/31c Spartan. 1xSp(Gene), 5xSp, 2x4Ax, 1xCv, 1xLH, 2xPs.
II/27b Pyrrhic. 1xCv(Gen), 1xCv, 1xLH, 1xEl, 4x4Pk, 2xSp,
1x4Ax, 1xPs.
The Battlefield comprised a BUA, two Ploughed fields, a Wood,
and a road.
The Spartan force was set up on the left of picture: Spear in
the centre, Auxilia and Psiloi on the left, and Cavalry on the right.
The Pyrrhic army placed the Elephant in the centre, with Pike
on its left and right (it worked for the Seleucids). The other solid infantry
went on the right with Psiloi on the left with the Light Horse. Both Cavalry waited
in reserve.
Turn 1: The whole Spartan line advanced (they rolled a 1, so
the Ploughed fields acted as Rough Going). The Pyrrhic foot advanced, the cavalry
swept out onto the wings.
Turn 2: The whole Spartan line advanced (rolling a 1 again).
The Pyrrhic line advanced (also rolling low PIPs)
Turn 3: The armies collided. The Spartans attacked with
mounted on the right while the Pyrrhic closed everywhere else. The Spartans
lost a Cavalry and an Auxilia, but the Pyrrhic Elephant was destroyed.
Turn 4: The Spartan general rolled a 1 again and could do
little more than redress his lines on the left. The Pyrrhic also rolled a 1,
but his Light Horse swept in and ‘close the door’ against the Spear on the
Spartan right. That was enough to assist the Pike in destroying them and
winning the game.
Conclusion: A Pyrrhic victory, 4-1.
Assessment: The lack of PIPs spelled doom for the Spartans,
as they failed to open up their lines and gain some flanking advantage. In
hindsight it might have been a better idea to remain put and wait for a good
roll. Then again, they rolled three 1’s in the four turns the battle lasted.
They fought well enough, but the PIPs let them down.
1 comment:
Stating the obvious:
- It was a Pyrrhic victory but it wasn't a pyrrhic victory (ahem).
- The Spartans lost ?? How is that even possible if you've watched 300 ??
My DBAv3 rules have arrived now, looking forward to playing a game or too in the near future.
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