ADLG - Game Report 89

German-Tencteri (91) vs Classical Indians (79)

For the next trial against Kevin’s Vedic Indians, the orbat was changed, along with newly painted reinforcements of the correct base sizes for their troop type, to:

Right Flank, the brilliant CinC’s command of 5 heavy swordsmen (of which 4 were elite), 2 light infantry bow, 4 medium cavalry (of which 3 are elite) and 2 light cavalry with javelins.

Centre, an attached ordinary general with 5 heavy swordsmen and 2 light infantry javelins.

Left Flank, an unreliable allied attached general (in ambush) with 6 medium swordsmen and 2 light infantry javelins.

The ambush was sprung immediately by the proximity if the Indian light infantry, with no need to roll for hesitancy! However, even in woods the speed of movement was significantly constrained by poor command dice. I decided to hold my main line back while the allies drew in the enemy forces – or at least was the intention.

Once again on the left the German light infantry have not fared well. We, have however, forced the commitment of one elephant to the Indian right flank. I have committed the German cavalry to engage their Indian peers on the right.

On the right a mixed result for the German cavalry, having lost some units it has penetrated the line and capable of coming around on the flank of the chariots. In the centre we are awaiting contact, but on the left the Allied warband has encircled an elephant and is about to destroy it.

Although the right flank has taken some losses from the heavy chariots in contact it is fighting hard. The centre is more successful against the elephants. Whilst the allies have destroyed the elephant and are regrouping to pursue to the enemy camp.

On the right the battle against the Indian heavy chariots has been hard fought, and the German cavalry after penetrating has now reformed and is charging back into the fight. In the centre another elephant has met its maker and another will shortly do so. The Allies are fighting hard to advance on the enemy camp.

Outcome

A victory for the Germans.

Lessons Learnt

The army is much better balanced.

Although the jury is still out on how to command and deploy the Allies.