ADLG - Game Report 206

New Kingdom Egyptian (14) vs Tlaxcalans (290)

Paul was in the middle of building his Tlaxcalans (a name I am going to have to copy and paste rather than risk typing!) for a forthcoming competition, and he wanted to field it against similar army types, of which my NKE are a good example. Paul opted to defend in the mountains leaving me the privilege of attacking. I placed the chariots out on the right supported by the Sherden warriors even further right. The two infantry commands were in the centre and left.

The move forward of the chariots encouraged a forward movement of the Spanish pikes and heavy infantry. An early exchange of fire between the chariots and the light infantry saw losses shared equally.

More losses from missile fire as the lines of battle close, and once again the Egyptian elite heavy two-handed swords come of worse from missile fire and combat!

On the left the Egyptian units start to dissolve in contact, as is normal for medium troops. However, on the right the Sherden warriors are now close to being able to charge home to contact.

In the centre the battle is raging with losses and hits galore. The miracle of the bowmen holding the pikes is a real blessing for the Egyptians. However on the Egyptian right the Sherden warriors have destroyed all before them and the chariots are both behind the enemy flank and are punishing the Spanish cavalry with bow fire.

The fights is confused and deadly on the left and centre with holes appearing in the line and units being taken in the flank and rear. Although the Bowmen finally paid the price for standing against the pikes the other pike unit attacked in the flank and rear has been destroyed as has the enemy cavalry unit.

Outcome

An Egyptian win by 23 to 26.

Lessons Learnt

The left flank guard was insufficiently strong to contain the enemy.