ADLG - Game Report 222

Libyan Egyptian (15) vs Mycenaean (30)

So by the 7th June, only 14 days after the last outing of the New Kingdom Egyptians, out came the Libyans to do battle against the Mycenaeans. The figures were Wargames Atlantic Digital STL files. The figures are 28mm with spears. So, I grafted on some bronze age swords onto the figures in Microsoft 3D Builder and shrunk them down to 15mm scale (16mm to the eyeline). Simple to print and paint with a variety of ethnic painting for the figures.

On to the battle. In this army design I split the chariots between the commands which had the benefit of protecting the ends of the infantry line and the potential benefits of being able to outflank around the enemy line – think big!

I was forced to move the Meshwesh heavy swordsmen through the plantation, but fortunately they were not opposed by the enemy, instead only by my poor command dice and the enemy’s proximity.

On the right the Libyan medium warriors and Chariots are playing catch up while the remainder of the line closes in on the enemy line. In the centre the chariots are playing with the enemy to keep them occupied. While on the Egyptian left once again Achilles is out to play with some impetuous Libu warriors!

At this stage the results of the combat are certainly in favour of the Mycenaeans. Many of the Meshwesh have been wounded and one was destroyed on contact. However, could it be that the Egyptian reserves on the right could intervene, could the Meshwesh rally and defeat the Greeks?

On the left the Libu warriors are defying Achilles for as long as they are able, buying time for the rest of the army. In the centre the Chariots are similarly battling for supremacy and occupying the enemy, with their armour saving them! On the right there are now gaps in the line where the Meshwesh have prevailed and the chariots are now trying to manouvere to find a suitable flank to engage.

In spite of losses the Meshwesh continue to fight and win. As do the Libu on the left who have prevented Achilles intervening in the centre.

Outcome

A Libyan victory by inflicting 29 and suffering 23 of 27 hits.

Lessons Learnt

I remembered to say thank you to Paul for suggesting this army, and of course to Wargames Atlantic for having figures available to print!

The army design needs a little tinkering. The question is would it be better to have all the Chariots in one command or split between commands as in this battle. The challenge being the limited command and control of the army.