ADLG - Game Report 227

Libyan Egyptian (15) vs Saitic Egyptians (57)

Onto the second game of the day, against a new enemy; Lance’s Saitic Egyptians. Once again, I attacked in the plains. I didn’t like the look of the enemy ambush in the village on the left and therefore placed the Chariots on the right. I was less sure of whether they would stay there or move centre or left depending on what targets of opportunity presented themselves.

We advanced and I opted to take forward two chariots at this stage. On the left the medium Meshwesh warriors are advancing towards the marsh occupied by enemy light infantry.

The enemy are holding their main line in place and therefore I have decided to move forward my warriors. The Chariots remain in reserve as I do not want to be forced into using them against the enemy spearmen; even if they are mediocre.

Multiple waves of Libyan troops are in echelon ready to engage. I am a little concerned about the enemy cavalry behind the Libu Warriors flank.

The enemy have come out from their ambush position in the village, and the Libyan’s have been forced to disperse to protect the flank. In the centre the main clash of arms is taking place, and importantly the threat of the flanking cavalry has been shrugged off. On the right the enemy heavy chariot has bee flanked and is looking in a weak position.

Outcome

After the clash of the mainline the Saitic Egyptians left the field to the Libyans, leaving them victors by inflicting 29 and suffering only 19 losses.

Lessons Learnt

On balance the Chariots were on the correct flank, although they did not materially contribute to victory.