Game 1 has been played!
Ross has taken on the role of William Iron Arm and has launched his first attack on the Duchy of Capua - attacking the province of Amalfi.
The Lombard defenders ( played by yours truly) were waiting.
As a 'Step One' the battle is an encounter battle with 'equal' points forces.
William weighted his cavalry on one flank- the sight of 8 units of Normans on one flank was intimidating!
Naturally they came forward in an attempt to swamp my right......
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| The Lombard center- spearman and archers holding a hill |
This was one of the toughest and closes fought games I have played in years. By turn three it looked like it was going to go one way.....but the game finished on a very surprising set of die rolls!!