Wars of the Roses, Lardy Style

The Battle of Lanceton.

This week has seen the continuation of the Wars of the Roses battle reported earlier this week, using "Wargaming with Silver Whistle's" amendments to the original rules.

 

I have to say, it worked seamlessly and his Bonus Deck suggestions were particularly effective.

 

Here's what happened ...

 

The Yorkist attack from the East takes shape with Lancastrian bowmen defending the road between the marshy area which denotes the Eastern boundary.

 

Meanwhile, the West Gate was stormed by Yorkist heavy infantry.

 

The defence held firm.

 

A similar attack took place on the marsh road with Lancastrian heavy infantry beating back the Yorkists..

 

The Lancastrian lord reinforced the West Gate with more heavy foot and a couple of knights.

 

Undeterred, Yorkist cavalry charged the West Gate.

 

But were sent packing.

 

Now, a large force of Yorkist heavy cavalry were urged on to join the fray in the East.

 

 

Their foot move aside for these brutes.

 

Just in time, a small force of Lancastrian horse arrive to try and hold the Yorkisy cavalry.

 

As Yorkist infantry outflank the marsh to the right.

 

The Lancastrians are pushed back into town.

 

Now the Yorkist knights can move in.

 

The Lancastrian lord commanding in the East tries to rally his men.

 

Villagers watch with interest.

 

And their leader decides to back the Yorkists.

 

Another attack is mounted in the West.

 

And just as the Lancastrian lord went to order his men back into action, the local priest stops everything to bless the troops !

 

At the other end of town, the Yorkist knights get stuck in the mud, slowing down their advance.

 

But finally get on the move again.

 

A few Lancastrians try to block their path

 

Yorkist hand gunners run out of ammo and have to return to the waggons.

 

Over in the North of town, Yorkist troops are greeted by more townsmen.

 

The Lancastrian knights have rallied and, though small in number, once more charge the Yorkists.

 

Yotkisy knights burst through the West Gate.

 

As foot clash in the South.

 

The Lancastrians push the knights back from the Gate.

 

The Yorkists are now firmly in control of half of the town.

 

Battle rages in front of the church.

 

The Lancastrian 2nd in Command is killed by Yorkist foot.

 

The Lancastrians are now hemmed into a corner

 

At this point, the townsfolk pounce and capture the Lancastrian commander - its all over !

 

I found this really enjoyable and the rules worked well.  Congratulations Silver Whistle - you should write an article on your WotR adaptation for the Lardies Summer Special !