Since the table was already set-up, went ahead and configured the terrain for a Battle of Tewkesbury scenario using Lion Rampant.
I took some liberties
with the terrain. The units are placed a bit closer - for the photo op;
but there is still 12" on either side of the long ends of the table, so
they can easily be moved further apart (min. 3" between units rule).
Plan to run this game at next year's Enfilade on Saturday ( morning & afternoon
periods). It's a ways out, I know, but I like to have things ready early on, then just have to refresh myself with the scenario and rules as the actual date gets closer.
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| Note the mounted spearmen emerging out of the woods - these will be the troops Edward IV stationed there. In actual game play, they will be able to enter on either side of the short ends of table, about midway - just to give an element of surprise. |
I've given up on trying to stay strictly historical with the use of standards and banners. For instance, those of the Earl of Warwick are present at this battle, although he had been killed not long before at Barnet. There were just too many deaths of the nobility between battles, not to mention the switching of sides. That said, I do try to use them with the sides they were, or might've been, on during the battle. Maybe Edward could've used Warwick's standard as he pleased since the earl was dead and his estate was now his.
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| The Lancastrians from their left. Note the mounted men at arms in the rear as reserve - sporting the Tudor colors - although not present at the battle. Margaret wanted to link up with them before meeting Edward though. |
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| The Lancastrian host from the rear - again from their left flank. |
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| The Yorkists - note the mercenary crossbowmen (in 6-man units) and pikemen on the right flank. |
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| The Yorkists as seen from their left flank. Flemish handgunners (again in 6-man units) on the left flank. The Yorkists have 3 cannon and the Lancastrians only 1 - which they should be happy to have as the Yorkists had captured a lot of their artillery prior to the battle. |
So much for now, as I don't plan on a play test for this scenario anytime soon. I just wanted to see how the units fit on the rather small 5X6' table. I wanted to be able to use the same mat for this game as the First Battle of St Albans game. Thanks for dropping by!
Very nice miniatures!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Kirill! Like I mentioned on your blog - your recent Burgundian Wars Lion Rampant game motivated/inspired me to set this game table up. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteLooks awesome Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Rodger! Best regards, Dean
Deleteoh, yes! looking really great!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michal! Regards, Dean
DeleteGreat looking game, difficult to keep up with who's on which side, you can tell WOTRs was an inspiration for game of Thrones!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain. Interestingly I've never seen Game of Thrones - although I know a lot of folks (grown men included?!) who like the show. Warmest regards, Dean
Deletewow - what a great looking set up
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Miles - nothing as elaborate or well-made as your terrain/tables, but it is very convention friendly (i.e. transport & setup). Best regards, Dean
DeleteStriking set up, Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jonathan. It's nice to re-use the same terrain (or parts thereof) and game cloth for different games. Warm Regards, Dean
DeleteSplendid array of forces, they look great!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Chris. It's nice knowing we share the same interest in the period too. Best regards, Dean
DeleteFab looking game. Great to see you playing WoTR again.
ReplyDeleteThank you very kindly, Scrivs. The era reminds me a bit of the intrigues and changing alliances during the Sengoku period. Maybe something to do with islanders. :) Kind regards, Dean
DeleteIt looks magnificent Dean.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michael. I am very pleased to be able to run various scenarios with the same figures and terrain (in different configurations). Warm regards, Dean
DeleteThe table looks great. I am waiting for the battle report, it promises to be spectacular
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words and interest. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteVery impressive. Let me know if/when you plan to run a test game before Enfilade.
ReplyDeleteI've had an interest in the Battle of Tewkesbury ever since I read Churchill's account of it in The History of the English Speaking Peoples. His recounting how Clifford(?) bashed out Lord Wentlock's brains after accusing him of treason adds that compelling color to the story.
Thanks, David! As may recall, you had originally suggested Tewkesbury to me at Fix Bayonets. At the time I was overly concerned of banners and standards of who would be present at the battle or not. Thankfully I've come to realize that an interesting scenario trumps all of that. And it doesn't get much better than Tewkesbury. I will definitely let you know if/when I host a playtest. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteOn another note, Warwick's successor was actually "false, fleeting, perjured" Clarence's son Edward (whose mother was Warwick's eldest daughter Isabel, through whom he inherited the title). Poor Edward was imprisoned in the Tower in 1485 after Henry Tudor usurped the crown and after 14 years in prison executed after an escape attempt. (Being a pretender to the crown back then really sucked.)
ReplyDeleteAfter Edward's death, the title became extinct until Henry VIII recreated it.
A very fine set-up indeed Dean!
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Thank you very kindly, Christopher! I am glad it turned out looking nicely - good enough for a 6-player game in the not too distant future. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat looking set up for Tewksbury Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mike. A skirmish version of the battle. Best, Dean
DeleteThat's just beautiful, Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Aaron! Best regards, Dean
DeleteHat’s it, I am flying out to test this one out with you. I get to be Prince Rupert and hold that poodle in one hand and throw dice with the other....
ReplyDeleteOh wait wrong Civil War:(
Ha! Stupid spell check turned “That’s” into “Hat’s”, bloody awful spell ckeck program... now where did I leave my glasses;)
DeleteLol! No worries, Kevin. I appreciate your visit and kind words. That all said I've yet to transition into Pike and Shot. Something about the big thigh pants throws me off :) Warm regards, Dean
DeleteThat is a poodle in your last picture right? Not a stuffed animal;)
DeleteLol! Yes, it's my wife's toy poodle... :)
DeleteLooks great, nice set-up.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gabe! I plan on running this at next Enfilade - Saturday a.m. and afternoon periods. Hope to see you there, if not sooner. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteHooboy, I feel another bout of shinyitis coming on again - Wars of the Roses stuff looking really good there...
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent setup, with armies to match - a proper show table! One of my fave periods for study too.
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Thank you very much, Ev! Yes, this is a grand period...I would have to say I prefer it over HYW. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteWhat a wonderful and most impressive set up Dean, splendid troops and terrain, and nice mat!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Phil. Your games provide a lot of inspiration for me. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteI'm a bit late to this party, but WOW! What an impressive table and fabulous pair of armies! I started a small WotR project at the start of this year and it inevitably continues to grow. I went with 3-2-1 basing on circles for my Lancastrians but like the 40x40 look for your units. I posted some pics of my Lancastrian army here: https://tasmancave.blogspot.com/2022/11/october-hobby-roundup-heresy-turnips.html cheers!
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