Battle of Bicocca Set-Up - Death and The Landsknecht

Just finished setting up the table for the game on Friday - got back from a late dental appointment - I now have another implant/crown! Anyway, here're the photos of the tentative starting positions of the units. I may allow the players to reposition some of their units, particularly the artillery pieces.

Imperialist forces on the left behind defensive positions; French forces on the right; Toy Poodle in the center (the wife wanted her in the picture).

The Imperialists' baggage camp - a victory condition for the French if captured.

French forces consisting of Swiss mercenary pike blocks in the center, Venetian allies on their right flank, and cavalry on the left flank - including gendarmes and mounted crossbows.

Imperialist forces with Spanish heavy and light cavalry on their right flank, Spanish colunela to the left, and landsknecht pikes on their left flank. Artillery to their rear on higher ground.

French left, with Giovanni de Medici's mounted crossbows, and mounted gendarmes (using proxy models including Warhammer Fantasy Empire Knights).

French center led by Odet de Foix, Vicomte de Lautrec, with Swiss mercenary pikes and supporting arquebusiers.

Venetian allies and light gun on the French right. The infantry are Warhammer Fantasy Empire 6th Ed. figures.

Imperialist right flank with Spanish jinetes and heavy cavalry behind them.

Spanish infantry colunela formations next to the cavalry.

Karl Franz standing in as the Imperialists commander until a suitable figure arrives on game day with one of the players. He's also bring a few more mounted commanders. I really wanted to get a few from Steel Fist Miniatures, but procratinated.

Landsknechts on loan from Emperor Charles V on the left flank, anchored next to the Bicocca manor. 

A post game update will follow; however, I like to get photos of the table and troops prior to, as getting photos can be forgotten during the heat of battle! Until then, thanks again for checking out the blog, and wishing you all the very best.