The Battle of Oakhampton 1644.

It is very rare that I am lost for words/speechless,but I really don't know how to write up last night's game!!
The scenario called for an attack/defence type game against a defended town(Oakhampton) but no attack developed..............................

Top photo is "Scenario" and bottom is the table as the"boys" saw it-they had to make their own dispositions and plans.Graham and Brian were the Royalists,whilst Dave and Paul were the Parliamentarians.

Both sides move their troops to their pre-ordained positions,as per their battle plans-the town was lightly held and the force set to attack it looked formidable-I won't tell you the name of the player who was to attack but his name is an anagram of NIRAB!!!!

On move number 4 we had the first cavalry clash,Paul and Graham contested the flank until move number 14!! great stuff.

"NIRAB" is contemplating moving some of his troops,but,well, it's best not to be too hasty!!
Meanwhile  the Parliamentarians are moving into good positions!

Then,at last "NIRAB" moved an infantry regiment forward,got it shot to bits,and retired it!
The cavalry battle is still on-going on the far flank,surely a mass attack is forthcoming(??) on the town.

As the cavalry fight on...........................................

The defenders clean their muskets,sharpen their pikes and pick their noses!!(and await a massive attack??)

An overview of the table showing the lack of action in some sectors,and the on-going cavalry action in others!!

Tumble weed time!-the defender were now polishing their balls(musket and cannon!!) to amuse themselves whilst awaiting the massive attack,which surely must be forthcoming now!

As the game drew to an end,Graham is finally beaten on the cavalry front,and Paul can deliver the "coup de grace" on his infantry,and Dave actually attacked "NIRAB" with some cavalry in front of the town,forcing him back,and with cries of "woe is us" the Royalist were defeated!
What was that????????
The laughter was in abundance,to say the least,and the banter was as good,so I suppose the night wasn't a complete washout.
Roll on next Sunday,when our "Yorkshire" mate Chris is bringing up his Romans and fleet for a big game.