Romans and Carthaginians.

Last night the "fab four" (Paul,Graham,Brian and Myself) had this great game-Paul and Brian were the Carthaginian Generals,whilst Graham and I commanded(?) the Romans. 

The table layout-Romans to the left-already in three lines-two Legions!

Brian is furiously writing orders as his first line of Gauls and Elephants clash with Graham's Hastati!!

My legion takes a more sedate approach to Paul's waiting line of Spaniards and Elephants-the hill  proved to be a bit of a problem to me as Paul's use of his three units of Numidian cavalry was wonderful to watch(but not to be on the pointy end of!)

Both legions' Hastati are being torn apart by the combination of Elephants and wild Gauls! better send in the Princepes-a quick exchange of lines,and off we go!!

My hill is occupied by the enemy-oh dear!! meanwhile Brian's Spaniards,supported by some African spearmen,are making mince meat of Graham's Princepes! -oh dear again!!-looks good though.

My Princepes aren't doing so well against Paul's Spanish either!

Bloody Elephants!!!

My cavalry are retiring(it's good being retired!) leaving my Legion's flank totally exposed-all is lost!

Paul surveys the battle field-it has come down to the Roman Triarii-ie a defeat!!-this was a good game,we tried a couple of new Elephant rules which worked well(meaning they didn't dominate and spoil the game,as in previous games!) well done to us all,looking forward to next Sunday!

Obituary/Memorial for Charlie.

A fitting memorial was held for Charlie Wesencraft on June 28th-well attended by Wargaming friends,family and residents as well as anyone who attended his art and history classes-a very eloquent history of Charlie's life was given by his son,John,-a very memorable event-I will remember it for a long time.A fitting obituary was placed in this month's Wargames Illustrated by Robbie Roddis-thanks mate!

A big thanks to all who atteneded!