Saturday, August 12, 2023

In Ancient Times they rode Elephants

I was recently invited to try my hand at some Ancients Wargaming by some fellow SWWC Members.
I've always been interested in the history surrounding the dawn of civilisation as we know it but have never before had the opportunity to play any wargame in this period.  

The battle was fought on a club night using the Age of Hannibal ruleset from Little wars TV and was between the forces of the Persian Empire and troops from the Greek States. 


The Armies face off


The Persian center of Spearmen and Archers supported by Elephants rush forward towards the high ground where their longer range bows can come in to play.



Persian light cavalry and Greek skirmishers tussle



The Greeks have been busy over night digging some ditches to defend this pass between the woods and the lake 



The defences blunt and hold the elite Persian Cavalry but the Persian have Archers and Spearmen in Ambush at the edge of the forest and attack on the flank and rear




Battle raged as the lines meet

 Overall an excellent game for club play. 4 Players all fairly new to the rules soon all got the hang of the basics. I look forward to a rematch if only so I can have more Elephants in my Army 


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