Friday 18th September saw the start of a two week game recreating the Battle of Pinkie, 1547, using figures from the collection of John & Mike W.
Fighting for the Scots were Rupert, Mike N, Mike W and Steve, whilst the English side was commanded by Dave, Matt & Mark. John provided sterling service as the umpire, we used the Pikeman's Lament rule system, which we have found produces results, has simple mechanisms and is playable - albeit somewhat controversial at times with those players that prefer more traditional rulesets.
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| St. Michael's Churchyard on the Scots' left, which would be hotly fought over. |
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| Highland troops from Steve's command cross the River Esk and head towards St Michael's Church. |
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| Close-up of highlanders from the collections of John & Mike W |
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| Leading Highland units cross the Esk and to their right flank is a Galloper Gun from Mike W's command, heading for the same hill. |
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| Mike W's command of Pike, Archers and Galloper Gun |
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In the centre, Mike N's attack across the bridge develops,
supported on his right by Rupert's command. |
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| Close-up of Mike N's command, prior to attempting to cross the bridge |
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| Trotters from Mark's English command round the flank of hill upon which St. Michael's Church stands, about to engage Highland foes. |
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| The hotly contested St. Michaels Churchyard, a Scots Galloper Gun deploys whilst Highlanders attempt to force their way into the church. Meanwhile the church has been occupied by English archers and a unit of English Billmen cross the churchyard to attack the gun. |
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| Mike N's pike blocks begin to cross the Esk at the bridge but come under artillery fire. |
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| The English forces arrayed upon Pinkie Clough, awaiting the Scot's attack. |
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| English Trotters engage with the highlanders whilst the Billmen take on the Artillery position |
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| More of Mike N's forces get to cross the Esk |
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| Out on the extreme right flank of the Scots lines, Rupert's forces advance, whilst Mat holds back with his superior mounted force looking for the right chance to strike. |
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| Mike N's forces are largely across the Esk and begin their assault up the hill taking withering fire from the English lines. |
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| First engagements between Mat & Rupert's forces begin |
Return to see what happens in Week 2....
