Sunday 12 September 2021

The casting down of the Greate Edifice of Beelzebub* .


With a greate crye Josiah Grundy leads his 'Roaring Boyes' forward against the Royalist fortifications, but are driven back by the garrison .


Nigel Pargetter leads the Horse forward on the right flank .



On the other flank the Royalist Shotte is driven back by the Dragoones , who then open fire on the advancing pike .


Colonele Danby leads the Pike forward under fire from the Sconce .


They too are repulsed as the sleeve of Shotte maneuver to open fire on the enemy . The Dragoones keep up a telling fire on the now halted Pike blocke.


The fire from the Shotte is telling and drives the Garrisone from the earthe workes .


Seeing an opportunity Josiah Grundy leads his Boyes into the empty earthworke ! , Henri Viscount Turenne leads a counter-attacke 


But a spirited defense by the 'Roaring Boyes' and a goode curseing by Ranting Josiah scatter them and the Forte is taken for Parliament (having a unit in good order inside the defense wins the scenario) 


 The Shotte and Pike have taken heavy losses on the Left and the Horse making no progress against the enemye Right, Nigel Pargetter has no option but to quit the Fielde . To make matters worse as they are retiring they are subject to a Sermone from Josiah Grundy . An excellent game! , although Nigel Pargetter was a bit unlucky as his cavalry kept failing their motivation rolls and the Pike and Shot took heavy casualties on the left and never rally got into action .


* Once again I am indebted to the University of Felpersham (TUF) and Miss Goodbody for finding this pamphlet commemorating the battle, at the bottom left you can just make out (click on the photo to enlarge) Jos Grundie Felpersum , presumably the author ,, Josiah was always one for self promotion . 















 







 

14 comments:

  1. A bold assault!
    HM will not be well pleased but the masses are cheering.

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  2. Wonderful game Tony! I love your characters and your research is greatly appreciated! I knew that the blasphemers were destined to lose in the end!

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    1. Thank you , yes the dice where not with them this game .

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  3. Terrific stuff - history and toy soldiers, what’s not to like?

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  4. Pikeman's Lament is the current fav in our group: we'll have to give this scenario a go (thanks for the inspiration)!

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    1. Yes I do like PL - I can remember most of the rules in my head without looking at the rule book - always a plus !

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  5. Once again we are indebted to you for digging put restaging these forgotten chapters in the history of Borsetshire.

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    1. My pleasure , Borsetshires rich history should be more well known .

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