At the club we've been trying to play larger games of WAB as it was the general consensus that these were more enjoyable games, which they are IMHO. Less of the "I wanna win" attitude and more relaxed- just how I like to play a game. hopefully my compatriots too! It also allows us to get out all the toys which is often the dream of all wargamers so what is there not to like? So, our merry band, consisting of Neil, Graeme, "Little", Matt, Martin and my good self (invisible behind the camera) set about playing what was actually our second bout.
The first bout being finished the week before but I forgot my camera/forgot to take any pictures with said camera! (I know.....)
On the Seleucid (moi) left the Scythians Horse Archers give cover to the Scythed Chariots and War Elephants as they (literally!) trundle forward.
The Roman Legions advance and are hit by as many arrows as find their mark. Not too many by the looks of things!
Another view of the battle lines, this time highlighting Martin's Cavalry Trap.
I'm a bit unclear about what happened here but I think this is the moment that my Skirmishing Archers and Scythians combined to reduce the Numidians and gain a slight advantage for the Seleucids on the right flank.
(I just took this picture as it is a wee bit evocative- what with the War Elephant in the foreground and the lines of infantry of both sides into the background.)
The Romans keep on a coming, as steady as you like. The Seleucid's might have been better off taking plenty of Javelin and Shield armed Skirmishers, thrusting them forward at the "tougher than they look" Roman Velites.
The War Elephant Crew and Scythians keep loosing those arrows. The Spanish Cavalry allies of the Romans retreat.
