063.Rozebeke_a - - WDS Age of Longbow Volume I
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| First Side: | Side_A (ALB1) |
| Second Side: | Side_B (ALB1) |
Date: 27 November 1382 - Size: Medium - Location: Rozebeke, now Westrozebeke, Flanders
Scenario Briefing: Historical - Philip van Artevelde's victory at Beverhoutsveld on 3 May resulted in uprisings against Count Louis II all over Flanders. Oudenaarde was one of the few towns that remained loyal to the count, so van Artevelde placed it under siege. However, with peasant unrest spreading into France, the French nobility realized that the Flemish rebellion would need to be crushed promptly, before the English could intervene on their behalf. After a minor action at the river Lys, Ypres and other Flemish towns quickly made their peace with the French but, relying on superior numbers, van Artevelde left a small besieging force at Oudenaarde and marched towards the French army.
Determined to take advantage of the early morning dense fog to catch the French by surprise, the Flemish attacked in a compact formation and gained an initial advantage over the enemy infantry. However, the French cavalry assaulted their unguarded flanks and routed many of the Flemish militia troops. Those that held their ground were isolated and cut down without mercy.
Note: Only a token force of English archers participated in the battle. In fact, a larger number of Welsh Guard archers fought on the French side!
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Best played Head-To-Head or as the Flemish side against the French A/I.
Scenario Briefing: Historical - Philip van Artevelde's victory at Beverhoutsveld on 3 May resulted in uprisings against Count Louis II all over Flanders. Oudenaarde was one of the few towns that remained loyal to the count, so van Artevelde placed it under siege. However, with peasant unrest spreading into France, the French nobility realized that the Flemish rebellion would need to be crushed promptly, before the English could intervene on their behalf. After a minor action at the river Lys, Ypres and other Flemish towns quickly made their peace with the French but, relying on superior numbers, van Artevelde left a small besieging force at Oudenaarde and marched towards the French army.
Determined to take advantage of the early morning dense fog to catch the French by surprise, the Flemish attacked in a compact formation and gained an initial advantage over the enemy infantry. However, the French cavalry assaulted their unguarded flanks and routed many of the Flemish militia troops. Those that held their ground were isolated and cut down without mercy.
Note: Only a token force of English archers participated in the battle. In fact, a larger number of Welsh Guard archers fought on the French side!
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Best played Head-To-Head or as the Flemish side against the French A/I.
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