082.Rouvray_a - Rouvray or the Battle of the Herrings - Historical - WDS Age of Longbow Volume I
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Date: 12 February 1429 - Size: Small - Location: Rouvray, Loiret Dept, N. France
Scenario Briefing: Historical - Rouvray or the Battle of the Herrings - The English siege of Orléans (12 October 1428 - 8 May 1429) was a key turning point in the Hundred Years' War and the action at Rouvray was a French attempt to intercept a supply convoy and prevent it from reaching the besieging English army outside Orleans. In addition to military supplies, there was also a large supply of herrings, since Lent was approaching - hence the name of the battle.
Observing the approaching French forces, the English leader Fastolf adopted a defensive position using stakes and the wagons to protect themselves from the French cavalry. Initially, the French delayed attacking in the hope of receiving 2,000 reinforcements en route to the battlefield, but with daylight starting to fail, it seemed uncertain there would be sufficient time to overcome the defenders. Nevertheless, the French artillery might have proved decisive if the Scottish troops in French pay hadn't recklessly decided to assault the English position. The French troops joined the attack, but fell back and retreated after receiving hundreds of casualties. Orleans itself held out and would be relieved, in May, after the appearance of the charismatic Joan of Arc.
Note: The location of the battle is disputed. This scenario follows Steven Cooper's view, in his 2010 book on Sir John Fastolf, that the fight probably took place at Rouvray-Sainte-Croix rather than the traditional site at Rouvray-Saint-Denis.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Note: Side A = French and Scottish, Side B = English and pro-English French
Best played as the French / Scottish side against the English A/I.
Scenario Briefing: Historical - Rouvray or the Battle of the Herrings - The English siege of Orléans (12 October 1428 - 8 May 1429) was a key turning point in the Hundred Years' War and the action at Rouvray was a French attempt to intercept a supply convoy and prevent it from reaching the besieging English army outside Orleans. In addition to military supplies, there was also a large supply of herrings, since Lent was approaching - hence the name of the battle.
Observing the approaching French forces, the English leader Fastolf adopted a defensive position using stakes and the wagons to protect themselves from the French cavalry. Initially, the French delayed attacking in the hope of receiving 2,000 reinforcements en route to the battlefield, but with daylight starting to fail, it seemed uncertain there would be sufficient time to overcome the defenders. Nevertheless, the French artillery might have proved decisive if the Scottish troops in French pay hadn't recklessly decided to assault the English position. The French troops joined the attack, but fell back and retreated after receiving hundreds of casualties. Orleans itself held out and would be relieved, in May, after the appearance of the charismatic Joan of Arc.
Note: The location of the battle is disputed. This scenario follows Steven Cooper's view, in his 2010 book on Sir John Fastolf, that the fight probably took place at Rouvray-Sainte-Croix rather than the traditional site at Rouvray-Saint-Denis.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Note: Side A = French and Scottish, Side B = English and pro-English French
Best played as the French / Scottish side against the English A/I.
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