088.Patay_b - What if - WDS Age of Longbow Volume I
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| Turns: | 20 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Side_A (ALB1) |
| Second Side: | Side_B (ALB1) |
Date:18 June 1429 - Size: Small - Location: Patay, N. of Orleans, France
Scenario Briefing: What if - Inspired by the charismatic Jean d'Arc, the French raised the siege of Orleans and then quickly overwhelmed a number of nearby English fortified positions in the Loire valley. Fastolf and Talbot scrapped together an English relief army of some 5000 men to relieve Meung and Beaugency, but found the French forces opposing them too strong to risk an open battle. Leaving Beaugency to its fate at about 7am, the English headed north towards Janville, little expecting that the French vanguard would set off in hot pursuit. About midday, the 1,500 strong French cavalry under la Hire caught the English army strung out and on the march and were able to inflict heavy losses on the unprepared English archers. Historically, the battle was effectively over before the main French force led by Jean d'Arc could arrive.
This hypothetical 24 turn scenario assumes that Jeanne d'Arc and the main French force have already arrived on the battlefield at the time when the French cavalry launch their attack on the unprepared English troops.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Note: Side A = French, Side B = English, including, as usual, Welsh and other troops in English service as an integral part of the "English" army.
Suitable for playing either side against the A/I or Head-To-Head, but maybe most fun as the French side against the English A/I.
Scenario Briefing: What if - Inspired by the charismatic Jean d'Arc, the French raised the siege of Orleans and then quickly overwhelmed a number of nearby English fortified positions in the Loire valley. Fastolf and Talbot scrapped together an English relief army of some 5000 men to relieve Meung and Beaugency, but found the French forces opposing them too strong to risk an open battle. Leaving Beaugency to its fate at about 7am, the English headed north towards Janville, little expecting that the French vanguard would set off in hot pursuit. About midday, the 1,500 strong French cavalry under la Hire caught the English army strung out and on the march and were able to inflict heavy losses on the unprepared English archers. Historically, the battle was effectively over before the main French force led by Jean d'Arc could arrive.
This hypothetical 24 turn scenario assumes that Jeanne d'Arc and the main French force have already arrived on the battlefield at the time when the French cavalry launch their attack on the unprepared English troops.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Note: Side A = French, Side B = English, including, as usual, Welsh and other troops in English service as an integral part of the "English" army.
Suitable for playing either side against the A/I or Head-To-Head, but maybe most fun as the French side against the English A/I.
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