Wargame Rules

BLOG BACKGROUND AND WARGAME RULES
I have set up this blog for my wargaming interests in the Muscovite-Tartar Wars, Reconquista Wars, the Barbary Coast Pirates, and the early campaigns of the Ottoman Turks and Saracens. Some lesser known crusades will also be covered. Miniatures are mainly 28mm with a growing collection in 54mm. If my photographs serve to encourage others to complete their collections I shall be pleased. I will also be mentioning other sites with interesting collections on the above. Do join the 'Friends' if you like what you see.

I prefer to use my own rules which are kept simple and involve eight-sided dice. These allow for fast results with various types of weaponry. Morale dominates my games.


Thursday, 17 November 2011

Battle of Rio Salado, 1340

Here are some photos of a recent refight of an important battle in the Reconquista. In this action the Castilians, Aragonese and Portuguese joined forces to repulse a Moorish army which had crossed over in support of the Granadines. Josh commanded the Christians while Chris took charge of the Moors.







Our refight followed the historical account which indicates the rules worked well. The Christian armies successfully crossed the river and generally scattered the Moorish foot. After three hours gaming, Chris departed the field with his heavy Arab cavalry.
For game purposes two artillery pieces were granted each side. Although not recorded as present, such weapons were used in the Peninsular as early as 1331. Their effect on the game was unimportant.
My thanks to Andy for taking some photos of the game.
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  1. Andy24 November 2011 at 10:14

    A fast paced game, the miniatures all looked very colourful on the table. Both Commanders seemed very confident and the game garnered much interest from the other club members.

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