We fought a game based upon this battle again yesterday. A lighter armed Basque force took on heavier armed Franks in the Pyrenees. The players swopped sides and the rules were slightly amended to allow the Basques to only throw javelins at short range with a lesser effect. Their performance in the previous games was disproportionate.
The armies laid out prior to deployment which was done by each side deploying a unit alternately.Frankish infantry and cavalry deployed partially in wooded terrain.
Frankish staff slingers occupy boggy ground knowing that they would be safe from Basque cavalry charges. They remained here most of the game. The Basques vacillated and didn’t attack them.
A exciting melee between lighter Basque cavalry and Frankish knights.
The situation over at the left flank.
Frankish knights advance towards the enemy…