Since the table was already set-up, went ahead and configured the terrain for a Battle of Tewkesbury scenario using Lion Rampant. I took some liberties with the terrain. The units are placed a bit closer – for the photo op; but there is still 12″ on either side of the long ends of the table, so they can easily be moved further apart (min. 3″ between units rule). Plan to run this game at next year’s Enfilade on Saturday ( morning & afternoon periods). It’s a ways out, I know, but I like to have things ready early on, then just have to refresh myself with the scenario and rules as the actual date gets closer.

Note the mounted spearmen emerging out of the woods – these will be the troops Edward IV stationed there. In actual game play, they will be able to enter on either side of the long ends of table, about midway – just to give an element of surprise.

I’ve given up on trying to stay strictly historical with the use of standards and banners. For instance, those of the Earl of Warwick are present at this battle, although he had been killed not long before at Barnet. There were just too many deaths of the nobility between battles, not to mention the switching of sides. That said, I do try to use them with the sides they were, or might’ve, been on during the battle. Maybe Edward could’ve used Warwick’s standard as he pleased since the earl was dead and his estate was now his.

The Lancastrians from their left. Note the mounted men at arms in the rear as reserve – sporting the Tudor colors – although not present at the battle. Margaret wanted to link up with them before meeting Edward though.

The Lancastrian host from the rear – again from their left flank.

The Yorkists – note the mercenary crossbowmen (in 6-man units) and pikemen on the right flank.

The Yorkists as seen from their left flank. Flemish handgunners (again in 6-man units) on the left flank. The Yorkists have 3 cannon and the Lancastrians only 1 – which they should be happy to have as the Yorkists had captured a lot of their artillery prior to the battle.

So much for now, as I don’t plan on a play test for this scenario anytime soon. I just wanted to see how the units fit on the rather small 5X6′ table. I wanted to be able to use the same mat for this game as the First Battle of St Albans game. Thanks for dropping by!