This test fielded the same
forces, but with a new die cast for terrain, the field offered some better opportunities
for coordinated attacks. Recalling the French tactical manuals, the Khan would
attack in “echelon” formation. The Khan loved that word. Translated back into
the local native language, this somehow became “I’ll see you first in Delhi”. The Anglo-Indian army deployed in the same wining
formation and within two bounds, anchored two square formations on the flanks
of two infantry units in line.
As anticipated, the enemy
threw their light horse well ahead of the main assault. Their goal was to
occupy the British cavalry and inhibit their supporting their infantry.
By turn four, the game was
still undecided as both sides took losses. The squares repelled repeated attack
such that they could advance by small steps forward. This opened an opportunity
for the Horse Artillery to gallop forward, unlimber and prepare for its next
bound.
The European troops
together with the Sepoys worked their clockwork precision volleys to wreak
havoc on the cavalry. The Horse Artillery added their weight to send a number
of cavalry units scurrying in different directions. The steady cadence of musket
and artillery fire brought the issue to a close as the British cavalry had
dealt handily with the rear attack.
Comments.
The game took more bounds
to come to a conclusion, but the actual time was not noticeably longer. This
was a far more exciting game as both sides had even opportunity to ruin the
chances of the other.
In both tests, the Sepoys
formed square. Their basic combat factor being lower than the European could still
be compensated by the protection offered by the square.
Wednesday evening, we test
further adding infantry to the Native army.
Cheers,
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