Italian Wars - Turn 3

In turn 3 Montegrifone, with West Gallomaga allies, attacked Virezza, Roccamurta attacked Fiorento and Castellombra attacked Taverno. 

All three games were "Determination" when players scored for having units across the half way line. 3 points for a large unit of infatry and 2 points for everything else, plus 1 point for the CinC. Guns did not score. 

Fiorento foot - flexible shooters and fighters

Virezza field squares attack

In Roccamurata vs Fiorento the defenders deployed with their Elite heavy cavalry deployed on one side and a screen of light cavalry on the other. The Roccamuratans massed all their units aga8nst the lights, using the river and some light infantry to screen their open flank. Largely unmolested they held off a late Fiorentan attack to win 17 points to 9 in turn 4. 

Taverno field squares in traditional piratical dress 

Fiorento heavy horse

The second battle between Virezza and Montegrifone both sides were reinforced by allies, with both opting for additonal infantry. With limited manoeuvre space a tough battle was joined up the many hilly slopes on the field. Montegrifone and their West Gallomaga allies ran out narrow winners.     

West Gallomaga contingent 

Montegrifone foot

Roccamurata lights cover the flank of the advance 

Roccamurata foot hold off the Fiorento hussars

In the Castellombra vs Taverno clash both sides deployed to mirror each other and advanced towards the enemy. After a bitter struggle neither side had the upper hand so a draw was declared with the Castellombra forces withdrawing back to their own lands.  

Montegrifone attack the Virezza forces