Italian Wars - Turn 4, part 1

Turn 4 saw three attacks - Virreza vs Montegrifone (for the third time), Roccamurata vs Taverno and Catellombra vs West Gallomaga. All three did the Battle around the flag scenario in which the defenders have been caught unawares in their camp and must quickly respond. The attackers scored by getting units into the camp and the defender by destroying attackers   

The first battle (V vs M) was not completed and so the report only covers the other battles.

The Roccamurata forces attacked the corner and short side of the Taverno camp to try and overwhelm the defenders. The cavalry attacks had only limited impact as the Demi lancers were pushed back and failed to make a break through.      

Taverno camp

Taverno Demi Lancers

The infantry attack was more successful as the Taverno unit defending the corner of the camp was disordered by artillery fire before being assaulted and pushed back. This created a hole that could be exploited. Roccamurata won after 5 turns being 5 points up.   

Montegrifone camp

West Gallomaga camp

The second battle that was resolved was the Castellombra vs West Gallomaga emcounter. The initial attack by Castellombra was measured which allowed the defenders to move out of the camp and establish a perimeter beyond its boundaries.   

Roccamurata attacks

Montegrifone artillery in action 

A series of confused melees saw the West Gallomaga take several losses and the attackers able to make steady forward progress. By the end of turn 4 the attackers were 3 points ahead but in a good position. It was agreed that Catellombra would likely end the next turn 5 points ahead, and so they were declared the winners.   

Father Savoranola, Prince Bishop of San Barzano

West Gallomaga expand their perimeter