Romans against Britons, Hail Caesar in 10mm.

 This week we ventured to Ancient Britain where the Romans were trying to capture a village on a hill before the occupying British troops were re-enforced by other local tribes. The scenario was loosely adapted from one in the 'Britannia' supplement. Ian and Phil took on the role of leading the invading Romans whilst I commanded the Ancient British. 

In this photo the Roman forces are just starting to enter the battlefield, you can just make out the village and it's defenders in the background. 

The first melee of the game saw some of the central warband charge into the romans and destroy a unit of Legionaries. If they timed their charge well, British warbands were tough in round one of melee. 

Turn 2 saw the first British re-enforcements arrive, followed by more on turn 3. 

However, once in battle the Roman troops proved to be a bit to tough for the British. Unit by unit the British were reduced in numbers until it became obvious they could not hold the village. Overall it was a close game but the increasing casualties inflicted on the British gave the Romans the win. 

This photo is for Ian who wanted the retreat of the British leader Bradan back to the village minus his warbands and his troops broken recorded for all time!