Saturday the local HMGS-South group played a War of Spanish Succession battle at the Dogs of War shop using the Black Powder rules. The scenario was (very) loosely based on the Battle of Oudenarde, 11 July 1708.
The battle was played until one side had 7 units shaken or destroyed. The French reached 7 while the Allies were at 6. The French battalion defending Eyne held out for the entire battle.
French General Biron’s command begins near the village of Eyne. The rest of the French army is arriving at the top of the photo. The Allied army is arriving at lower left after crossing the River Scheldt at Oudenarde.
The French move to support Biron.
The Allies move toward Eyne.
Infantry assault Eyne while cavalry attempt to pass between Eyne and the river.
Most of both armies deployed. The French have a cavalry reserve in the center. The Allies have uncommitted infantry on the far right.
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