Romans against the Hunnic Empire’s Subjects
It’s is the fifth century AD in the Western Roman Empire. A horde of raiding Huns and their Subject Gothic nations have been intercepted by a Roman Field Army and whatever local troops can be mustered. Elite Roman Cavalry and well trained infantry (don’t mention the militia) against a larger force of Barbarians. Gothic Heavy Cavalry are supported by Gothic Infantry and led by Hunnic generals with Hunnic light cavalry in a skirmish role.
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- The Roman Army form up.
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- The Gothic Infantry surge forward and smash headlong into the sturdy Roman line
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- Meanwhile the Roman Light Cavalry move up the left flank in open order through the rough ground
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- The Roman Infantry survive the Gothic charge and push them back
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- The battle rages.
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- A mighty clash of cavalry. The Goths bravely taking on the Roman Cataphracts on the Roman right wing.
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- Light horse attempt to drive each other away
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- The Cataphracts make a mighty sweeping advance and plough straight into the flank of the Goths!
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- Skirmishers!
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- The Roman left flank is re-inforced with some allied cavalry and just about holds.
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- The light horse fight on the bridge
The Roman’s claim victory as the Cataphracts successfully drive off the Gothic Cavalry.
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