Richard, 3rd Duke of York's tireless general, Gwain of Goodly Manor, has triumphed yet again over the feckless Lancaster claimants under Lascar and established once again his rightful claim to the throne in a tightly fought battle 60%-37%.
The Lancasterians took up position behind the hedgerows lining them with yeomen archers and interspersed with men at arms. Untrained archers took up position behind some hiding in a central wood. While a single heavy battery was stationed on a hill to the rear of the line.
Our brave Yorkists opened fire with two heavy and the two light batteries advanced while the archers, pike and men at arms walked forward at pace. Meanwhile, Yorkist cavalry with foot flanked wide both on their left and right. A terrible firestorm ensued with the Lancasterian archers initially getting the best of the exchange despite the Yorkists having superior numbers, and handgunners to bring to bear. At the same time, Yorkist cannon continued to do fearful damage on the Lancasterian men at arms stationed in the gaps and eventually made some headway against the yeomen lining the hedges.
By now both sides had had enough and neither commander could hold their forces back. A headlong charge and recharge ensued. However, God and luck was on the side of the righteous cause and the Yorkist cause prevailed.
For King Richard, Long may he reign.
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