Slitherine

After a hard fought battle we were forced to do a backwards advance and leave the battlefield in control of the barbarious Gallic horde. We are recuperating (editing my 400pt force) in anticipation of further action on this front.

Roman results:
Points used : Initial army size/Casulties : AP : Result :
400pts : 39500/12107 : 36/34AP : lose

Gallic results:
Points used : Initial army size/Casulties : AP : Result
400pts : 28060/8667 : 25/33AP : Win

Smashing.

As soon as george reports in, I'll update and the new officials can get cracking.

Paisley, I assume your refering to the battle with neil123. See my post on the 20 April for the result.

Slaughtered doesn't begin to suggest how badly I was beaten.

Oh bollox. Sorry. I had read that but I forgot while waiting for the other results.

Right all results in, I'll update asap.

Thanks everyone.

Now updated both threads. Any problems or questions, post or PM. thanks and I'm sorry it was a bit slow.

Ave Senatores,
being at the beginning of a new campaign I willingly appoint as my second in command my honourable colleague tofman04, to substitute me in the event of death (and shall the Gods anyway save Rome in the case of defeat)!

Iunius Cornelisu Lysimachos

Battle of the Avrian Hills

Rome 33000/11092 lost - 33/31AP
IOU 45000/7297 lost - 15/39AP

No Camps lost. IOU lost a subcommander. The Roman CinC, leading crack triarii, was disrupted and beset on 3 sides at the end. The IOU did not capture him nor find identifiable remains, so his whereabouts remain unknown.

People who spoke with eyewitnesses report that the preliminary mounted/light skirmishing on the Roman right went well for the IOU again, lifting the spirits of the Union troops. The battle was fought mostly in the plain between the two hills on either army's left, but the worser sort of Roman-armed IOU legions raised after the last IOU defeat did receive at times the benefit of higher ground. Consequently they did not crumple as readily, holding the line long enough for the battle to mature elsewhere. The fight became scattered and confused on the flanks as the battle went on, but at the end the Romans were defeated. Many veteran legionaries on the Roman left were enveloped and surrounded or destroyed, while others were routed from the field. The Roman horse was also badly mauled.

The IOU battle plan of stretching out the Romans and trying to outflank some Roman bodies before being broken through worked thanks to the advantage of ground and some key successes. Due to the kinks in the line of battle the Romans suffered several bad routs that tipped the tactical balance.

Be it noted that both sides struggled with the new drill manual.

The IOU hordes, particularly the liberated slaves who joined the ranks, are publicly gloating over having crushed a veteran legion and are agitating, among other things, for a quick end to the war by marching on Rome to petition the Senate in person. IOU leaders who are concerned by the agitation more cautiously ask for a discussions of a negotiated peace and independency (rumourmongers say the IOU generals are not confident they can keep pulling the hammer out of the fire without getting scorched and fearful of the consequences of failing their troops as the ranks fill with more malcontents).

News from the legions in Cisalpine Gaul related by a messenger sent by the Consul Iunius Cornelius Lysimachos:

"While the army advanced in enemy territory scortching the earth in order to force the Gauls to a fight, a vast barbarian horde appeared in the path of the legions and their commanders urged us to retreat, pretending as well a huge amount of gold as tribute. The soldiers at first were stunned by the boldness of the enemy but when the Consul fiercely remembered how many times swashbuckler Gallic chieftains had adorned the triumphs of Roman generals they were inflamed and eager to attack battle. So, when the barbarians surged forward shouting their noisy "barritus", the legionaries, without fear, steadfastly advanced in a perfect silence, so implacable that the enemies trembled in their hearts loosing confidence and morale.
Now the battle is joined and we have to wait the Roman valour to do his job!"

Ignoring the arrogant demands of the Gaulish Chieftan Deadtorius Facetious and his infamous druidic advisor Getafix the Praetorian armies of Lucius Triarius Cornelius have engaged the Gallic hordes.

Ave Senatores
Greetings from Lucius T. Cornelius Praetor.

I send news of Victory for our arms.

12000 Gallic barbarians now fatten the wolves and carrion of Transalpine Gaul.

Even now our troops pile their arms and chain hundreds of Gauls to work the fields and mines of Latinum.

Deeter Mindix's personal chariot was found mired on the path of the Gallic retreat by the legions of legate Overanxius. Our troops continue to pursue the pathetic remnants of his force.

I ask you noble senators of Rome to dispatch more troops to complete the subjugation of these turbulent tribes.


Result
Rome 7264 lost - 27 AP broken out of 34AP
Gauls 11033 lost - 36 AP broken out of 33AP

No camps sacked, no leaders lost.

If you want to follow up the victory, Triarius, you can. Another challenge at 400 pts.

I'll adjust the scores in the other thread.

OK - Will do I'll PM Deeter and set it up after work tomorrow.

Ave Senatores
Greetings from Lucius T. Cornelius Praetor.

I send news of the Gallic tribes.

Our legions have tracked the remnants of Deeter Mindix's tribesmen to their mountain fastness.

We stand now offering battle but as yet they have yet to descend to meet our arms.

There are rumours that their Druid Getafix has been joined by a Germanic druid Herr Owen Deelerix and they attempt to rouse these beaten tribesmen to attack us once more.

Message of the Consul Iunius Cornelius Lysimachos sent to the Senate of Rome:

“Clarissimi Patres Conscripti, I’m proud to announce you a great victory of the Roman army over a vast celtic host after a hard fought battle in the lands of Gallia Cisalpina!
As I wrote you before the battle begun after an exchange of intimidations on an opulent plain wich presented ploughed fields on our left and rough terrain on the right wing, divided from the rest of the terrain by the presence of an impassable ridge.
The auxiliary medium foot forces were drawn on the right, with the legionaries in the center and on the right, flanked on this side by the cavalry, and it was just with a ferocious charge of the Gallic chariots and heavy horses in this sector that the onslaught started.
In this first clash one of the Gallic chieftain was slained and his units wavered, being a decisive pursuit of the enemy by our soldiers greatly prevented by the nature of the terrain that slowed down the advance.
In the meanwhile the battle raged in the center, where on either side soldiers and warriors fought beyond their very strengths, and expecially on the right, were a lot of great deeds were performed by the auxiliaries troops that, though vastly outnumbered by the enemy, avoided the envelopment of our center being bravely led by my younger nephew Marcus Cornelius Lysimachos.
Then, after the roman valour took an heavy toll on the barbarians, who fought till the end with courage, the enemy center suddenly collapsed, leaving to us the total control of the field.
Now thousands of enemies lay on the plains but the legions are not resting, just marching quickly to the heel of remnants of the Celtic host in order to complete the full subjugation of Cisalpine Gaul!”

The messenger also declared to the Senate that the Consul, who was amazed by the great daring of the Gallic warriors, not only commandend from the rear but twice launched himself and his bodyguard in the thick of the melee inspiring his men with great valiance.

Report of the battle
Romans 30/52 (14.412 dead)
Gauls 59/55 (19.662 dead and a Gallic chieftain)
No camp looted

Again, if you want a follow up battle at the same points, you may.

Ave Senatores
Greetings from Lucius T. Cornelius Praetor.

After two successive victories a set back for our arms.

The return of legate Over Anxious to Rome and his replacement by Legate Tiberius Oves Ealous directly led to the reverse.

T. Oves Ealous and another veteran legionary unit completely without orders and against all rules of war, drill, and discipline left a strongly posted battle line in a futile charge against the vastly larger number of Gallic tribesmen in steep hills who they were posted to delay and stop.

As to be expected these troops were surrounded and cut down and their colleagues on the left rapidly overwhelmed.
Although our right routed the Gauls opposite them and sacked the Gallic camp the disaster on our left necessitated leaving the field.

I ask you noble senators of Rome to censure T. Oves Ealous and dispatch more Legionairies with the attention to drill and duty that Rome expects.

I will also send back to Rome the Golden Thinking Cap of Deeter Mindix and the silver foil of his tame Germanic Druid Herr Owen Deelerix caputured from the sack of the Gallic camp.



Result
Rome 13753 lost - 36 AP broken out of 34AP
Gauls 9988 lost - 30 AP broken out of 35AP

Gallic camp sacked, no leaders lost

Please find the following message nailed to the Roman head I have tossed over your wall:

Greetings Roman dogs:

Congratulations on your momentary succes, thrown away by your latest defeat. You sent a Praetor skill both in arms and in rhetoric. Hordes of Gauls? As usual, and despite your Preator's claims, my gallant men were outnumbered. This time by 38,000 to 33,000 -- not a fair fight though, as one Gaul is equal to ten Romans.

Still, he did manage to get into my camp. A first for you. You now have my Golden Thinking Cap, though I can't fathom how your headless leaders shall make use of it.

I keep warning your generals to go home, but you keep sending armies to their doom. Send another if you must, but honestly I'm running out of things for my vast number of Roman slaves to do and really don't need more.

Deeter, ruler of Transalpine Gaul

Rumours are spreading in Rome that the army in Cisalpine Gaul, after chasing the enemy deep into the Insubrian lands, has now spotted the place, near a sanctuary called "Medhelan" in celtic, where the Gauls have concentrated their forces and families for a last desperate stand.
The Consul, knowing the gallantry of the enemy warriors, increased by the desperate situation in wich they find themselves, is said to have acted very cautiously, restraining the impetuous nature of his younger nephew, eager to attack battle after the great deeds he performed in the last engagement.
The clash is probably at hand but no formal news are arrived from the Consul.

Message sent by the Consul Iunius Cornelius Lysimachos to the Senate of Rome:

“Ave Senatores,
I’m proud to announce you that the complete subjugation of Gallia Cisalpina has been achieved! After the last great battle that took place in the lands of the Insubri all the region is under Roman rule.
The Gallic chieftains that survived the war, having layed down their weapons in front of me, pleaded peace and mercy to the Roman people, so that, checking a behaviour of good faith, I received their “deditio in fidem”.
In this moment of great emotion let me first of all give thanks to the great “virtus” of our legions that also during this clash displayed huge determination and considerable valour in the field, overwhelming the Gallic warriors on the left wing after a vicious fight in the woods, pulling back the enemy centre in the open plain, sustaining a ferocious assault of cavalry and chariots alike on the right, taking advantage of a little stream flowing in the neighbourhood and finally conquering the enemy camp with all of his treasures!
Then, let me remind you that in order to permanently pacify the area and to civilize the survivors of the Gallic tribes I also grouped them in a new settlement near the sanctuary of Medhelan, destroyed during the operations that preceded the battle, wich I renamed Mediolanum.
So, having finally achieved the task the Senate entrusted me, I address a devout prayer to Jupiter Optimus Maximus and to Mars, thanking their costant relief in the moments of difficulty and invoking for the future their endless help to the Roman Republic!”.

Romans 38/52 – 14.438 dead
Gauls 70/65 – 22.089 dead
Gallic camp looted

A hasty despatch from the field of battle, where the Consul Maximvs' army is mid struggle with the wicked Spartacus and his villainous rabble (now as fully armed and equipped as any regular Roman army thanks to their plundering, murderous activities).

Glorious news, Spartacus is slain! ... cut off from the main body of his troops due to a sudden rout, he and his personal guard were surrounded by our stout-hearted legionaries and put to death at the hands of by my own escort.

It goes without saying that the struggle is fierce and the losses heavy, and as I write, a full half of the enemy's army is fleeing the field; but a strong secondary force is now intent upon a defiant flanking attack that may yet cause my solid legionary line to falter as our support troops are falling in large numbers.

I pray to the God Jupiter Optimus Maximus that he aids his humble namesake in these remaining tense moments ...


Consul Maximvs, for the Senate and people of Rome