402 Carrhae (53 BC)

Carrhae 53 BC
Parthian vs...

402 Carrhae (53 BC)

Tight scenario won 6-7 by the Romans. The Parthians started well and pounded the Romans with arrows and clased on them with the Cataphracted Cavalry, evading when needed and causing many Roman casualties, but then the Romans managed to close in with the medium infantry, the Parthians got nervous and started to close combat with the light cavalry and archers, which doomed them for their harsh retreating ranges, leading to a defeat.

Lost as the Romans yesterday 7-2. I never picked up any cards that move infantry far and fast and it seems like without those the Romans are doomed. It surprises me a little that the plays here break about 50-50. I can see the Romans having some success with a handful of Line Commands, Double Times, etc. but with only four command cards that would seem a rare occurrence. Then there's always the possibility my tactics were poor!

2 solitiaire, with the Parthians winning both, 7 - 2, and 7 - 4. The cataphracts were the difference in both games.

Solitaire - Parthians win 7-0. Just sat back and took shots attriting the Romans for awhile. Romans got a double time and moved to press the Parthian right flank, but the light bow cav evaded with light losses, and then the Parthian Heavy Cav mounted a charge and finished the Romans.