Victory Results:
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Record a victory for BOTTOM ARMY  100 %
Total plays 1 - Last reported by RiverWanderer on 2023-06-14 13:01:46

Historical Background
The Illyrians under King Bardylis were confident of victory over their old rivals from Macedon having beat them many times before. This time was different. Philip II was in command of the Macedonian army with a sound plan to defeat his erstwhile enemy. He set his trusted general Parmenion in the center with his heavy phalanx and refused his left. He personally lead his Hypaspists and Companion cavalry in a charge with his right. The Illyrians fell upon Parmenion as planned. He held long enough for Philip to break through the weak left flank and catch Bardylis from behind. Thus started the pattern of Macedonian victories brought to fruition by Alexander the Great.
The stage is set. The battle lines are drawn and you are in command. The rest is history.

War Council

Macedonian Army (Greek blocks)
Leader: Philip II
Take 6 Command Cards  .
Move First

Illyrian Army (Carthaginian blocks)
Leader: King Bardylis
Take 5 Command Cards      .

Victory
6 Banners

Special Rules
none.

 

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RiverWanderer replied the topic:
1 year 4 months ago
Illyrians came back from 5:1 to win 6:5 (CDG Solo game). Required limited choice on Macedonian side at a key moment and favourable dice for the Illyrians once the main melee started between their remnant heavy unit and Philip's advancing line of full strength heavy infantry.