-Vespasian moves west into the land of the Durotriges leading the 2nd Legion. The rolling countryside is topped by numerous hillforts. It becomes clear that this tribe is more content to sit in their fortifications from which they will need to be ejected.
Table Size: 6' x 3'9"
Figures: 6mm Mostly Baccus and some Rapier
Rules: My own (based on General de Brigade)
ORDERS OF BATTLE
Roman
1 x CinC + 2 sub-commanders
2nd Legion: 1st Cohort 52 figures. 6 x cohorts of 36 figures each, 1 of 34 and 2 of 32.
4 x Scorpios
Auxiliaries -
1 x Medium Cavalry cohort 30 figures
1 x Light Cavalry cohort 28 figures
1 x Equitata cohort - 1 x 12 light cavalry + 1 x 24 Aux infantry
2 x Batavian cohorts each 1 x 12 medium cavalry + 1 x 24 Aux infantry
2 x Auxiliary infantry cohorts each 36 figures
Total 617 figures
Durotriges
1 x CinC + 2 sub-commanders
1 unit of 30 medium cavalry
1 unit of 16 light cavalry
2 units of 12 light cavalry
2 units of 6 light cavalry
1 x warband 72 figs
2 x warbands of 60 figs
1 x warband of 50 figs
4 x warbands of 40 figs
2 x warbands of 36 figs
2 units of 20 Slingers
2 units of 20 Javelinmen
Total 642 figures
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| An overview at the start. The Romans deploy around the fort with all infantry ready to form testudos when necessary. |
