065_The Battle of Rocroi - Early Start Variant - WDS Thirty Years War
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| SM: | 2 |
| Turns: | 25 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Imperialist (TYW) |
| Second Side: | Anti-Imperialist (TYW) |
Date: 16th May 1643 - Size: Medium - Location: Ardennes, Northern France
Scenario Briefing: The Battle of Rocroi: Early Start - Despite the defeat at Honnecourt and death of Cardinal Richelieu the previous year, the French government - now controlled by Cardinal Mazarin - was determined to continue the war against Spain. When a Spanish army under de Melo laid siege to the fortified border town of Rocroi, a French army under the Duc d'Enghien, later known as the Great Conde, marched to relieve Rocroi. While the Spanish relied on their veteran infantry tercios, the French planned to secure victory with their cavalry. The subsequent hard-fought French victory secured the reputation of the French general and shattered the myth of Spanish invincibility.
Recommended Rules: Default
Note: Suitable for playing either side or for Head-to-Head.
Note: The Spanish ambush force in the woods on the French right flank start out fixed and routed, since the French discovered the ambush in advance and dealt with these troops while they were still sleeping. For this reason, the Spanish ambush force also has a withdrawal time.
Scenario Briefing: The Battle of Rocroi: Early Start - Despite the defeat at Honnecourt and death of Cardinal Richelieu the previous year, the French government - now controlled by Cardinal Mazarin - was determined to continue the war against Spain. When a Spanish army under de Melo laid siege to the fortified border town of Rocroi, a French army under the Duc d'Enghien, later known as the Great Conde, marched to relieve Rocroi. While the Spanish relied on their veteran infantry tercios, the French planned to secure victory with their cavalry. The subsequent hard-fought French victory secured the reputation of the French general and shattered the myth of Spanish invincibility.
Recommended Rules: Default
Note: Suitable for playing either side or for Head-to-Head.
Note: The Spanish ambush force in the woods on the French right flank start out fixed and routed, since the French discovered the ambush in advance and dealt with these troops while they were still sleeping. For this reason, the Spanish ambush force also has a withdrawal time.
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