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I had this in my P&M Blog, but figured folks (all three of us ) that frequent this part of the forums may also be interested. They might overlook it in the P&M section, as that area changes pretty rapidly!



Exciting times my friends. This was a practice game in the run up to the big Battle of Kadesh game I want to host. Therefore, the forces are not at maximum size yet as we get used to the rules. We are having a "what-if" type of scenario where our two opponents forward forces have a meeting engagement prior to the big battle we know about at Kadesh.

Forces

Egyptians
3 Light Chariots
- Composite Bows
- General
1 Professional Infantry
2 Auxiliary Infantry
- Composite Bows
4 Archers

Hittites
3 Heavy Chariots
- Javelins
- 1 General
1 Auxiliary Infantry
2 Levy Infantry
- Bows
2 Skirmishers

Mission:
As the Egyptians are operating in the Levant against the Hittites, we made the Egyptians the Attackers and the Hittites the Defenders. We then randomly determined the scenario using the method in the rules. We were going to play a supply run. The Hittites were moving vital supplies to Kadesh prior to the Egyptians getting there and laying siege to the city!

The Hittites have three supply tokens they need to get off board in 8 turns and without breaking.

Set-up:
Of course, we will be playing today on a 72MU by 48MU board with each MU equal to 1 inch.

Using the core rulebook rules, we see a relatively open battlefield that is bisected by some hills. The rest is fairly flat and open terrain, with one edge bordering a coast line.



The Egyptians from there left flank across are two archers, the Pharaoh, the Sherden Guard, some Auxiliary Infantry with bows, two light chariots, some Auxiliary infantry, and the last two archers.



From the Hittite right to left is the Heavy Chariots, backed up by the infantry with the auxiliaries in the middle. On the far flank on a hill is two units of skirmishers. The Hittite commander has dispersed his supplies with the General, the spearmen infantry, and a unit of skirmishers.

That was the set-up for this battle. You can read the full results on the blog here:
https://bloodandspectacles.blogspot.com/2024/08/battle-report-in-strife-and-conflict.html

I want to eventually run a "Educational" game around the Battle of Kadesh at my local libraries. This will be with people who don't know anything about wargaming and probably don't know much about ancient history. Chances are they will be a mix of children, teens, and adults. I have never done anything like this before.

Therefore, I want to test run the Battle of Kadesh scenario from the In Strife and Conflict rulebook to see if it will do what I need it to do for the demo game. Therefore, let's get it on the table and see what happens!

Forces

Egyptians
3 Light Chariots
- Composite Bows
- General
1 Professional Infantry
2 Auxiliary Infantry
- Composite Bows
4 Archers

Hittites
3 Heavy Chariots
- Javelins
- 1 General
1 Auxiliary Infantry
2 Levy Infantry
- Bows
2 Skirmishers

Mission:
We followed the set-up and parameters located in the In Strife and Conflict main rules.

Set-up:
Of course, we will be playing today on a 72MU by 48MU board with each MU equal to 1 inch.

Using the core rulebook rules, we set-up the table per the scenario. The Egyptians start with a limited number of units on the table, representing the Pharaoh and his advanced force. The Hittites get all their troops to start with on the other side of the river.

Crossing the Orontes River is Dangerous terrain, but only Difficult at the Fords. The fields around Kadesh are also Difficult. The city itself is Impassable.



Does this follow the historical outcome? Take a look and let me know if you are interested in the Battle of Kadesh. Thanks for the help.

https://bloodandspectacles.blogspot.com/2024/09/battle-report-in-strife-and-conflict.html

I want to eventually run an "Educational" game around the Battle of Kadesh at my local libraries. This will be with people who don't know anything about wargaming and probably don't know much about ancient history. Chances are they will be a mix of children, teens, and adults. I have never done anything like this before.

Therefore, I want to test run the Battle of Kadesh scenario from the In Strife and Conflict rulebook to see if it will do what I need it to do for the demo game. Therefore, I ran this scenario a few times to see how different folks would play it.

Forces

Egyptians
3 Light Chariots
- Composite Bows
- General
1 Professional Infantry
2 Auxiliary Infantry
- Composite Bows
4 Archers

Hittites
3 Heavy Chariots
- Javelins
- 1 General
1 Auxiliary Infantry
2 Levy Infantry
- Bows
2 Skirmishers

Mission:
We followed the outline in the main rulebook for the battle.

Set-up:
Of course, we will be playing today on a 72MU by 48MU board with each MU equal to 1 inch.

Using the core rulebook rules, we set-up the table per the scenario. The Egyptians start with a limited number of units on the table, representing the Pharaoh and his advanced force. The Hittites get all their troops to start with on the other side of the river.

Crossing the Orontes River is Dangerous terrain, but only Difficult at the Fords. The fields around Kadesh are also Difficult. The city itself is Impassable.



The Pharaoh is out ahead of the main army with his Sherden Guards and some Archers of the Ra division. The rest of the Egyptian army will begin trying to get to the battle starting in turn 4.



Of course, you can read all about what happened and how historical it was on the blog here:
https://bloodandspectacles.blogspot.com/2024/09/battle-report-in-strife-and-conflict_02055772395.html