I had another go at Vilcapugio today. This time both armies opted to advance and attack the other (a die roll determined this in case you were wondering).
In reality it ended up with a fairly bold Royalist attack, as the Patriots, hampered by low PIPs again, halted their advance to reorganise their line. The Royalists advanced in echelon, holding back their more vulnerable militia and leading with the regular troops.
The initial musketry exchanges saw the Patriots fall back ...
... but their cavalry regrouped and charged.
The Patriot cavalry will not feature in this report again after this photo.
With the Patriot right flank gone, the Royalists charged, ready to swing round and roll up their line. Belgrano ordered up his reserves to stabilise the situation, whilst ordering forward his left flank against the Royalist militia.
The initial clashes on that flank were inconclusive
But as Belgrano's centre held on against Pezuela's attacks in the centre, the Royalist right crumbled and then disintegrated.
Both armies were now close to breaking. Pezuela ordered one final push against Belgrano's centre.
It failed. The Patriots stood their ground, the artillery driving off Pezuela's horse and Belgrano rallying his infantry to defeat the Royalist infantry attacking them
Belgrano accepted Pezuela's sword.
Three battles in barely 4 days. Your tabletop must surely reek of gunpowder 😂🤣
ReplyDeleteAnother enjoyable battle report Alan. More please.