Battle of Crecy
August 26, 1346
Although out-numbered, the English held a strong defensive position with King Edward's longbowmen deployed along the crest of the hill. The first attack was delivered by King Philip's Genoese crossbow troops, followed quickly by the French Men-at-Arms. Thrown into confusion by the superior rate of fire of the English longbows, they soon retreated.
Seeing the crossbow troops in disarray, the French cavalry charged. A curtain of arrows filled the sky and the French were repelled. Over and over, they tried and failed to break the English position that day.
By nightfall, exhausted and suffering from massive casualties, the French retired from the battlefield.
English Army (Use Tan blocks)
• Leader: Edward III of England
• 6 Command Cards
• 4 Inspired Action tokens
French Army (Use Purple blocks)
• Leader: Philip VI of Valois
• 5 Command Cards
• 2 Inspired Action tokens
• Move First
Victory
6 Banners
Special Rules
- The River Maye is a fordable river.
- Auxilia units roll 1 die for each hex retreated. On a green they lose a figure.
- All Archer units are Long Bow units. Long Bows hit on Swords using ranged combat.
- All Warrior units are Arbalists. Treat as Medium Infantry with a 3d ranged attack (1d if moved)
Arbalist have range of 3, and hit on Swords with a ranged attack.
