Ceresole:
14th April, 1544

Orders of Battle: French

by Roger Williams


You have been besieging the Imperial town of Carignano in the hope the enemy will attempt to relieve it, thereby bringing about a field battle you so ardently desire. The Imperial army has taken the bait and advanced to meet you at your pre selected battle site.

OBJECTIVE

To defeat the enemy army. On no account should you allow the Imperialists exit from your table edge.

INFORMATION

The enemy force is slightly larger than yours. However you have significantly more horse. You expect the enemy to have rather more firepower. Both armies have a solid core of veteran foot.

LEADERS

    Francis of Bourbon CinC Charismatic, Command Ability unproven. Inclined to rashness
    De Boutier A dependable and experienced leader, if not very inspired.
    Dampierre Dependable

UNITS
Old Swiss Pike B, 32 figs Veterans Pike
Old Swiss Shot (sub) C, 8 Veterans Skirmish Shot
Old Swiss Pike B, 32 Veterans Pike
Old Swiss Shot (sub) C, 8 Veterans Skirmish Shot

  • The Old Swiss have declared 'Bad War' against the Landsknechts.

New Swiss Pike E, 48 Raw Pike
New Swiss Shot (sub) E, 8 Raw Skirmish Shot Fire -1
Old French Pike C,40 Expd. Pike (special initial charge bonus?)
Old French Shot C,24 Veteran* Shot

  • French shot always count 'in command' (Blaise de Monluc). If you have no command rules, rate them as B)
  • French shot may skirmish, if more than 1/3 skirmish all must skirmish. May be deployed either side of the Pikes.

Italian Pike D,24 Raw Pike
Italian Shot D,16 Raw Shot

  • Italian Shot may skirmish, if more than 1/2 then all must.

Gendarmes A, 10 Veteran/Elite Armoured Horse, Lance
Gendarmes A, 6 Veteran Armoured Horse, Lance
Archers B, 8 Veteran/Expd. Horse, Lance
Light Horse C,8 Experienced
Light Horse C,6 Experienced 2 Medium Guns and 2 Heavy Guns

REINFORCEMENTS
Italian MTD Arquebus D,8 Veteran Fire +1 Mounted Foot

Formation, Organisation & Deployment See scenario instructions.

Ceresole 14th April, 1544

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