R.A.G.E

I popped along to RAGE at the Royal Armouries in Leeds yesterday to hang out with friends and see the Agincourt diorama, which i hadn't seen since last August

There is plenty to see at the Armouries, but most of my day was spent pushing toy soldiers around, not that i'm complaining. Especially as I was there to help Simon with with his Agincourt 'The French battle plan' display game, using his amazing collection.  

deployed and ready

Michael Perry helping with a rules query

 We used Hail Caesar rules, dropping the French leadership a point in order to slow the advance across the muddy field. Simon led the English and Stuart  and I led the French.

French left wing advances rapidly

nearly in longbow range...

French camp

the English wait patiently

 The French stumbled and fumbled their way across the field, with the left flank making it to the English line first, or more accurately almost making it to the English line before being seen off by a storm of arrows.

the men at arms clash!

 followed by the French high water mark as the center battle charged the English Men at arms. Sadly for the French they were soundly beaten and routed as the French right wing hit and bounced off the longbowmen.

French rout

With the French retreating faster than they advanced, a cry of ST GEORGE! was fittingly heard (it being the 23rd april).

perry miniatures lion rampant game

There were quite a few other games going on themed on the 100 years war, as well as a presentaton by David Marshall and Alan and Michael Perry about the making of the diorama.
 I had a great day and came away very impressed by the Royal Armouries, there is lots to see there and I hope to pop back in a few weeks with the family.