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GAJO Games Blog - 2021 Number 16:

Hail Caesar: Romans vs Carthage

The GHS Group continued their Hail Caesar block this month, with a Roman versus Carthaginian clash in Spain.

The battle opened with action on both wings, while the opposing centers closed on each other. The Roman right flank cavalry got into action quickly, and soon routed their Carthaginian opponents. On the other flank the Carthaginian skirmishers utilized a hill and some rough terrain to stymie the Roman cavalry.

When the centers met the action heated up. The Carthaginians managed several breakthroughs in the very center, but both sides brought up reserves and neither could keep the upper hand.

The Roman cavalry, looking to roll up the Carthaginian line, was stymied by elephants, while both sides ground each other down. The end result was a bloody draw, great fun all around.






The Forces of Carthage Advance




Roman Cohorts in Action









Roman Cavalry Routs the Carthaginian Right




Driving Off the Carthaginian Cavalry









Good View of the Table




Heavy Fighting in the Center









The Carthaginian Line Starts to Buckle




But Reserves Move Up









Heavy Skirmishing on the Carthaginian Right




Breakthrough in the Center









Elephants Stymie the Roman Cavalry




Back and Forth in the Center









Fresh Carthaginians Push Forward




But the Romans Hold On