Sir Warwick Hunt, the parliamentarian commander has moved to intercept the royalists advancing on Hungerford but his troops are strung out on the march. He reinforces the garrison of a regiment of foot at Axford with one regiment of foot and one of horse and makes a hasty defence of the river crossing.
Friday, 11 December 2009
Royalists cross the river at Axford
After their succesful move against Marlborough, the royalist commander Sir William de Willoughby is tasked with an attack on Hungerford - this move is in parralel with the Kings forces moving on Newbury.
Sir Warwick Hunt, the parliamentarian commander has moved to intercept the royalists advancing on Hungerford but his troops are strung out on the march. He reinforces the garrison of a regiment of foot at Axford with one regiment of foot and one of horse and makes a hasty defence of the river crossing.
The royalists with 4 regiments of foot and 2 of horse approach Axford ..
The royalists deploy and clear the bridge with the use of their galloper gun ...
Sir Warwick Hunt, the parliamentarian commander has moved to intercept the royalists advancing on Hungerford but his troops are strung out on the march. He reinforces the garrison of a regiment of foot at Axford with one regiment of foot and one of horse and makes a hasty defence of the river crossing.
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5 comments:
Lovely looking game - I look forward to more... :o)
Everything looks great (as always) . . . I particularly liked the goose on the river . . . a nice touch.
-- Jeff
I agree witht he preceding comments, another enjoyable illustrated report!
(although, our natural philosophers think the bird on the river is a swan...;) )
In the fourth picture, there is a goose on the edge of the table - - well spotted Jeff; plus the swan by the bridge
-- Allan
Alan,
These photos remind me of a Charles Grant Sr. publication, except in color. Lovely work on the figures, table, and scenery. . . up to your usual high and inspiring standards.
Merry Christmas,
Stokes
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