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Jim Esler's DBM modification, extends the era for the rules into the renaissance. The Battle was a disguised version of the Battle of Bosworth. At the outset it was not known by either side what battle it was except to Stanley.
(Photos Rich Brooks. Figs & terrain Jim Esler, coffee by Tim Horton's)
The forces that played Henry Tudor's role in the starting positions. Since they were supposed to be French troops they will hereafter they will be referred to as the Henri's.
Faction Stanley, on the hill to the right, where they stayed for most of the game. Henri's troops Maneuver to mass 2/3 of their army against Stanley, thinking he was firmly on the side of Richard.
It would have been a brilliant plan except for the inability of the middle battle to roll more than a 2 for movement pips, until the first battle had been rendered demoralized, and Richard's unwillingness to stay on the hill, which created quite a headache for the Henri's.
Richard watches, (in disbelief) as Norfolk comes down off the hill, Norfolk later claimed his coffee cup had rolled down the hill and he didn't want to be arrested for littering.
Stanley almost ready to commit to one side or the other, he's just not sure which yet.
Stan "the man" stayed loyal, which was enough to ensure Richard's victory. this shot shows the faction Henri's as they were when their army reached demoralization. Norfolk rests after his hard exertions.
