Big Phil down!

Last week I re-ran the Crocus Plains scenario with C&C and my 25mm toys.  John took the role of Phillip II of Macedonia while Steve T was the Greek not bearing gifts.  The Macedonian cavalry got stuck in quite early and tore into the Greek left.  Above we see some Greek skirmishers suffering 75% casualties.  Theirs chums (below) were soon in a similar position leaving Steve rather despondent.

The cavalry soon scuttled off leaving the Greek left devoid of troops.

The main Greek battle line.

The Macedonian main battle line - Phil II can be seen capering around behind the phalanx.

Phil's days were numbered though - here John points in true wargamerly fashion to the spot where he perished.  By this time honours were pretty even - the Greek hoplite units having ripped into the Macedonian centre.

The momentum of the Greek assault carried it through the Macedonian line to the point where Steve only needed to inflict a single casualty to win the game in his next turn....

However, John managed to get rid of a Greek unit in his turn thus securing the narrowest of victories.  And losing his King.  I wonder if Phillip's son will turn out to be any good....