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Carrhae - Cantabrian Revolt - Teutoberger Wald - Emesa - Adrianople - Chalons - Dara In an effort to emulate his triumvir partners with military glory, Crassus took Syria as his province with the full intention of attacking the Parthian empire. He then led his legions across the Euphrates River into Mesopotamia in early 53BC. Unknowingly taking advice from a spy sent by the Parthians, Crassus was convinced that the Parthians were on the run in advance of the Roman forces, and continued with haste along a desert route. Confident that little resistance would be met he was unconcerned with the hazards of desert travel and the vulnerability caused by open terrain. By the time they approached the inland town of Carrhae, the Roman legions were exhausted and completely disordered by the rigors of the desert. Unfortunately for them, the trap sprung by the Parthians was perfectly orchestrated. Scouts sent out in advance of the Roman main body returned, informing Crassus that most of their unit had been killed and that the Parthians were massing nearby. Initial Deployment
This is the initial deployment, Crassus having formed square in an effort to respond to the Parthian threat from all sides. Parthian player takes first bound! [Close-up]
Close-up of the Roman square formation and DS' newly painted Marians. [Close-up]Carrhae Results(Rome 1, Parthians 6)
Battle Highlights
Peter Sheriff (left) springs the Parthian trap ensnaring John Manning (right) and his Romans. [Close-up]
John Manning surveys the scene while looking for some space for the Marians to escape! [Close-up]
Jon Baldwin (left) faces off against Robbie Fisher (right). [Close-up]
Here's a father/son grudge match (foreshadowing the NICT finals). Alex Bostwick (left) takes the first Parthian bound against Jonathan Bostwick (right). [Close-up]
Jonathan watches the Parthian bound unfold, as Alex prepares to encircle the exhausted Romans. [Close-up]
Dead Romans can be seen off table on the left. Looks like another Parthian victory! [Close-up]Special congratulations to Jack "the Butcher" Sheriff for being the only Roman player to achieve victory on the plains near Carrhae.
Last Updated: 27 July 2006 The author David Schlanger may be contacted at buckynduke@comcast.net Please do not use any pictures or text |
