The peaceful Island paradise of King David was again going to be torn apart by a clash of armies, with the Imposing Cavalry Knights (Late Roman  Army) of King David facing off against the Saxon army of the evil Count Andrew the Younger in a Dux Bellorum 15mm battle.

Count Andrew the Younger had slipped away from the previous battlefield with only his Hearthguard aware that he was still alive. The family hatred for King David was burnt into his very psyche and even now, defeated and bloodied his thoughts were firmly fixed on revenge.

The Saxon Invading Army

The Mad Count Andrew the Younger

Months later, the Count’s planning had now reached the stage where he was ready to return from exile at the head of another army – this time determined for revenge. Learning of the mad Counts arrival on his peaceful Island King David massed his army with the intent of destroying this troublesome family once and for all.

King David’s Royal Army

King David and his Companions

With many of his Knights organising the grain harvest on their estates King David was forced to use his garrison and household troops to repel the invader.

After a cautious advance by the invader King David unleashed his cavalry against the enemies right flank.

After some initial success the battle descended into a large complicated melee. Units pushed back and forward with and both armies were gradually being “fatigued” across the confused battlefront.

Units on both sides started collapsing, but it wasn’t until Count Andrew and his companions were finally ridden down that the battle was decided.

For the first time the Kings army had been pushed to its limits and it was only the bravery of the King and his Companions that fought in close combat for the whole battle that kept the morale of the army together.

Another close Dux Bellorum battle that went down to the wire.