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Title: The Battle of Aldfreck Ireland 1597
Post by: OB on 23 October 2019, 10:09:26 AM

The Battle of Alfreck fought in 1597 is an interesting encounter predominately between the McDonnells of Antrim and the English Garrison of Carrickfergus.  It arose out of pre- arranged parley where both sides mistrusted each other and at least one side definitely intended treachery.

In most histories of the period it gets a few lines or is overlooked altogether.  I thought it was worth having a closer look at what happened and why it turned out the way it did.  I hope you find it of interest.

https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com

Title: Re: The Battle of Aldfreck Ireland 1597
Post by: fred on 23 October 2019, 12:39:15 PM

Thanks for sharing - another interesting battle.

As I read it I am imagining it playing out as an Irregular Wars battle.

Title: Re: The Battle of Aldfreck Ireland 1597
Post by: OB on 23 October 2019, 12:42:45 PM

You're welcome Fred.  Yes I can see it too using Irregular Wars I think it would work well.

Title: Re: The Battle of Aldfreck Ireland 1597
Post by: jambo1 on 23 October 2019, 05:51:49 PM

Enjoying reading your posts on this topic. Great stuff! :)

Title: Re: The Battle of Aldfreck Ireland 1597
Post by: Romark on 23 October 2019, 06:16:14 PM

Quote from: jambo1 on 23 October 2019, 05:51:49 PM

Enjoying reading your posts on this topic. Great stuff! :)

I wholeheartedly agree  :)

Title: Re: The Battle of Aldfreck Ireland 1597
Post by: OB on 23 October 2019, 06:32:29 PM

Thank you lads for the kind words it is much appreciated. 

My intention is that once I've analyzed the battles, so far as I can, I'll produce an OOB for each one so folk can try them out using whatever rules they prefer. 


I've also got a couple of posts coming on troop types.  That's more involved than it sounds as there were three different types of army for each side by my reckoning.

Title: Re: The Battle of Aldfreck Ireland 1597
Post by: has.been on 23 October 2019, 07:45:21 PM

Thank you for the effort you are putting in.

Title: Re: The Battle of Aldfreck Ireland 1597
Post by: OB on 24 October 2019, 12:14:30 PM

It's a pleasure all the more so that others are enjoying it.

Title: Re: The Battle of Aldfreck Ireland 1597
Post by: has.been on 24 October 2019, 04:39:15 PM

I do enjoy. It is great to have these smaller battles, there
is a chance I will paint enough to recreate them.
The back story is useful for putting players into the
scenario & getting them to think, 'What would I do?'
in that situation.

Title: Re: The Battle of Aldfreck Ireland 1597
Post by: OB on 25 October 2019, 02:14:48 PM

Thanks, that is heartening.  I think the period is worthy of more attention than it has got so far.  That's probably because it is not well known or understood.  I think people will enjoy gaming it as it brings some interesting challenges to the table.