The Battle of Aldfreck Ireland 1597

[OB]

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.

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[fred]

Thanks for sharing - another interesting battle.

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

[OB]

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

[jambo1]

Enjoying reading your posts on this topic. Great stuff!

[Romark]

Enjoying reading your posts on this topic. Great stuff!

I wholeheartedly agree 

[OB]

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.

[has.been]

Thank you for the effort you are putting in.

[OB]

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

[has.been]

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.

[OB]

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.