Romans vs. Gauls Turn Two

 In turn two, the Gauls continued to hurl themselves at the Roman line, while lingering conflicts from turn one continued to play out. Overall, the Gauls came out on the short end.

On the Roman left, the inexperienced IV legion was able to drive of the cavalry division that attacked them. All four units were broken, having only been able to leave two hastati groups shaken. Poor command rolls left the next two Gallic divisions hanging back awaiting developments. The two experienced legions also rolled poorly and remained in place. III legion fought courageously against the hordes of bare-chested warriors. A hastati unit was driven back shaken, but not before inflicting serious damage on its counterpart.

On the far right, the Italian allies did remarkably well, defeating a band of fanatic tribesmen and then maneuvering into position for a series of flank charges in the next turn.

The broken Gallic cavalry division fleeing the table.

An unexpected victory for the raw recruits of Legio IV.

Both sides were hesitant to advance in this sector.

                                       

The two most experienced legions did little but harass the enemy with their velites.

                                      

The second Gallic cavalry division failed to activate.

In the center, the fighting was brutal with neither side giving any ground.

Perhaps the most surprising event of the turn was the Italian allies defeating a fanatic warband (they rolled a "3" on their break test!) and then maneuvering into position for a flank attack in turn 3.

The Italian legion sits in reserve.

This group of fanatic warriors are in a very dangerous position at the onset of turn three.

All in all, it was a very good turn for the Romans.