Rule 16 – Cavalry v Artillery Combat

Which Cavalry can Charge

Only formed cavalry can charge

Must have Engage, Attack or Hold orders

Artillery Reaction

Only formed gunners can test to react

If they pass test they can either evade or fire

Roll 1 d6 require 4 or more

Plus 1 - A class                                                          

Plus 1 - General within 4”     

Minus 1 - C class                   

Minus 1 - Poor commander                                                    

Minus 1 - Charged in flank or rear                                                     

Minus 1 - Each casualty

Gunners Evade

Gunners take reaction test when cavalry have completed one quarter of charge move

If they pass they may either evade or fire

If cavalry reach them they will lose 40% casualties and rout without guns

Gunners Fire at Cavalry

Roll 2 d6 – require 7 for a hit

Plus 1 - A class gunners                     

Minus 1 - C class gunners

Minus 1 - Each gunner casualty

                                   

Cavalry Test Morale for Casualty

If cavalry take casualties they must test morale to charge home

If cavalry pass test gunners lose 40% casualties and rout without guns