WOTR 1455-1461 - Mortimers Cross

 

Date: Weds 22nd February

Table Size: 8x6

Context: After the death of his father, Edward Mortimer sits safe in Yorkist territory awaiting the next move from the Lancastrians, which will inform his own decisions. Margaret of Anjou is the dominant force in the Lancastrian forces, following another mental health episode from Henry VI. Accordingly, she orders Jasper Tudor, his father the Earl of Pembroke, and James Butler, Earl of Ormond and Wiltshire (who brought his own French and Irish mercenaries) to march from South Wales and put down the Yorkists based in the Marches at Ludlow and Wigmore.

A foul winter, poor ground and delays cause issues for the Lancastrian forces amassing, which Edward uses to his full advantage. Choosing a site to give them optimal chances of success, the Yorkists move out and attack Jasper Tudor as he marches through the valleys.

Battlefield Map:

Objectives - Yorkist: Engage and destroy the Lancastrian forces. Orders have been given by Edward for the capture of any opposing commanders.

Objectives - Lancastrian: You must hold in good order and defeat the Yorkist enemy. The capture or death of Edward would be a prize indeed!

Order of Battle - Yorkist: 6 Households, 1 Light cavalry, 1 Medium Cavalry, 2 Mounted Men at Arms,  1 Crossbows, 2 Men at Arms, 3 Pike

Order of Battle - Lancastrian: 6 Households, 1 Light cavalry, 1 Medium Cavalry, 2 Mounted Men at Arms, 1 Crossbows, 3 Men at Arms, 2 Pike

Deployments: See above map.