'The Battle of Gilbert's Forge.' Opening moves - Turn One

Both General Brown of the Parliamentarians and General Simpkins of the Royalists, have issued the first movement orders to their troops. The Parliamentarians, are already formed in battle lines and are steadily advancing across the table. However, the Royalists, having arrived mainly in advance column are rapidly having to adjust formation to meet the oncoming threat.

 

 

 Looking down the table from the East, Parliament on the left, Royalist on the right.

 With the Parliamentarians already deployed in battle formation, the Royalists are hurrying to deploy.

 Dragoons form a firing line in the wood.

 Looking West along the table, the Royalists can be seen manoeuvring.

Parliament forces already deployed advance.

 

Can the Royalists save the day?