Plataea the battle 1 - photos

So, treating the video version as an 'extra', this is the main post for moves 1-3...
 Starting with the initial setup.

Note that I don't have enough river tiles to cover the entire frontage!

On the first move the Persians have crossed the river and are advancing.

The two skirmish lines in front of the Grant Spartans clash with the Persians supported by some heavy cavalry. In the actual battle the Persians were beaten when the general Mardonius was killed. To represent that, I will move the general into the battle line if there is close combat and replace a spara element - if the spara unit is destroyed, he dies, Persians retreat.

As the left flank Persian cavalry and Greek infantry clash the Persians advance towards the Spartans who are trying to form a line.

The combination of cavalry and Sakae prove too much for the Greek light javelins and they die.

The right  hand Athenian battalion is looking stressed... In the 'real' battle the Persian centre held back - here, it's proving to be a major factor!

And meanwhile the supports in front of the right flank Spartans have seen off the Persian light cavalry... All the Persians needed to do was roll better than the Greeks - the Greeks rolled up three times, pushing back the Persians twice then killing them!

The right flank Athenian battalion is taking serious casualties - but survives a morale test! Meanwhile the Thebans are poised to strike.

Leaving things looking very interesting as far as the battle is concerned... especially looking at the Theban cavalry and Corinthians dashing to cover that exposed flank!