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A single engagement in a [[war]] between 2 or more [[army|armies]], generally with a single objective. Most [[medieval]] battles were either fought openly on a [[battlefield]] or [[sieges]] of fortifications. |
A single engagement in a [[war]] between 2 or more [[army|armies]], generally with a single objective. Most [[medieval]] battles were either fought openly on a [[battlefield]] or [[siege|sieges]] of fortifications. |
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Historical battles are frequently named after nearby communities or physical features, for example, the [[Battle of Hastings]]. |
Historical battles are frequently named after nearby communities or physical features, for example, the [[Battle of Hastings]]. |
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Revision as of 05:59, 20 October 2005
A single engagement in a war between 2 or more armies, generally with a single objective. Most medieval battles were either fought openly on a battlefield or sieges of fortifications.
Historical battles are frequently named after nearby communities or physical features, for example, the Battle of Hastings.
Battles in the SCA
Types of battles are generally determined by two factors: what the objective is, and what sort of terrain the battle is held upon. Examples of common SCA battles are:
- Open field -- kill all the opposing fighters
- Bridge battle -- take or hold a bridge from the enemy.
- Woods battles -- like open fields, but with obstacles like trees.
- Castle attack -- take or hold a castle or defensive position.
Other forms of battles are possible, with goals like "keep a specific fighter alive," or "escort a non-combatant from one side of the field to the other," with the only real limitation being what the marshal can dream up.
