Battle of Ferling
Seeing the odds turn against them, the Granvalle army decides to make a second push. The Southern lords were slow to deploy their forces and had not yet managed to organize their troops into a single army. On August 1, 1243 the Granvalle army engaged the Southern Lords' army amidst the chaos as managed to defeat them at the Battle of Ferling.
The Conflict
Deployment
The Southern Lords were still in the process of organizing their forces when they were suddenly surprised by the army of Duke Reginald V. Despite this unexpected attack, the Southern Lords quickly scrambled to deploy their troops and prepare for battle.
The Southern Lords positioned their infantry in the center of their formation, with their archers and cavalry on either flank. The archers were positioned behind the infantry, providing cover fire for the advancing troops. The cavalry was positioned on either side of the archers, ready to charge into battle as needed.
The Southern Lords also took advantage of the rocky terrain to their advantage, positioning their troops on higher ground to provide a better view of the battlefield and to make it more difficult for the enemy to approach.
On the other side, Duke Reginald V also positioned his troops in a similar formation, with his infantry in the center and his archers and cavalry on either flank. However, Duke Reginald V's cavalry was positioned in front of the archers, ready to charge into battle and break through the Southern Lords' defenses.
The Engagement
As the Southern Lords were still in the process of organizing their forces, they were caught off guard by Duke Reginald V's sudden attack, which began the opening phase of the engagement. Duke Reginald V's archers quickly fired a volley of arrows at the Southern Lords' infantry, causing some casualties and disrupting their formation.
The Southern Lords responded by advancing their infantry towards the enemy lines, while their archers continued to fire volleys at the enemy. Duke Reginald V's cavalry charged towards the Southern Lords' cavalry, attempting to break through their lines and create chaos in their rear.
The Southern Lords' cavalry, however, managed to hold off the enemy charge and maintain their formation, while their infantry engaged in fierce hand-to-hand combat with the enemy. Despite the initial shock of the surprise attack, the Southern Lords were able to maintain their ground and hold off the enemy's advance.
Both sides fought fiercely, with neither gaining a significant advantage. However, Duke Reginald V's superior cavalry proved to be a decisive factor in the battle.
Duke Reginald V ordered his cavalry to charge the Southern Lords' infantry and archers from the rear, while his infantry and archers continued to engage them from the front.
Caught in a pincer movement, the Southern Lords' forces were quickly overwhelmed and began to falter. Their cavalry, which had held off the enemy charge in the opening phase, was now outnumbered and outmaneuvered, and began to retreat.
Without the support of their cavalry, the Southern Lords' infantry and archers were now exposed and vulnerable. They were quickly surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy forces, which closed in for the final blow.
Despite their valiant efforts, the Southern Lords' forces were ultimately unable to withstand the combined onslaught of Duke Reginald V's cavalry, infantry, and archers. They suffered heavy losses and were forced to retreat, with many being captured or killed in the process.
As the engagement drew to a close, the outcome of the battle was all but certain. Duke Reginald V had emerged victorious, thanks in large part to the superior mobility and tactics of his cavalry. The battle would soon turn into a pursuit, as his forces secured the field and tended to the wounded.
Duke Reginald V's forces quickly moved to secure the battlefield and tend to the wounded. The Southern Lords' forces, meanwhile, retreated in disarray, leaving many of their wounded behind.
Duke Reginald V ordered his troops to scour the battlefield for any remaining enemies, ensuring that any survivors were captured or killed. His cavalry was particularly effective in this regard, chasing down and cutting off fleeing soldiers.
In the aftermath of the battle, Duke Reginald V's forces gathered the spoils of war, including weapons, armor, and other valuable items. They also took many prisoners, who would later be ransomed.
Included under Conflict
Conflict Type
Battle
Battlefield Type
Land
Start Date
August 1, 1243
Conflict Result
The armies of the Southern Lords were scattered and the Duke of Granvalle prepared to reclaim Derbot Castle.
Location
Belligerents
Strength
3400 men, 1600 infrantry, 800 archers, 1000 cavalry.
4000 ment, 1600 infantry, 800 archers, 1600 cavalry
Casualties
1360 men, 680 infantry, 408 cavalry, 272 archers
800 men, 400 infantry, 160 archers, 240 cavalry
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