A Skirmish In Wallachia 1462
Two Ottoman artillery pieces have had some repair done and are now behind the main army, with a small band of infantry, Janissaries, and Sipahi they are hastily catching up. Wallachia is a dangerous and terrifying place, many sites, ideal for ambush, have been scouted out by the cavalry, but evidence of Prince Vlad's favourite pastime line the roads.
Up ahead just before a small village, horsemen are seen, it looks like the expected attack is coming, Sipahi gallop ahead to meet the enemy.
A whisper flies around the Ottoman ranks "Kaziklu Bey, can it really be the the Lord Impaler himself!"
Wallachian cavalry split in two, one troop rides to meet the Sipahi while another flanks around behind.
The infantry and Janissaries brace themselves for the onslaught.
The fighting is brutal with neither side giving ground, the flanking troop now clash with the Ottoman infantry.
The Wallachian cavalry soon brake through the Ottoman infantry and the Sipahi are now getting the worst of it, so they retreated behind the Janissaries.
The Wallachian cavalry now formed up to charge the Ottomans again.
Pulling off another flanking move some Wallachians try to attack the cannons from the cover of the woods.
Meanwhile the Janissaries are giving the Wallachian cavalry a very tough time, and just as the cannons are reached the retreat is sounded, the Wallachians break off their attack.
The remaining Sipahi see their chance for glory and chase the retreating Wallachians, not deterred the Wallachians turn and fight.
Soon the remaining Wallachian cavalry join up with their comrades and the Sipahi are slaughtered.
The Sultan will keep his artillery, their target will most likely be Targoviste, but Prince Vlad has other surprises up his sleeve, this is not over yet.
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