Battle of Swinton

Battle of Swinton, fought on 16th August 279 near Meta-Gudur and the Olavian border. It was a major battle of the Hopfisch Rebellion. The battle was fought between the Loyalist forces led by Titus Gaul and San Cyr, and the opposing rebels by Harren Hopfisch and Inigo de Cabaron.
August 16th the Loyalists marched to the Olavian border trying to request access in order to march their army into Graille. The Olavian had 'sold' their army to the Rebels and now the Olavian condottieri were opposing the Loyalists.
Titus immediately ordered a charge without even consulting San Cyr. Surprisingly, the premature charge proved decisive, mainly due to the immense cavalry skill of the Knights of Antikea and Gerald Guilleam, leader of the cavalry wing. The cavalry charge broke the rebel army very quickly, and Harren Hopfisch was captured. The battle ended within an hour.
Category:Battles