After a diplomatic misunderstanding the Senones tribe of Gaul with their Boii and Insubres allies marched on Rome. Rome tried to field an army of untrained soldiers who quickly fled the field and Rome was sacked.

Rome

Quietus Sulpicius

24,000

Gauls

Brennus

40,000

Wargame

Use dbmm, hail Cesar or other such rules.

2 players

Standard game army for both sides. Instead of legions for Rome use auxiliary or militia.

6×4 board, with the Roman left flank set to a river.

Objectives

Re-fight the battle. In real life the battle was a slaughter, but a savy Roman commander should be able,to make better use of his troops.