Saturday, 17 December 2022

Scenario 23: Defence in Depth

 This game was played using Neil Thomas's ACW OHW rules - to explain the dice marking unit strength; a White 1 = ten. If there are two black dice add the pips shown together.

The Union objective is to exit 3 units (at any remaining strength) from the table. Only the CSA force may enter the wooded areas.

Opening positions - CSA hold 2 fords. The bridge is unguarded

The Union forces advance rapidly but are taking fire 

The Union force has largely crossed the river by turn 5



By turn 7, the first Union unit is exiting as casualties mount on both sides

The CSA cavalry (top of pic) have destroyed a Union Cavalry unit and now attack the artillery

The Union Cavalry unit has exited the table with a single strength point
The last CSA Infantry unit has been destroyed

The third Union unit is free to exit, leaving the artillery men to their fate. Union victory.

A fast, bloody affair, but good fun.

4 comments:

  1. That WAS fast n furious! Lovely looking game (and thanks for the dice clarification. I may ‘steal’ that idea….!). So, only seven more to go through? Very much enjoy reading these πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌ

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  2. Awesome stuff Jack. This is perfect for ACW stuff - and could be great for doing a Peninusla campaign of linked battle or similar.

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    1. Cheers Duc! Hope you enjoy the Festive Season and have yourself some merry gaming

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