Back to Basics ACW Game Part 1

Having used hexes and Command & Colors mechanisms for the past year, I thought it might be fun to go back to some 'old school' style wargaming.  I have used my own rules, which I published earlier in this blog, that are based upon Featherstonian, Grant and Quarrie systems, but much simplified. I use coloured dice and measuring sticks for combat, D6 for initiative and casualty % for morale.

This ACW battle is not based upon any particular scenario, but sees three Confederate divisions converging at a crossroads on a key turnpike. However; the crossroads is occupied by a weak Union force, that is being rapidly reinforced. To add to the Confederates problems, one of their divisions is on the wrong side of a river and the only bridge is in Union hands.

Here is a long shot of the battlefield, Confederates on the left, Union on the right:

The area of the crossroads, held by Union troops:

 The area of the river bridge, also in Union hands:

The cross roads is held by a mix of Union artillery and infantry;

With Union reserves rushing towards the area:

Meanwhile on the Union right, the Iron Brigade, supported by guns and cavalry moves into position:

The area of the bridge is strongly held by sharpshooters and artillery, again with reserves moving forwards:

The action kicks off with an advance by the centre Confederate Division, moving directly towards the crossroads:

The leading regiment comes under fire from Union artillery at the crossroads and suffers some casualties - first blood to the Union:

To be continued.........................