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Runyan (USA) vs Manstein (CSA), East Scenario, Round Three

Fri May 08, 2009 4:52 am

Okay, the match we've all been waiting for. I've actually recently purchased Photoshop and Illustrator. This wasn't purchased for this game specifically, but the fact that I have it makes it possible for me to do some pretty nice AARs. I'm hoping to get it down to a science. This will be on a six turn delay like the other AARs I've done. I'm going to try to get a little bit more descriptive text. This initial post will outline scenario objectives and initial force composition for the readers.
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[font="Palatino Linotype"]As the Union player,your primary objectives are to use the army of the Potomac and other forces to destroy the Confederate armies and capture Richmond. A secondary objective is to continue your naval campaign against the South by capturing or blockading southern ports. As the Confederate player, you must decisively defeat the Union armies before you are eventually overwhelmed by the superior manpower and material of the North. You must also protect your ports from capture and use blockade runners to ship cotton to Europe and bring back badly needed money and arms.

Scenario author Philippe Thibaut - scenario editor Jeff Lickers (aka Bigus)- background by Robert Osterlund (Berto).[/font]

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National Morale

CSA 100. Win level 150 -- Defeat Level 40
USA 100. Win Level 150-- Defeat Level 40

Victory Points
CSA zero.
USA zero.

Points accumulated each turn from cities: USA 25, CSA 33.
The scenario end in 1863, late Feb. It's turn one and 24 turns remain.

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You'll have to bear with me. I'm still trying to figure out Photoshop. Hopefully gets better as a go and the processes perfected for the finals ( assuming no Photoshop master step forward for the task). I'll update the rest of this in the next few days. And six days from now I'll start posting results from the match. Should be exciting.
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Fri May 08, 2009 6:01 pm

I'm not going to get this detailed with all my posts :) , just thought I'd have little fun.

The United States has made several incursions in the coastal regions of the South. In Virginia, Fort Monroe is a rock blocking two of the South's largest ports -- Richmond and Norfolk.The United States has pushed inland and captured James City where they've entrenched to an incredible level six. The South has dispatched Magruder to counter the move.

Off North Carolina the United States has captured two of the three forts protecting that state's coastal regions.

In South Carolina and Florida the United States has made two incursions with some sizable forces. The South has a reactionary force in Charlotte of approximately 10,000 troops. Also, there's a reactionary force somewhere in North Carolina. Altogether there about 30,000 Southern troops in the coastal region facing proximately the same amount of Union troops.

From a Naval standpoint the South is heavily outmatched. They've just completed refixing the Merrimac at Norfolk and renamed it the Virginia. The Virginia squadron consisting of two frigates, two gunboats, and to Briggs is bottled up in Richmond. However, they do present an obstacle for the union if it intends to blockade that city. Besides those meager resources that are just a few Briggs out at sea for the South.

The North has a larger navy, but is not yet overwhelming. It has a fleet of about 13 ships supported by the guns of Monroe blocking the Chesapeake Bay. Included in this fleet are three modern steam frigates. A few gunboatsprotect Washington. The monitor has just been completed in New York. And the New York squadron as an additional dozen ships including some transports. Finally, there's some 80 US ships out in the Atlantic. Included is a large number of transports in the shipping lanes.

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Fri May 08, 2009 11:04 pm

IMPRESSIVE!! :coeurs: :coeurs: :coeurs:

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Sat May 09, 2009 7:15 am

Nice!

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Sat May 16, 2009 12:14 am

With news of the meeting of the first Confederate Congress and the election of Jefferson Davis as president, Lincoln has issued general war order number one. Frustrated by the inactivity of his generals he ordered all land and sea forces to attack insurgents. He directs McClellan to take action against Manassas. "If Gen. McClellan does not want to use the army, I would like to borrow it for a time, provided I can see how it could be made to do something." He also has issued Gen. order number two announcing that four of the division commanders were now Corp.'s commanders. The order further stipulated that the Army of the Potomac could not leave the Washington area without leaving a force judged adequate by all corps commanders to ensure the capital's safety.

Runyan proclaimed full mobilization.

Manstein printed paper money, raised exceptional taxes, called for volunteers, and proclaimed full mobilization.

Although the weather has not yet thawed, In Northern Virginia both sides are preparing for the upcoming campaign by sending out Cav Screens. Confederate elements are gathering and reorganizing at Fredericksburg while McClellan's army gathers at Alexandria. McClellan and his HQ are heading back to DC. Fremont has been placed in command of five of the six corps, which have orders to advance on Manassas. The six corps, under Edwin Sumner, is being held back to protect the line of advance and they Union wagon Train at Alexandria.

John dahlgren has arrived in Hampton Roads with the Monitor. Gustavas Smith has taken over command of the 8000 Confederate troops at Williamsburg opposite Fort Monroe. Perhaps in anticipation of an invasion by sea Richard Ewell and his division of 8000 has orders to merge with him as well. Magruder takes 4000 troops from that location and heads north to Fredericksburg merging with the corps under James Longstreet.

In the southern coastal regions USA sixth Fleet has arrived at Beaufort South Carolina, bypassing the defenses of savannah. This is Burnside's command. The fleet has orders to head south and merge with the 4000 Union troops in Florida. That location is under the direct command of corps commander J. Dix. Thomas Stonewall Jackson has been placed in command at Charleston. Arriving to reinforce him is John Walker's division swelling Jackson's command to 13,000 troops. This force has orders to move to the river opposite the Union invasion point - the Combahee. Pemberton is taking a couple thousand troops and heading north towards Fredericksburg to merge with the main CSA Army.

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National Morale
CSA 96
USA 95

Victory Points
CSA -37
USA -50

Points from Cities
CSA 33
USA 25

it's turned two in February and 23 turns remain.
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The Confederate Congress has passed its first draft law under the conscription act, all white men between the ages of 18 and 35 have been made liable for a three-year term of service. The act also has extended the terms of enlistment for all active soldiers to three years. Many Southerners appear vehemently opposed to this specially the governors of Georgia and North Carolina. The civil service and militias, which exempts men from the draft, are suddenly ballooning. Confederacy also has installed Judah Benjamin as Secretary of State and George W. Randolph as Secretary of War (Confederacy receives +5 war supplies and +100 conscript points, foreign entry raised by three)

CSA prints paper money.


The Union forces begin to lurch forward. The United States draws first blood at Winchester Virginia. Alpheus S. Williams' division overwhelms a garrison of 458 men and the first strategic town goes to the union. At Manassas the CSA Stuarts brigade destroys Manassas Depot just before the arrival of the main Union Army.


At Williamsburg, CSA Smith's Corps is prepping for an attack on the union entrenchments at Hampton.

In South Carolina,USA Burnside's fleet sales out of Beaufort. This time the guns of Savannah find them and land 37 hits. Due to the large number of ships involved he emerges largely unscathed from this. Finding his adversary has slipped away, CSA's Jackson heads further south towards Savannah.

National Morale
CSA 96
USA 96

Combat Losses
CSA 540
USA 150

Victory Points
CSA - four
USA - 24

Points from Cities
CSA 32
USA 26

It's turn three in March and 22 turns remain

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Sun May 17, 2009 9:48 pm

Runyan raises a one-time tax.

Manstein prints paper money.

John Pemberton has arrived in Fredericksburg on day four and assumes command of the defense of the city. He immediately goes about improving the defenses. He places guns along the Rappahannock, but is also concerned about flanking moves, and begins constructing a hedgehog pattern of earthworks facing west from the city.

Further south, on the James Peninsula Gustavus Smith's command slams into the union entrenchments at Hampton Virginia on day nine in the region James
City opposite Fort Monroe. With more than seven times the amount of troops as the Union, it's all over in less than an hour. Two thirds of the United
States casualties are caused by the 64 guns raining lead tear down upon them. The CSA charge overruns the rest, wiping out two line regiments. During the retreat the fleeing Union troops managed to spike 12 of their 10 pounder's before the Confederates were able to capture them. About 900 men are able to escape the initial onslaught. 12 20 pounder's and the Union wagon train were in the rear so they were able to escape to Fort Monroe. The Confederates captured 2000 rifles, 59 supply carts and 13 crates of ammunition. Pursued by Smith's two cav Regiments, the 600 men of First, Second, Third, and Fifth New York militias have surrendered, ending a bloody day for the Union. CSA captured Hampton Rhodes, its port, Depot and most importantly strategic points to guard the James River from any Union naval incursions. Gustavus Smith and subordinates Ewell and Jones have been congratulated. The Union commander M. Smith is recovering from wounds across the Bay in Drummond Delaware. He was blamed for the heavy losses and loses seniority. He will forever be remembered as the faceless general who lost at Hampton Roads and put Fort Monroe in a dire situation. He shall never have a portrait photograph like all the other generals!

In the coastal regions Jackson arrives in Savannah ready for a fight, but Burnside is nowhere to be found. Burnside's command has advanced inland in
Florida and captured Jacksonville. This is another strategic point so it affects morale. The fourth and sixth Confederate Florida militia retreated

before battle.

National Morale
CSA 86
USA 104

Combat Losses
CSA 780
USA 1677

Prisoners of War
Captured by CSA: 600.

Victory Points
CSA 26
USA 12

Points from Cities
CSA 28
USA 30

It's turn four in early April and 21 turns remain.

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Sun May 17, 2009 10:00 pm

Losing Hampton was unavoidable, but I expect the Union blockade fleet in Hampton Roads will prevent GW from moving on Fort Monroe. Won't it?

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Mon May 18, 2009 8:54 pm

The Confederacy has received its first military balloons. The Confederate Congress has also passed the Confederate partisan Ranger Act, which recognizes southern guerrilla forces as legal military groups with official officers. (+20 conscripts, Raiders and partisans added to force pool)

CSA printed paper money.

Gustavus Smith's Corps has captured Fort Monroe! A coastal artillery, Fort battery, supply, and 20 pound artillery has fallen into CSA hands. USA national morale has not been affected however. David Jones and Gustavus Smith were both congratulated for their victory.

At Fort Pulaski, Georgia Jackson's force has been repulsed.

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Wed May 20, 2009 7:26 am

The Confederacy has officially adopted Dixie raising its national morale.

USA called for volunteers.
USA printed paper money.

CSA printed paper money.

Alpheus Williams' command has captured Charlottesville and William Franklin's Corps arrives shortly thereafter. CSA forces maintain their position in a line stretching from Fredericksburg southwards towards Richmond where Robert E. Lee has four divisions well entrenched. Runyan is attempting to flank Manstein's left flank with William Franklin's Corps.

A large Union force is gathering at Rockland New Jersey including the Army of the Potomac HQ under George McClellan -- the HQ in Virginia is West Virginia command under Fremont. McClellan's HQ has already loaded on transports along with a sharpshooter element. Orders have not yet been charted, but it is suspected his destination is Florida. The Union forces in Florida have remained idle and are in need of leadership.

In North Carolina, a force under Edwin Sumner consisting of two divisions with some 14,000 troops and a dozen supporting naval vessels has arrived off Fort Macon. They are already beginning disembarkment.

National Morale
CSA 88
USA 102

Combat Losses
CSA 5025
USA 4842

Victory Points
CSA 97
USA 71

Points from Cities
CSA 28
USA 30

it's turn six in early May and 19 turns remain

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Lincoln has signed the Homestead act giving citizens 21 years or older the right to buy 160 acres of land in the West. (+5 morale, -20 conscripts)

Manstein printed paper money.

Manstein destroyed the depot at Fredericksburg.

USA cav elements are attempting to cut the Confederate rail lines leading into Richmond. There have been several skirmishes this turn there. Runyon is preparing a major attack on the Confederate lines At Fredericksburg, scrapping the end around. Franklin and Keyes Corps will spearhead it with 65,000 troops, with another 40,000 troops in reserve. Patrick Kearney is taking a cav division of 6000 troopers to cut the lines between Richmond and Petersburg. Opposing them is Pemberton's Corps which was just reinforced by Gustavus Smiths command returning from the Richmond Peninsula. Total Confederate troops strength at Fredericksburg is 32,000. Long Street has another 35,000 troops guarding the small village of Tolersville, Virginia which straddles a rail line heading into Richmond. They'll likely assist in the event of an attack on Fredericksburg as march time is only three days. There are another 30,000 troops under Robert E. Lee's commands in Richmond but they have orders to stand down and protect the city exclusively. The Confederates have very little protecting the route into Richmond between Petersburg and the capital so Kearney's attack will likely be a success. The attack on Fredericksburg however, is in doubt. Racing north towards Richmond is Thomas Jackson and his 14,000 man command.

On the coast, Fort Macon Falls, USA captures Fort batteries. Sumner and Rodman were congratulated for their victory. Sumner is now advancing inland towards Morehead City.

In Florida McClellan arrives at St. Augustine and is moving inland to link up with Burnside's command. Union militia has captured Palatka south of Jacksonville. A division under John Parke is departing St. Augustine and heading back towards Fort Pulaski off Savannah Georgia. Without Jackson to protect Savannah and Charleston, those cities are in terrible danger. The citizens demand protection. Manstein has only left the token garrison of 3000 troops or so at Savannah.

National Morale
CSA 89
USA 107

Combat Losses
CSA 6255
USA 5532

POW held by
CSA 1400
USA

Victory Points
CSA 125
USA 111

Points from Cities
CSA 28
USA 30

it turn seven in late May and 18 turns remain

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United States morale rises again as both sides are taking more of a strict stance towards prisoners. No longer is the old system of prisoner exchange being practiced. (Plus one USA morale). South has its own special morale raiser -- Robert E. Lee has been unlocked!

CSA prints paper money.
USA has an economic sunrise event(inflation lowered by one point).

The United States built a depot at Charlottesville.

The Battle of Fredericksburg
Union forces have arrived at Fredericksburg on day 10, late May (so 25th of May). Patrick Kearney's cavalry division arrives south of Richmond a day later. Battle is joined on 26 May. Runyan has chosen the blue conservative attack: your side will want to call off the attack starting with the third round unless the defender is collapsing, and the chance to succeed in doing so are increased. Both sides have equally fewer losses. Manstein has chosen to defend: no changes to the standard rule.

The Union forces are cautiously probing Pemberton's well-placed level 4 entrenchments, which are mostly based around the city as it is clear terrain. Thomas Meagher has the most experienced division in the Union Army. It is ordered forward along with Morell's division on his left flank. Four divisions are held in reserve.

Suddenly, the boom of CSA artillery erases the early morning quiet. The approaching Union lines are showered with canister in the clear terrain, but maintain their discipline. Quickly USA artillery responds. Both sides open up at a range of 7 and deliver superior firepower - a testament to CSA's Huger and USA's French - 12 CSA elements fail their morale check vs 4 USA elements. A slight luck and surprise advantage goes to the CSA - 52-48. The Union troops under Meagher are chomping at the bit and ready to charge - he's a somewhat reckless commander - but miraculously that doesn't happen. Connecticut's seventh sharpshooters and three other regiments, including 50% in the 88 NY reg., take casualties. Three or four other regiments in Morrel's division are bloodied. CSA Longstreet's Corps has responded to the sound of the guns - his vanguard arriving by rail from Tolersville within an hour, marching quickly towards the action. Receiving word of this, Keyes orders a stiff retreat per Fremont's orders. Tempered by the discipline of the Irish Brigade, Meagher's division falls back in an orderly manner despite its aggressive nature. The heaviest casualties are inflicted by CSA range attack, but there is skirmishing as well between the lines. The union forces retreated after only one hour. They have fallen back to Culpepper and Madison. The Union mapped Pemberton's entrenchments and noted Longstreet's reaction time at a cost of 5200 men, 3200 Confederates die.

Back home, Lincoln is enraged at the cautiousness of his army. The tactical offensive is thought to be superior to any entrenchments based on the experiences during the Mexican War. Quietly he is considering sacking his timid subordinate.

Following the battle, new Confederate supreme commander Lee relieves Pemberton of his command and recalls him to Richmond. Apparently Pemberton's services are needed elsewhere.

Further South, Kearney's cav division has done nothing to stop the arrival by rail of several more CSA elements in Richmond - including Stonewall's Corps! He has managed to temporarily halt the provisioning trains, though this is more of a nuisance for the time being.

Elsewhere, in North Carolina, Union Gen., Edwin Sumner's command captures Morehead city and is moving inland towards New Berne.
In Georgia, the US A. Baird division has arrived at Fort Pulaski with his 6000 troops and is advancing down the isthmus towards Savannah. It seems the CSA may have gained the initiative in Virginia by sacrificing Georgia.

National Morale
CSA 88
USA 108

Combat Losses
CSA 9345
USA 10692

POW held by
CSA 1400
USA

Victory Points
CSA 153
USA 141

Points from Cities
CSA 28
USA 30

It's turn eight in early June and 17 turns remain

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Sat May 23, 2009 4:52 am

A few thoughts on the Fredericksburg battle. Franklin's move east of Charlottesville was a clear threat to Richmond. I had hoped that the CSA might respond to that potential threat to Richmond by borrowing forces from Fredericksburg and/or Longstreet's corps. If so, I could expect to attack a smaller force at Fredericksburg, and perhaps take the place. I chose a conservative attack so that, if I was wrong about how the CSA would move, it would not turn into a bloodbath for the Union. Although I didn't take Fredericksburg with this attack, I don't mind a little sparring.

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CSA has a rail accident occur (loss of rail capacity)
CSA as an economic sunrise event (inflation lowered by one point)

Burnside's junior commander A Baird has captured Savannah! Manstein divided the 3000 man garrison into two detachments. He left one of the detachments outside of the city in passive posture which gave him a higher chance of retreat. It included a cav element, a sharpshooter element, and Col. Emmett's Georgia irregulars. Probably he suspected these elements will have a higher chance of escaping the attack. Inside the city in normal defensive posture he left a militia regiment, 3 20 pounders, and the fort batteries. The militia fought bravely and enabled the 25 detachment to escape. It has orders to head towards Richmond by rail. Runyan captured the guns. Ironically it wasn't a sure victory for Runyan. Baird's command had a 10% penalty, 6000 men and a power of about 300 versus the Savannah garrison of 3000, 35% penalty, and combined power of about 100. The equalizer would've been the level 6 entrenchments inside the city and the frontage bonus. Apparently Manstein chose to err on the side of caution so the bulk of his men could fight another day. CSA morale continues to plummet.

In Virginia, Joe Johnston has assumed command at Fredericksburg. Things are quiet as both sides rest from their battle. However, Kearney's command is still attempting to wreak havoc south of Richmond. He has torn up the rail lines and is heading towards the other important junction at Lynchburg, Virginia. In hot pursuit is Stonewall's 13,000 fleet footed troops. In the region Appommottox Kearney encounters a CSA cav element on day 3 and quickly dispatches them. He arrives in Lynchburg on day six and on day nine assaults the city and easily overwhelms its 600 man garrison. His success is short-lived, on the next day Jackson's command arrives in the region and the two engage in battle. It's another lopsided engagement. Jackson brings with him 24,000 line troops and over 100 guns. Kearney has the 6000 lightly armed mounted troops and 40 some brass cannons. Both generals are in offensive mode. Kearney in the blue cautious stance and Jackson in the Orange normal stance. At this point Kearney would be on offense simply to hack his way out of the situation. Jackson has positioned himself to block Kearney's retreat north. Jackson is still wheeling his guns in the position when Kearny emerges from the city in full charge with his wagon train and guns in tow -- a forebearer of modern mechanized infantry. Kearney rolls luck 51 to 49 and so has the initiative. Being an offensive general and in offensive stance, he gives the talent of Jackson a run for its money. The Union guns open up and inflict terrible casualties in the open terrain, but due to the speed of the cavalry they're able to concentrate on a soft point in Jackson's line and hack their way through. Lucky for him, the reckless trait doesn't fire and he he escapes in less than an hour. Kearney heads to the adjacent region of Bedford leaving behind 3000 dead men and horses. Jackson gives chase there and on day 14 attempts to engage in battle number two. Kearney evades him and retreats to the region Amherst, arriving on day 15 -- thus ending a wild two-week romp. At the cost of 3000 mounted troopers he has seeded terror throughout southern Virginia and northern North Carolina. He is congratulated for his endeavors.

In North Carolina, Edwin Sumner has captured New Berne -- yet another strategic point. Following closely on his heels is J Dix, who was recalled from Florida in order to command two divisions arriving from New York. Total union strength is four divisions of 30,000 troops and over 160 guns. Manstein has ordered Jackson and his Corps south to Goldsboro. It will merge with Doles's division, which is coming from Richmond to rectify this developing situation.

Confederate morale has plummeted to a dangerously low 69.

National Morale
CSA 69
USA 127

Combat Losses
CSA 11,715
USA 13,452

POW held by
CSA 1400
USA

Victory Points
CSA 161
USA 196

Points from Cities
CSA 21
USA 37

It's turn nine in late June and 16 turns remain

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Runyan raises a one-time tax.
Runyan calls for volunteers.

Manstein prints paper money.
Manstein chooses exceptional taxes.
Manstein calls for volunteers.

All is quiet on the Eastern front. Runyan appears to be building for something. Sending out a few Screens to convert regions to the CSA Virginia Army's left flank.

On the coast, Edwin Sumner has arrived in New Berne and is digging in. Currently he's at a level two entrenchment. Unbeknownst to him Stonewall is preparing to advance on his position with 30,000 men.

National Morale
CSA 69
USA 125

Combat Losses
CSA 11,715
USA 13,452

POW held by
CSA 1400
USA

Victory Points
CSA 182
USA 233

Points from Cities
CSA 21
USA 37

It's turn 10 in early July and 15 turns remain.

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Tue May 26, 2009 5:03 am

The United States has authorized the first ever Medal of Honor for gallantry in action by noncommissioned officers and privates who have distinguished themselves by their gallantry in action and other soldier like qualities.(Plus two morale)



Jackson engages Dix on day five. It's a perfectly even battle. Dix enjoys favorable terrain -- woods and the Neuce River -- plus some rudimentary sandbag defenses. Both sides have 30,000 troops and a large amount of guns -- Sumner 156, Jackson 136.

Notably, almost all of Sumner's guns are 10 pounders, which are not the best guns on the defensive. Jackson has an assortment of 10 pounders, 20 pounders and a few 12 pounders, and so mostly has offensive guns. Jackson also enjoys the advantage in command traits. On the other hand, most of the Confederate troops are fairly green. The most experienced is Ewell's at 79. Walker's division took the brunt of the cavalry charge at Lynchburg and is still smarting at three-quarter strength. Dole's division is almost entirely militia and has a cohesion of only 58. The union divisions are veteran divisions with cohesion well into the mid-and high 80s and they're all at almost complete strength. Edwin Sumner has only just arrived, however, his troops are fatigued and gathering when Jackson arrives.Jackson arrives midday with the sun at his back. He has surprised his foe. Many of the Union regiments were resting following a late lunch.

Manstein goes in with assault posture and the standard sustained attack. He avoids the river obstacle by moving south of it. Runyan is in standard defensive posture, no change to the standard rule. Both of Sumner's divisions are far to the rear and not battle ready when the fighting starts. Both sides roll even luck. The Union Second Division under Van Cleve is on the left flank where Jackson advances first. A heavy artillery duel ensues and then the lines engage. It's a bloody bloody battle. Van Cleve and Ewell are locked in a death grip. Ewell loses 50% of his strength, Van Cleve is nearly wiped out. Van Claws, Jones and Walker join the engagement as does The Union Schenk division. Jackson actualloy divides his forces, sending some around to the rear of the federals and causing a route. What a novel move and fine general. :) Sumner never joins the engagement. Probably the casualties that Van Cleve suffered caused the Union lines to collapse before they could muster. Jackson's skill won the engagement hands down.

Dix has orders to fall back to the coast, Sumner covering his retreat. Inexplicably Jackson decides not to give chase and instead heads back by rail to Wilmington. The capture of New Berne does raise Confederate morale however.

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Daxil your mail server is rejecting my emails today. I will try again later.

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It should be fine now. It was pretty full of e-mails.
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Here is a PDF for he next turn. You need Adobe reader. I'm just trying to create a template for what I may use in the finals. Apparently there's another match although I'm not sure wherethey are at this point. That winner will face this winner in the GC and I feel PDF's are veasier than waiting for a page of graphics to load.
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Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:27 pm

I like the newspaper idea. That's a neat AAR format.

Franklin's raid will at last dislodge the Confederates from their entrenchments as they move to engage him.

I had thought to banish McClellan to Florida, but it turns out I need him to organize the growing army gathering in Carolina. I think perhaps I was thrown out of New Berne the first time because my two unofficial corps did not fight together, or not well.

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Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:13 pm

Daxil wrote:Here is a PDF for he next turn. You need Adobe reader. I'm just trying to create a template for what I may use in the finals. Apparently there's another match although I'm not sure wherethey are at this point. That winner will face this winner in the GC and I feel PDF's are veasier than waiting for a page of graphics to load.


Well for me, I think that you are doing a very interesting AAR and don´t matter to me if you are using PDF´s files

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Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:48 am

Manstein wrote:Well for me, I think that you are doing a very interesting AAR and don´t matter to me if you are using PDF´s files


Thanks. I'm just trying to get as much stuff pre-designed as possible. I'm using in design and you can save lots of templates with it. Still too much work for a simple aar though.
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Wed Jun 03, 2009 5:52 am

Nothing of note has really happened this most recent turn. Franklin's Corps has slipped North past the Confederate Army and the union forces in coastal Carolina have been reinforced by two more divisions. That's about it.

Therefore I'm just going to post turn stats.

National Morale
CSA 83
USA 119

Combat Losses
CSA 19,551
USA 20,877

POW held by
CSA 1500
USA 1900

Victory Points
CSA 314
USA 362

Points from Cities
CSA 24
USA 34

It’s turn 13 in late August and 12 turns remain.
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Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:09 am

I'm pretty busy right now so am just going to post the final score. Essentially, Runyan did a good job of maneuvering onto the remaining objectives. I'll let the players fill in their strategies when they're ready.

Runyan won 1148-566

NM 153-82
46518 (US cas) - 34710
3300 CSA POW - 2600 USA POW
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Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:04 pm

Since we're still only halfway through the match, I don't have a lot to say. It looks like I've built up a big lead, but this scenario is heavily favorable to the USA, so we will see what happens in round 2.

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