The second game in the OHW mini-campaign (see preceding post) follows. There has been a slight change in the scoring system; the suggestion in Mark Cordone's comment has been taken onboard and so this game will be worth 2 points, game 3 will be 3 points etc. No Exhaustion Point was applied in this game as the scenario lends itself to a savage fight to the finish.
Game 2 Infiltration or, Bushwhacked!
A party of Confederate troops have been out foraging (stealing) for supplies and must make their way back to camp, avoiding Union patrols.
Bushwhackers |
The CSA force starts a mad dash across the board |
Union forces are blocking the exit point Confederate cavalry attempt to cut their way through |
With an inevitable Rebel Yell, the Rebs charge in |
One Union company falls but the exit is still held... |
and help is on the way from the South (ironically) |
The Blues close in |
and close in again to ensure that there's no escape |
The Rebel General slips away disguised as a Fur Trapper |
"Onward to Victory!" |
Campaign Score Board after 2 games: USA 3 CSA 0
Campaign is coming along nicely, MJT 👍🏼👍🏼. It’s a tough scenario for the escaping force, I think.
ReplyDeleteCheers Martin - the "exit the table via the road" stipulation makes this a very tough game to win for the smaller force
DeleteThe “blue bellies” are victorious in the second encounter of the campaign. Is a Union victory inevitable? In reality the Union simply had significantly greater resources - both men and equipment.
ReplyDeleteFWIW I recognise many of your soldiers from my youth << Sigh >>
Cheers,
Geoff
Thanks Geoff. The situation could change in the next encounter!
DeleteThe Airfix ACW figures are some of my favourites - the original sets I had fought many battles on a wallpaper pasting table at my grandparents house!
Things are starting to look a bit grim for the gray backs after losing the opening engagement of the campaign, and now likely running short of supplies. Still, a victory could restore their fortunes.
ReplyDeleteThanks to your suggestion regarding the scoring, the CSA's situation could quickly be reversed in the next encounter.
DeleteInteresting and exciting !
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland
Thanks Alan! Stay seated for the next reel
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