So I told Dewey if he did the write up I would publish the pics on the blog from his ACW game. This is our first try of the rules so it is a simple meeting engagement. Joey and I are the Union forces and Dewey is running the rebs. I will let Dewey do the rest.
Here is the write up frome Dewey:
We are fighting the first battle of Camarano Farm. Parts of three union divisions are advancing on confederate positions. Southern forces are in the area but are widely scattered to cover several key positions, but close enough to assist each other (This means that while the union forces almost continuously flow onto the table, the rebels show up in dribs and drabs for the most part).
Confederate forces are defending a bridge over one of the many streams in the area. Here we see the lead regiment of one of the two Union divisions racing to deploy under rebel fire.
Now in position, the union fires a relatively ineffective volley at the defenders and receives a wall of lead in return. Actually both sides were a bit off in their initial volleys as the new troops on both sides seemed to have trouble hitting anything.
From this view we can see elements of John’s division have discovered a fordable spot on the stream and are preparing to make things a little more interesting for the secessionists. Just out of view behind the house a union battery has opened fire on the confederate line, though apparently there is some problem with the powder (first shot indicated low on ammo, so they are handcuffed in that their firepower is halved).
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