Friday, 21 January 2022
The Nateville Campaign - #3 the initial situation
Nate provided the following (very secret....)
American Plan: Two columns and one shore party.
Shore Party
The boats that were gathered have transported the Combined Lights across the river during the night. They are formed on the central hill on the Canadian side across the river ( kiddycorner ) from the house near the ford.
There is also a Line unit on the American side waiting to cross on Turn #1. (thinking...roll a 2d6 and that is how many stands cross on boats each turn. The unit can not move on the Canadian side (other than making table space) until the whole unit has crossed as per above.
Objective...to provide support to either of the columns (Bridge and Ford) if those columns are stalled. If both columns have crossed successfully, they 1) ensure lines of communication to Nateville are not threatened, 2) then move on Brewsterburg then Fort Hammton.
Bridge Column
An artillery piece is located near the bridge to provide fire support. The Kentuckians are to rush the bridge followed by the half of the remaining infantry. Objective..Fort Hammton
Ford Column
An artillery piece set up to provide fire support. Rest of the American force is to cross here. Objective...Brewsterburg....then on to Fort Hammton.
Additionally, if the Canadians have an artillery piece, it comes onto the table with the Voltigeurs.
The Abenaki remain home and avoid confrontation.
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for the ‘boats’ I went ahead and constructed a ‘boat bridge’ for the American assault. It was made from the surrounding fences and would assist in the quicker flow of troops. I really needed to make one anyway.
The additional artillery piece along with the Voltigeurs is in fact a rocket troop (its firing should create no end of amusement!)
The following shows the American forces ready to assault Brewsterburg
The British forces and the half-completed fieldworks protected by abattis (sharpened tree branches)
the following are the American forces lead by the Kentuckians moving along the road to the bridge.
The boat bridge recently made.