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Issue 12 The Official Newsletter of the Johnny Reb Gaming Society $5.00

Soldiers Roasting Corn before Antietam

Sykes’ Regulars at Antietam

Johnny Con reports
Battery Robinett
ACW Miniature Vignettes
Scale Creep Miniatures 15mm ACW
And much more
Steven Hofner (Order #35311104)
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Welcome to “CHARGE!” From the Editor’s Desk

This is the official newsletter of the Johnny Reb
Gaming Society, an international association of
miniature wargamers who use regimental-level
rules such as the Johnny Reb gaming rules
developed by John Hill. The newsletter will provide
a quarterly forum for exchanging information
regarding the rules, original wargaming scenarios
written with JR in mind, and historical articles of
general interest to the regimental ACW gamer.
US membership in the society is $20 per year,
which will partially cover the cost of assembling,
printing, and mailing the newsletter. Dues are
payable via money order or personal check, which
must be made out to Deborah Mingus (society
treasurer and secretary). Our mailing address and
e-mail address are as follows:
The Johnny Reb Gaming Society
1383 Sterling Drive
York PA 17404
jrgsnl@comcast.net
We welcome your submissions of articles,
scenarios, advertising, and related information, as
well as letters to the editor. The copyrighted name
Johnny Reb is used by written permission of John
Hill.
The summer has flown by so very quickly it
seems! My son Scott, Jr., his wife Becky, and my
other son Tom accompanied me to the annual
Gettysburg battle reenactment July 9. It was the
smallest one in recent memory, due to it being
rescheduled due to heavy rains, as well as from the
high cost of gasoline that prevented some entire units
from attending. Crowds were still fairly good,
however. There are usually far more re-enactors in
anniversary years that end in a 0 or 5, and this one
was the 143rd anniversary. Seven years from now will
be the huge 150th anniversary re-enactment.
I picked up a copy of a music CD entitled
Hard Road by the 2nd South Carolina String Band.
It’s quite good! I have heard this group a few times
before, including at the annual Mansfield, Ohio, Civil
War show, as well as various Gettysburg events. I
also really enjoy tapes and CDs by Bobby Horton.
These are good background music to wargame by!
We welcome several new writers and
contributors to this issue of CHARGE! We encourage
all of you to write something for us in the future –
whether a scenario, painting guide, uniform guide,
how you got started in JR gaming, your favorite
strategies, etc. Send it in and let us take a look. Don’t
worry that you’re not a polished writer – we can edit
the article for you if you wish!

Table of Contents
Sykes’ Regulars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Commanders in Blue / Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Sons of the South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6
Rockbridge Railhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..7
Sutler’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Vignettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
JR3 and the Hex Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Civil War Blogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Johnny Con Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The Budget Gamer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Battery Robinett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Johnny Con Convention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Guilford Courthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Coming attractions in CHARGE! #13

1864 Battle of Brown’s Mill and Mexican War
scenarios! Product reviews and much more!

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Sykes’ Regulars
at Antietam
Wednesday, September 17, 1862
Sharpsburg, Maryland
By Scott Mingus
“The time for attack! The chance for victory!"
Capt. Thomas M. Anderson, 12 th U.S. Infantry
BACKGROUND
As fighting waned around the sunken road,
Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan sent some of Alfred
Pleasonton’s cavalry and horse artillery clattering
across Antietam Creek via the Boonsboro Turnpike
bridge. His position being greatly exposed and
unsupported, Pleasonton soon sought infantry to
protect his guns. Brig. Gen. George Sykes responded
and sent forward a battalion of the 2nd / 10th US
Infantry under Capt. John S. Poland, as well as part
of the 12th US.
After two of Pleasonton's batteries exhausted
their ammunition, Fifth Corps commander Fitz John
Porter ordered Sykes to relieve the horse artillery
with his own guns. Against his judgment, Sykes
reluctantly sent Randol's and Van Reed's batteries
across the stone bridge, along with four additional
battalions of regulars under the command of Capt.
Hiram Dryer of the 4th US Infantry. Lieutenant
Randol, finding his horses exposed to Confederate
sharpshooters and his position untenable, soon
withdrew his battery. Van Reed, posted farther to the
right, attracted less enemy fire. The battalion of the
2nd / 10th Infantry, thrown well forward as skirmishers
in a cornfield, compelled the Confederate artillerists
to leave their guns. However, being few in number
and unsupported, the regulars were unable to bring
the enemy guns off. Dryer advanced to Cemetery Hill
about 4:30 p.m. and called for reinforcements for a
general assault. However, Porter and McClellan
deferred, and the attack faltered.
Soon, A. P. Hill’s counterattack drove back
the Union IX Corps, as well as the regulars to their
right flank. Dryer's infantry and Van Reed's battery
stayed west of Antietam Creek until 7:30 p.m., when
both were withdrawn in the darkness to the east bank.
The remainder of Sykes’ division was unengaged on
the 17th , but could have been more aggressively
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handled had McClellan thrown forward all his
reserves in a coordinated fashion. Sykes lamented in
his official report, “The troops under Captain Dryer
behaved in the handsomest manner, and, had there
been an available force for their support, there is no
doubt he could have crowned the Sharpsburg crest.”
THE WARGAME
The table size is 4’x6’ for Johnny Reb 3, 15mm.
All woods are light; roll for visibility in full inches.
Antietam Creek may not be forded. The streams,
fences and stonewalls require a 1” movement
penalty. The scenario runs from 12:20 p.m. until 6
p.m.
CSA – All deployed artillery is unlimbered.
Miller’s Battery is frozen unless Yankees come
within 6”. It is accompanied by elements of R. H.
Anderson’s division, which are not used in the game
as they are facing parts of the Union II Corps near the
sunken road. Stevens is in skirmish line. The 1 GA /
17 SC / Holcombe Legion are hidden behind
haystacks, which offer light cover and a –1 modifier
to combat. Jenkins’ brigade arrives at B at 3 p.m. in
line. At 3:20, Miller’s battery (and Colonel Walton)
withdraws and is replaced by S. D. Lee’s limbered
battalion (enter by the church). Maurin arrives there
at 4:00 p.m. There are no opening volley benefits for
any CSA units.
U.S. – The Union batteries on the table are
unlimbered and do not get opening volley modifiers,
as they have already been in action. Tidball’s Battery
is in front of a gap in the wooden fence. Gibson is in
a small grove of trees and rock outcroppings.
The 4th PA Cavalry (mounted) enters on turn 1 at
A on the turnpike, immediately followed by
Robertson’s Battery (limbered). The latter receives an
opening volley benefit provided it unlimbers and
stays put for 1 full game turn before firing.
Historically, Robertson split his battery, sending one
section north of Tidball and one behind Gibson on
higher ground. Gibson and Hains must withdraw by 3
p.m.
The 12th and 2nd / 10th US enter in column on turn
2, with Capt. Dryer and the 4th and 14th US at 2 p.m.
Randol and Van Reed (limbered) enter on the next
turn. Upon arrival, Dryer takes overall command of
the regulars. All receive opening volley modifiers.
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GOALS Garden’s Palmetto (SC) Artillery – 2x 12#

Union – Probe the Rebel lines for a weak point that
can be exploited by Sykes’ entire division. Seize
Cemetery Hill if possible.
CSA – Keep the Yankees from entering Sharpsburg.
Hold Cemetery Hill, which commands the turnpike.
Howitzers, 2x 6# SB, veteran
Elements of Anderson’s Division Artillery
Maurin’s Donaldson (LA) Artillery – 2x 10#
Parrotts, 1x 3” Rifle, 3x 6# SB Guns, veteran
Elements of Longstreet’s Reserve Artillery

ORDER OF BATTLE Elements of 1 st Battalion – Col. John B. Walton +1

Squires’ 1st Co., Washington Art. – 2x 3” Rifles,
Confederate
2x 12# Howitzers, elite
Miller’s 3rd Co., Washington Art. – 4x 12# N, elite
Elements of the Army of Northern Virginia
Elements of 2 nd Battalion – Col. Stephen D. Lee +1
Elements of ANV Artillery Reserve – Maj. Hilary P.
Jones +1 Elliot’s Brooks (SC) Artillery – 4x Mixed, veteran
Wimbish’s Long Island (VA) Battery – 4 mixed Parker’s Richmond (VA) Art. – 2x Mixed, vet
Jordan’s Bedford (VA) Artillery – 2x Mixed, vet
guns, veteran
Moody’s Madison (LA) Artillery – 2x 3” Rifles,
Page’s Louisa (VA) Artillery – 4 12# Howitzers,
2x 24# Howitzers, vet
veteran
Peyton’s Richmond “Orange” (VA) Artillery – 1
3” Rifle, 1 12# Howitzer, 3 6# SB, veteran Union
Turner’s (Brown’s) Wise Legion (VA) Artillery,
Co. D – 4 Mixed guns, veteran Elements of the Army of the Potomac

Elements of Sykes’ Division, Porter’s V Corps

Elements of Jackson’s Left Wing
Elements of 1/2/V – Capt. Hiram Dryer +1
Elements of D. H. Hill’s Division Artillery
4th US Infantry – 200 men, RM, veteran
Bondurant’s Jeff Davis (AL) Artillery – 2 3”
Rifles, 2 12# Howitzers, veteran 1st Battalion, 12th US Infantry – 200 men, RM, vet
1st Battalion, 14th US Infantry – 178 men, RM, vet
Elements of Longstreet’s Right Wing 2nd Battalion, 14th US Infantry – 121 men, RM, vet
Elements of 2/2/V
2nd / 10th US Infantry – 402 men, RM, veteran
Evans’ Brigade – Col. Peter F. Stevens +1
1 GA / 17 SC / Holcombe Legion – 150 men, SB,
Division Artillery – Capt. Steven H. Weed +1
veteran
Weed’s Battery I, 5th US Art. – 4x 3” Rifles, elite
18 SC / 22 SC / 23 SC – 200 men, SB, veteran
Boyce’s Macbeth (SC) Art. – 4x Mixed, vet Randol’s Battery E/G, 1st US Art. – 4x 12# N, vet
Elements of D. R. Jones’ Division Van Reed’s Battery K, 5th US Art. – 4x 12# N, vet

Elements of V Corps Reserve Artillery

Pickett’s Brigade – Brig. Gen. Richard B. Garnett +1
von Kleiser’s Battery B, 1st NY Art.– 4x 20#
8 / 18 / 19 / 28 / 56 VA – 208 men, RM, veteran
Parrotts, veteran
Taft’s 5th Battery, NY Art. – 4x 20# Parrotts, vet
Jenkins’ Brigade – Col. Joseph Walker +1
1st SC Volunteers – 207 men, RM, veteran
2nd SC Rifles – 209 men, RM, veteran Elements of Cavalry Corps
4th SC / 5th SC / 6th SC – 219 men, RM, veteran
Pleasonton’s cavalrymen idled in Joshua
Palmetto Sharpshooters – 90 men, RM, veteran
Newcomer’s fields near the barn and mill, and are
not depicted in the scenario other than the 4 th PA.
Elements of Hood’s Division Artillery
Maj. Bushrod W. Frobel +1
Elements of 3 rd Brigade
Bachman’s German (SC) Artillery – 2x 12#
Napoleons, 2x 3” Blakely Rifles, veteran 4th PA Cavalry – 299 men, BLC, veteran
Horse Artillery

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Tidball’s Battery A, 2nd US Art – 4x 3” Rifles,
elite
Robertson’s Battery B/L, 2nd US Art. – 4x 3” R,
vet
Hains’ Battery M, 2nd US Art. – 4x 3” Rifles, vet
Gibson’s Bttry C/G, 3rd US Art. – 4x 3” Rifles, vet
*****
OPTIONAL: If the Union commander wants to be
more aggressive than McClellan or Porter, bring on
Brig. Gen. George Sykes (+2) with the rest of the
regulars on game turn 7 at A:
1/2/V - Lt. Col. Robert C. Buchanan (+1)
3rd US Infantry – 200 men, RM, veteran
2nd Battalion, 12th US Inf. – 200 men, RM, veteran
2/2/V - Maj. Charles S. Lovell +1
1st / 6th US Infantry – 182 men, RM, veteran
11th US Infantry – 249 men, RM, veteran
17th US Infantry – 309 men, RM, veteran
This scenario may be combined with the “Sunken
Road” and/or “Up Came Hill” scenarios from
Undying Courage: Antietam in Miniature.

Hagerstown Pike sunken road Sykes’ Regulars at Antietam

Anderson
Miller

Park log
house

C H. Piper A
Bondurant 18 SC
Robertson
4 PA
stone
toll
Jones’ Boyce Tidball W. Newcomer house
J.
Btln. Cherry mill
Hill Middle
Keplinger Bridge
Boonsboro
22 SC
Hains Pike
Turner
23 SC
Cemetery Gibson von Kleiser
Hill
Squires
Lutheran
Church
Bachman Weed
Garnett Antietam
Creek
Stevens
Taft
Garden
Sherrick
farm
B
to Rohrbach
(Lower) Bridge

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Commanders in Blue
Robert Christie Buchanan (March 1, 1811 –
November 29, 1878) was a United States Army
general who served in several wars, including the
Mexican War and the American Civil War.
Buchanan was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He
graduated from West Point in 1830 and was assigned
to the U.S. 4th Infantry Regiment. He served in the
Black Hawk War and the Seminole War, as well as in
the removal of the Cherokees to the Indian Territory.
He participated in the Mexican War in command of
the Maryland Volunteers, fighting in the Battle of
Chapultepec and the capture of Mexico City.
After the war, he was assigned to various posts. In
1853, the 4th Infantry was assigned to the Pacific
Coast. He established Fort Humboldt. Under his
command was Lieutenant Ulysses S. Grant. When
Grant's drinking began to affect his duties, Buchanan
asked for and received Grant's resignation from the
Army. Buchanan commanded the District of
Southern Oregon and Northern California from Fort
Humboldt, and participated in the Rogue River Wars
in Oregon.
Buchanan was stationed in Los Angeles, California,
at the beginning of the Civil War. He was ordered
east and participated in the Peninsula Campaign as
commander of the 4th U.S. Infantry. He participated
in several other Virginia battles and was brevetted a
brigadier general of volunteers in 1862. He
commanded the First Brigade, Second Division, Fifth
Corps during the Maryland Campaign (part of Sykes’
Regulars).
At Antietam, he strongly protested a decision to halt
his advance on what he maintained was a weakly
defended portion of the enemy line. In his opinion,
his regulars could have and should have carried
Cemetery Hill, defended primarily by artillery with
only the depleted Virginia brigade of Richard Garnett
in support.
After the Civil War, Buchanan reverted to colonel
and was placed in command of the U.S. 1st Infantry
Regiment at New Orleans. He then served in the
Freedmen's Bureau. He subsequently commanded
the Department of Louisiana. He retired from the
Army on December 31, 1870. Buchanan died in
Washington, D.C., and was buried in the Rock Creek
Cemetery.
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Commanders in Gray
Richard Brooke Garnett (November 21, 1817 –
July 3, 1863) was a career U.S. Army officer and a
Confederate general in the American Civil War,
killed during Pickett's Charge at the Battle of
Gettysburg.
Garnett was born on the "Rose Hill" estate in Essex
County, Virginia. He was the cousin of Robert
Seldon Garnett, also a Confederate general, who
holds the dubious distinction of being the first
general officer killed during the Civil War. Both of
the cousins graduated from the U.S. Military
Academy in 1841.
Richard Garnett was commissioned as a second
lieutenant in the 6th U.S. Infantry and he served in a
variety of posts in Florida, fighting the Seminoles,
and then in the West, where he commanded Fort
Laramie, rode with the Mormon Expedition, and was
a noted Indian fighter. During the Mexican War, he
served in staff positions in New Orleans
Early in the Civil War, Garnett was a major of
artillery and then a lieutenant colonel of the Georgia
Legion. He was promoted to brigadier general in
November 1861, and commanded the 1st Brigade of
the Valley District. Stonewall Jackson arrested
Garnett for "neglect of duty" on April 1 and relieved
him of command. Garnett's court-martial was
suspended due to Robert E. Lee's Northern Virginia
Campaign and the Second Battle of Bull Run. Lee
ordered Jackson to release Garnett from arrest and he
was assigned to command the injured George
Pickett's brigade. Garnett commanded the brigade
credibly at Antietam, after which he assumed
permanent command of the brigade when Pickett was
promoted to division.
Garnett fought at Fredericksburg, but missed
Chancellorsville as the division was in Suffolk,
Virginia. He was killed during Pickett’s Charge at
Gettysburg, and his body was never identified.
Hobbled by an injury to his leg, he decided to ride
into the fight. His blood-splattered horse emerged
from the smoke without Garnett. It is probable that he
was buried with the common soldiers, and his
remains most likely were reinterred in Richmond’s
Hollywood Cemetery in the 1870s. Garnett’s sword
appeared in a Baltimore pawn shop, where it was
purchased by Gen. George “Maryland” Steuart, who
later presented it to Garnett’s widow.
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Sons of the South
Unit Histories of Select Southern
Regiments
By Robert Sweeney
"In the evening [I] went over to the 31st Virginia
and chatted awhile with the boys from Randolph
County; those I knew on Valley Mountain. They
are a noble set of fellows and fight finely."
- Jedediah Hotchkiss’s diary, April 8, 1863
The 31st Virginia Infantry Regiment was
organized under William L. Jackson and
mustered into Confederate service in July 1861.
Many of its 850 members were raised in Marion,
Pendleton, and Gilmer counties.
Battles and Campaigns:
Greenbrier River, WV, October 3, 1861
Camp Allegheny, WV, December 13, 1861
McDowell, May 8, 1862
Jackson's Shenandoah Valley Campaign of
May-June 1862
Cross Keys, June 8, 1862
Gaines' Mill, June 27, 1862
Malvern Hill, July 1, 1862
Cedar Mountain, August 9, 1862
Bristoe and Manassas Junction, August 26-
27, 1862
Second Bull Run, August 28-30, 1862
Chantilly, September 1, 1862
Harpers Ferry, September 12-15, 1862
Antietam, September 17, 1862
Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862
Jones' and Imboden's West Virginia Raid of
April 1863
Second Winchester, June 14-15, 1863
Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863
Bristoe Campaign, October 1863
Mine Run Campaign, Nov.-December 1863
The Wilderness, May 5-6, 1864
Spotsylvania Court House, May 8-21, 1864
North Anna, May 22-26, 1864
Cold Harbor, June 1-3, 1864
Lynchburg Campaign of June 1864
Monocacy, MD, July 9, 1864
Third Winchester, September 19, 1864
Fisher's Hill, September 22, 1864
Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864
Petersburg Siege, portions of the June 1864-
April 1865 period
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Appomattox Court House, April 9, 1865
Regimental Flag of the 31st VA Infantry
References
* Armstrong, Richard L., 31st Virginia Infantry.
Lynchburg, VA: H.E. Howard, Inc., 1990.
* Website:
www.alleghanymountain.org/solmain.htm
*****
st
The 31 Infantry was one of first
regiments raised from the western portion of
Virginia, and was recruited to protect the railroad
lines in that region under the direction of Robert
E. Lee. They saw action in many of the early
fights for control of what would later become the
state of West Virginia. They developed a
reputation for excellence in combat, and fought
under some of the Confederacy’s more noted
generals, including Richard Garnett, “Stonewall”
Jackson, Jubal Early, and others. By the end of
the war, only 57 men were left in the ranks at
Appomattox Court House.
The regiment’s first flag (silk) was made
by ladies of Beverly, [West] Virginia, (home of
Company F) and presented to the regiment on
May 5, 1862, by General Jackson. At
Sharpsburg, the color bearer, Sgt. Al Robinson,
was killed and the flag torn by a shell fragment.
After that battle, the regiment received the
standard Third Wool Bunting Flag issued by the
Richmond Depot. The wool/cotton blend was
more durable than silk. The regiment carried this
flag the remainder of the war. A silk presentation
flag was presented to the regiment in late 1864,
but it served only ceremonial duty and was
apparently not carried into combat.
(Gregg Biggs, http://www.ConfederateFlags.org)
According to CSA uniform expert Peter Gri ffith, the 31 st
VA received their clothing issuance from the Richmond
Depot. They wore the standard type II or III gray jacket,
with either sky blue or gray trousers. Leather
accoutrements were all black. The officers either drew
uniforms from the Clarksville arsenal, or purchased them
from private tailors. Hence, they did not necessarily match
the attire of their men. -SLM
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Rockbridge Railhead
By David Blackmon
[Editor’s note: This is a hypothetical wargaming
scenario designed for Johnny Reb 3.
It is not based upon any specific incident,
but is meant to be a fun and interesting little
scenario. Questions should be addressed
to the author at daveblackmon@gmail.com]
Object: J.E.B. Stuart’s Confederates have managed
to blow up the railroad north of town to prevent a
Federal train from escaping. His primary mission is
to capture the heavy siege cannon on the railcar. It
should be facing toward the back of the train and the
crew deployed guarding it. (It may fire every other
round at the gamemaster's discretion.) A secondary
objective is to capture the Yankee’s cavalry horses.
Table size 4’x8’
Turns: 6 to 8
Setup notes: The GM may add a building or two to
the small town near the intersection. Roads are lined
with hedges (fences may be substituted), which count
as broken terrain to cross. The openings are open
terrain (no movement penalties). The GM may add
fencing, gabions, hasty works, woodlots, etc. as he
sees fit. The train is stationary and cannot be moved.
Forces:
Attackers
Confederate: “Jeb” Stuart
2 cavalry regiments - 8 to 10 figs each, ML
carbines (veteran)
2 sections Light Horse Artillery - 6# Smoothbore
guns (veteran)
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2 regiments of infantry – each 16 figures, rifled
muskets (veteran)
Defenders
Union: “Buford’s Boys” – John Buford
2 regiments of dismounted cavalry - 6 stands
each (elite) BL carbines
3 sections Light Horse Artillery – 6# Smoothbore
guns (elite)
Walking wounded - rifled muskets (green)
Wounded rules: These are invalids deployed from the
local military hospital. They count as green to reflect
their wounds and recent inactivity. No more than 24
total figures; stands may be whatever size you may
wish. Starting on turn 3, the Union player rolls a 1d6
to see how many stands of reinforcements he gets
that turn: 1-2: 1 stand, 3-4: 2 stands, 5-6: 3 stands.
Deployment: (may be modified if using a smaller
table).
Union should not set up south of the T-
intersection.
The dismounted cavalry’s horses should be set
up by the hedges at the back of the town, but
can be moved during movement phase. The
Federal cavalry may not remount.
The Confederates set up 18 inches in from the
end opposite from the town (south), and move
according to standard rules.
I've run this 3 times and have had the Union win
twice. It is a very bloody game each time.
Scenario designer: Dave Blackmon
Play testers: Tim Ellis, Keven Schwabe, Dave
Blackmon, Tom Panetta, and Jason Panetta of the
Don't Roll a One gaming club in Winter Haven/Lake
Wales, Florida
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for Regimental Fire & Fury, Johnny Reb 3, etc. The
The SUTler’S Corner initial line contains infantry marching, firing, and
advancing, with each iteration available with a kepi
A review of Scale Creep Miniatures’ (actually a forage cap), Hardee hat, or slouch hat (or
new line of 15mm ACW figures packs with bare headed figures as well). Separate
By Scott Mingus packs contain infantry command figures (an officer,
drummer, and two color bearers).

The sample pack sent to the JRGS for review was a

command pack with the forage caps. The figures are
clean, well sculpted and nicely cast, detailed, and
easy to paint. They require minimal preparation to
clean off flash. The bases are reasonable (not clunky
like Naismith Design, nor impossibly small such as
the original Old Glory line). The poses are animated
and the figures are well proportioned (no more
chunky or barrel-chested warriors). Future
possibilities include Zouaves, casualties, horses,
personalities, prisoners of war, and other vignettes
Mark Severin, veteran wargamer and Internet such as McClellan and Lincoln conferring in the tent
webmaster of the popular “Deep Fried Happy Mice” at Antietam.
website (www.deepfriedhappymice.com) which
compares miniature manufacturers, has branched out
into selling an original line of 15mm American Civil
War figures. Sculpted by Alan Marsh, these pewter-
lead alloy figures are cleanly cast, highly detailed,
and have little flash or extraneous metal. They are For more information, please contact Mark Severin at
approximately 18mm from toe to top of the head, and Scale Creep Miniatures, P.O. Box 5647, River Forest,
readily mix with AB Figures, Battle Honors, Polly Illinois, 60305. His phone number is 708-366-4675
Oliver, and similar manufacturers. and e-mail is mark@scalecreep.com. Tell him you
saw the review in CHARGE magazine! To see more
Introduced to the public with a “sneak peak” at photos of these figures, please visit Mark’s website at
Johnny Con in May, Mark plans to have a complete www.scalecreep.com.
range of figures by the end of the year. The official
launch was at Historicon in Lancaster, PA in July,
and consisted of a range of 15 different packs of
infantry figures, with additional sets planned in the
future. Scale Creep plans to do artillery crews and six
or eight gun models this fall, then cavalry early in
2007. Sprinkled in throughout the line will be some
fun scenic bits, limbers, and vignettes (for example,
Lee and Jackson’s last conference at
Chancellorsville, a three piece set priced at $5).

All infantry packs contain 8 castings and are priced at

$4.50. Mark plans to also sell regimental packs with
24 figures (including command) at $13.50 apiece for
convenience to gamers wishing to assemble armies

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VIGNETTES
Mini-dioramas
to enhance your wargame scenarios
By Larry Reber
Camp Scene, inspired by the Gettysburg movie,
15mm figures by Battle Honors and Stone Mountain
Have you ever pondered how to use all those
extra staff officers, civilians, bands, signal corps,
casualties, and other unusual poses that you get in
packs of figures along with the ordinary gun-toting
troops? Here are some ideas to make your gaming
scenarios more interesting by accenting them with
vignettes on wargame bases. These little scenes of
battlefield activity not only complement the diorama-
like appearance of the scenario, but they can also be
used to play a role in the unfolding events of the
game.
COMMAND STANDS are great for adding
dramatic thought to your wargaming bases.
Personality figures, army, corps and brigade
commanders can be based with staff aides, flag-
bearers, escorts, and messengers, designating their
prominence on the table.
General Lee at map table, 15mm figures by Battle Honors
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Manufacturers are joining in the attraction to
depict vignettes with traditional gaming figures.
Animated and dramatic poses of figure sculpts can
capture a moment in history or tell a story.
Napoleon on the Borodino Heights, inspired by
Vasily Vereshchagin 1897 painting,
15mm figures by AB and Fantassin
Scale Creep Miniatures will soon release
the first of many vignettes with their new line of
ACW 15mm figures - the last meeting between Lee
and Jackson at Chancellorsville. Inspired by an
original woodcut illustration by W.L. Sheppard for
Harper’s Weekly, this three-piece scene depicts Lee
and Jackson sitting on hardtack boxes, quietly
discussing plans to divide their forces and attack
Hooker’s army. Lee holds a map, drawn by Jackson’s
topographical officer, which reveals the route to
Hooker’s exposed right flank.
“The Last Meeting” between Lee and Jackson,
15mm g reens by Scale Creep Min iatures.
CASUALTIES, dead and wounded figure
poses, are offered by most of the leading 15mm and
25mm manufacturers. As troop stands are removed
from the table due to casualties, my local gaming
group likes to replace them with individual casualty
figures at that spot. As the game progresses, the ebb
and flow of the battle can be observed by the trail of
miniature bodies strewn across the table, a chilling
reminder of a player’s good or bad command
decisions! It’s like the line from The Outlaw Josie
Wales - “Not a hard man to track. Leaves dead men
wherever he goes!”
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CIVILIANS can decorate town scenes and
even play a role in the action. My local group did a
Manassas scenario, complete with civilian onlookers
and sightseers. The scenario began with an agreed
rule that if any directed fire came within 6 inches of
the civilian spectators, they would all flee in panic to
the nearest road exit, clogging the road to any troop
maneuvers for the remainder of the game. The
resulting traffic jam had an impact on the game!
15mm civilian figures by Old Glo ry
Historical anecdotes with civilians can be
included in a scenario to affect morale. One popular
Gettysburg-related story is Father William Corby,
who left his position at Notre Dame to serve as
Chaplain in the Army of the Potomac. When Col.
Patrick Kelly’s Irish Brigade prepared to enter the
fighting in the Wheatfield, Corby climbed atop a
boulder and offered absolution to the entire unit, a
ceremony never before performed in America. In his
now famous address to the troops, Corby reminded
the soldiers of their duties and admonished that the
Church would deny Christian burial to any who
wavered and did not uphold the flag. In our game
scenario, any Irish Brigade troops who pause to
receive blessing and inspiration from Father Corby
get an extra morale boost when they first come under
fire and morale check.
Father Corby, 15mm converted Old Glo ry figure,
inspired by Brad Sch mehl print
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For Gettysburg Day 1 scenarios, one of my
personal favorite stories is Virginia “Jennie” Wade.
When the Union right flank broke in that afternoon,
hordes of troops retreated from Seminary Ridge to
the south side of town along the Baltimore Pike,
passing the McClellan house where Jennie had taken
refuge with her sister’s family. Several eyewitness
accounts describe how Jennie stood along the dusty
road, drenched from the waist down, offering water
to the battle-weary soldiers as they passed by…
“Virginia Wade went out of the house on
the evening of July 1st and at the risk of
her life brought water and cheer to those
about who had fallen...William Otto
Kahlar, of co. 94, N.Y. Inf., writing from
Lockport, N.Y…., report(ed) that
Virginia Wade gave him two biscuits and
a cup of water on July 1 st . It seems that
she also gave a cup to Orderly Sergeant
Albert Brewer, who, it is said, has the
souvenir to this day.” (John White
Johnston, 1910)
In our gaming scenario, routing troops who
pass Jennie’s house are allowed to recover to
disordered status. Jennie Wade’s story is significant
because on the morning of July 3rd , she was killed by
a stray shot from a sharpshooter, the only civilian
killed in the battle. [Editor’s note - Ephraim Whistler
would die from the effects of a heart attack suffered
on July 1 when a Confederate shell unexpectedly
burst over his house on Cashtown Road. A few other
civilians died from handling discarded weapons and
unexploded shells.]
Jennie Wade, 15 mm figures by Old Glo ry
and Battle Honors, model build ing by Scenic Effects.
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CAMP SUPPLIES and ACCESSORIES can
be used as terrain features, and as objectives for
victory conditions. My local group did a Shiloh
(Pittsburg Landing) scenario that began with Union
troops disordered in their camp. To simulate the
Confederate surprise assault, the Rebs were given
one full turn of first fire and movement. The Union
troops had to check morale to determine if they could
manage to form up and assemble a defense, and
avoid routing. Later, if the Rebs overrun the camp,
they must check morale to find out if their
commanders can maintain discipline, or if the Rebel
troops become disordered and break ranks to loot and
JR3 and the Hex Grid
plunder the Union camp.
By Dale Bley

Without a doubt, I have to be considered a dinosaur

when it comes to wargaming. I played my first board
wargame in the 1960’s and have been playing
miniature games since the 70’s. I have had
collections of ACW figures that range from 5mm to
25mm, finally settling on the old AIM brand of
10mm figures.

I’ve also run the gamut when it comes to building

terrain. I’ve done everything from indoor/outdoor
15mm Tents and camp accessories by Stone Mountain. carpet, to Geo-Hex™, to railroad sheets, and just
about everything in between. I have finally settled on
Larry Reber building my own terrain using GHQ Terrain Maker™
www.GettysburgSoldiers.com Styrofoam hexes. The gist of this article is to explain
why I made the move.
References:
* Father William Corby archives: I was never happy with terrain that did not allow me
www.irish-society.org to depict the -1 level that streams, sunken roads,
* “The Jennie Wade Story” by Cindy Small. ravines, etc. need to have. Fields are not billiard
ISBN #0-939631-40-7 table flat - terrain is rolling, hills need to have gradual
*Time-Life Books, “Rebels Resurgent, slopes, and roads have ditches along the sides and
Fredericksburg to Chancellorsville.” ISBN# 0-8094- wheel ruts in the traveled area. I tried lots of
4748-7 different approaches but I still felt “empty”. Using
 Terrain Maker changed all of that. I am now able to
depict those streams and ravines and they actually
look like they are below ground level. Small hills and
depressions give the terrain a rolling look and my
streams actually have simulated water. Although
starting Terrain Maker hexes from scratch seems like
a daunting task, it’s really not. I have gotten to the
point where I can build a full bag of hexes in an
evening. Obviously, more complex terrain such as
ravines and sunken roads take more time but once
you get the hang of how Terrain Maker hexes work,
it really is quite fun.

You might be asking yourself, “Why did this idiot do

this?” Well, for several reasons. Digressing back to
my board game days, I remembered how easy it was

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to move and shoot. Everything was based on hex
ranges, not inches. Also, having done a fair amount
of carpentry side jobs in my life, I began to hate the
look and feel of tape measures. Another big plus to
using hexes was the elimination of what some of our
group calls the, “fun with numbers phase.” These are
the guys (and we all know who you are) who think 6”
of movement really means 8” and a unit just happens
to be exactly 12” away, even though it’s really not.
Plus, I hate sticking my face over a tape measure
trying to figure out if the enemy unit is 2” away or 2
¼” away. With hexes, no need to bother. You don’t
need tape measures to move or fire. Everything is
based on the 4” Terrain Maker hexes.
How did I do this? Well, I have to admit that I had to
skew the rules a bit. Whoever did the JR3 Step-By-
Step chart on the JR3 Yahoo site is a genius.
[Editor’s note – Thanks Dale! I appreciate the
comment.] I took that chart and began to play with
numbers so I could convert all of the measurements
from inches to hexes. For example, rifle musket
range reaches out to 12” with close, normal, and long
range categories. I changed the ranges to 1 hex for
close, 2 for normal and 3 (12”) for long. Although
the numbers aren’t exact, the maximum range
remains the same. Twelve pound Napoleon guns
have a 3” canister range, 12” normal range, and 30”
long range. I changed that to 1 hex (4”) for canister,
3 hexes (12”) for normal, and 8 hexes (32”) for long.
Not exactly the same as the inches measurement but
darn close.
Movement was a bit
more challenging.
An infantry line
moves anywhere
from 6” to 1”. Not
much to work with
when you have 4”
hexes. I just allow a
2 hex movement in
the open and 1 hex in
all other terrain. Push
move was another
challenge. I ended up
just making a simple
chart where you roll the appropriate number of push
dice and each dice rolled gives you the results of
either no bonus hex or 1 bonus hex. Again, not exact
but the average seems to work out.
Formations were no big deal either. My infantry
figures are mounted on ¾” square stands and each 4-
stand unit takes up 3”. A unit fits nicely in a hex.
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Extended line (a formation that I think exists only in
fantasy land) takes up 2 hexes. I made separate 2”
long skirmish stands with 2-4 figures so a stand
detached as skirmishers can be represented without
separating stands. Other measurements, such as
range for officer casualties, command control
distance, etc. easily converted from inches to hexes.
So, after all of that work, was it worth it? It was to
our group. No more “Fun With Numbers” phase,
blinding myself trying to see if a unit has moved 6”
or 6 ¼”. No fat bellies hanging over the table edge
trying to move a unit but instead creating the famous
Terrain Adjustment Phase. No need to measure at
all, it’s all in hexes. We tested a scenario by playing
it twice in one day. The first time we used inches
measurements as written, the second game was with
the hex conversion. The hex conversion game took
1.2 hours less to play. I’m sure it was time saved not
having to measure or “discuss” if a unit was close
enough or moved too far.
I’m sure this conversion will appeal to only a few
gamers. Probably middle-aged gamers like me. For
me, the time spent building the terrain was a joy, and
the gaming tables look great. Converting JR3 to
hexes took some experimentation but I think we have
it down now so it really does not affect the outcome
of the game. If you are ever in the southern
Wisconsin area, look me up and I’ll give you a
demonstration.
[Editor’s note – Feel free to visit
www.geocities.com/scottmingus/terraintips for more
ideas on making your own 4” hexes, with techniques
that Doug Rogers and I used to amass hundreds of
inexpensive hexes for our gaming in Ohio in the
1990s.]
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edited by the staff. Keep ‘em coming, soldier!
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Civil War Blogging:
A New Way to Discuss
the Conflict
By Brett Schulte
A “blog” or “weblog” is defined as “an online diary;
a personal chronological log of thoughts published on
a Web page” by Webster’s New Millennium
Dictionary of English. A blog can focus on one topic
or on many, but for the purposes of this article and
my blog, I have obviously chosen to concentrate on
the American Civil War, with wargaming and
campaign and battle studies as my main interests. I
tend to be rather unimaginative when naming web
pages and my blog’s title is no exception. After only
a short amount of time, I ended up settling on
“American Civil War Gaming & Reading” for my
title. The subtitle is rather long, however, and
describes my various interests in more detail. The
blog focuses on “new American Civil War
wargames, scenarios, mods, playtesting, game &
book publishers, current books being read, research,
and anything else in the life of a Civil War buff” and
it is located at http://www.brettschulte.net/ACWBlog.
As of early September 2005, I had been reading and
reviewing the Civil War books I own for about five
years and placing them online at
http://www.brettschulte.net/ACWBooks. In addition,
I had been closely following Dimitri Rotov’s long-
running Civil War Bookshelf blog
(http://cwbn.blogspot.com) for several months,
though it had been around since August 2003. I was
looking through the various tools my web host
offered for free and among these I noticed with great
interest some blogging software. Without taking the
time to think about it very much, I decided to jump
into this blogging business. Oddly enough, HPS
Simulations’ game designer Drew Wagenhoffer
(Civil War Books and Authors at
http://cwba.blogspot.com) and noted cavalry expert
and author Eric Wittenberg (Rantings of a Civil War
Historian at http://civilwarcavalry.com/) also joined
the growing Civil War blog community shortly after I
had started. From there, the Civil War Blogosphere
has grown to 18 blogs and counting as of early July
2006. I link to all known Civil War blogs on my own
site if you want to check these out.
I knew little to nothing about blogging when I first
started, but I soon came up with ideas on my own and
liberally borrowed from other blogs on topics
covering my varied interests, from the St. Louis
Cardinals to horror movies and fiction to military
history. Little by little, a formula that works for me
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has evolved. Each blogger will eventually settle into
this kid of niche given time and experience. I have
found that writing book reviews, commenting on the
Civil War games I play, and adding other posts in
between gives me more than enough material for a
given week.
Blog entries can be one time affairs, focusing on a
certain item such as a book or a game, they can be a
part of a series on such an item, or they can even be
long-running series with no end in sight. I frequently
do multi-part blog entries on books that I am
currently reading. One such series focuses on Eric
Jacobson’s new book For Cause and for Country: A
Study of the Affair at Spring Hill and the Battle of
Franklin. In addition, a blogger can come up with
weekly, bi-weekly, or other scheduled types of
entries. Examples of this type of entry include my
nearly daily series of posts on the Petersburg
Campaign, entitled (naturally enough) “Today In The
Petersburg Campaign.” In these blog posts, I take
entries that relate to the Petersburg Campaign of
1864-1865 (with permission) from Ronald A.
Mosocco’s book Chronological Tracking of the
American Civil War per the Official Records of the
War of the Rebellion and add links to any battles,
locations, events, and leaders mentioned therein.
In this way, I hope to encourage others to share in
my enjoyment of this often overlooked period of the
war. Examples of one of my other recurring posts are
the “Book Purchases” entries I do roughly once a
month. In these entries, I take the books I have
purchased lately, include the book information such
as title, author, and publisher, provide a link to buy
the book from Amazon or similar online booksellers,
and comment on the books and why I bought them. I
also do a lot of blog entries on wargaming, whether it
involves miniatures such as Johnny Reb 3 and Fire &
Fury, board games from companies such as Multiman
Publishing and GMT Games, or computer games
from the likes of HPS Simulations and MadMinute
Games. Some examples include a look at Scott
Mingus’ book Undying Courage: Antietam in
Miniature, an after action report (AAR) of
MadMinute Games’ new Civil War computer game
Take Command 2nd Manassas, or the news that
Multiman Publishing has announced preorders are
being accepted for their Civil War Brigade Series
game Strike Them a Blow (STAB), which depicts the
fighting along the North Anna River between Grant
and Lee in late May 1864.
I am always looking for new ideas for blog entries. It
is a never ending process to keep the content fresh
and provide my readers with interesting entries. With
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that said, my main motivation for blogging is for typically post two main blog entries a week. The first
somewhat selfish reasons. By putting down my is usually one entry in a multi-part series
impressions at a given time, I can always go back and summarizing a book I’m reading, and the second is
take a look at what I thought of a certain book or typically a shorter book, magazine, or game review.
game at the time I read or played it. If I did not put I try to fill in the remaining days with any other
my thoughts into words, they would eventually be tidbits I pick up concerning new games and books
mostly lost, forcing me to read a book again to and anything else I find interesting. I also enlist
refresh my memory. Now I simply go back and re- guest bloggers from time to time including author
read my blog entries. Blogging allows Civil War Fred Ray (Shock Troops of the Confederacy) and
enthusiasts who are not wargamers to see what it is history graduate student “Johnny Whitewater.”
all about in between my non-wargaming related In conclusion, blogging has been a great way to set
entries. If more people become Civil War wargamers, my ideas down in writing, highlight how interesting
I will have more Civil War games to play due to the
wargaming can be to the uninformed, initiate
increased interest. It really is a simple matter of
discussion on topics I find interesting, and meet new
supply and demand, and Civil War wargaming is a
people with my same intense interest in the Civil
niche within a niche. I am not vain enough to believe
War. Blogging has been a mostly fun experience,
that my little corner of cyberspace is enough to make
and I have settled into a pattern where it does not take
a huge difference, but if it encourages others to try up more of my life than I am willing to give. I will
wargaming, and some of these people do the same for be happy to discuss any aspect of blogging with
others, it can only help the process along. Blogging
has also allowed me to meet quite a few authors. readers of the Charge! newsletter. Feel free to
They are usually drawn to the blog by search engines contact me with comments, criticism, or anything
such as Google while looking for mention of their else at brett@brettschulte.net. I hope you all find
books. Since I review usually one book a week, I something useful at my blog and the other Civil War
have had the pleasure of conversing with quite a few blogs out there, whether it is a new book or game or
of these authors and more than one Civil War book anything else for that matter. I particularly
publisher, including Eric Wittenberg, J. D. Petruzzi, recommend the blogs of Drew Wagenhoffer, Eric
Fred Ray, Eric Jacobson, John J. Fox III, Richard F. Wittenberg, and Dimitri Rotov mentioned early in
Miller, Ted Savas, David Woodbury, Paul Taylor, this article.
and Patrick Brennan, to name a few.
I definitely want to encourage anyone who is
thinking of joining the ranks of Civil War bloggers.
We are a pretty friendly group as a whole, and I for
one will not hesitate to give tips and tricks I’ve
learned over the past nine months. Blog sites tend to
come and go rather quickly, much more so than other
web sites due to their constantly updating nature. If
you quit updating the blog, you lose readership, in
effect. Kevin Levin, another of the Civil War
bloggers (Civil War Memory at
http://civilwarmemory.typepad.com/civil_war_memo
ry/) and a high school history teacher, once
mentioned that he had read an article noting that the
average blog of any kind lasted around four months.
Interestingly enough, I found myself growing tired of
the effort necessary to continue blogging on a daily
basis around that four month time frame. After about
three weeks off, I started to control the number of
posts I would do in a week rather than immediately
post entries as I wrote them. The key to blogging,
and I cannot stress this enough, is to PACE
YOURSELF. The daily “Today in the Petersburg
Campaign” entries are one method I use to keep
adding new content with little effort required so as
not to feel pressured to come up with new material. I

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Johnny Con
After-action Report
Steven W. Popper
[Editor’s note: Steven was among the
commanders of the Union troops in the
championship round of the inaugural
Johnny Con convention in Indiana. The
following is his “official report” to his
commanding general.]
30 May
Major-General Anderson
Sir:
I have the honor to report upon the movements
of my brigade during the recent action of your
division on the 21 st instant upon the crossing of
Gore River.
In accordance with orders, I brought my
brigade up behind the people of Colonel
Wilson’s brigade along the road leading to the
eastern crossing of the Gore. As ordered, I
deployed my five regiments to support either
flank of Colonel Wilson’s advance upon the
bridge and the rebel positions lying beyond it.
I released Backoff’s Missouri battery of two
sections of Napoleons to come under the
command of Major Weaver so as to
concentrate fire with the guns of Swallow’s
Indiana battery. There they remained for the
remainder of the day’s action. I detached the
24th Indiana with 361 men and the 56 th Ohio,
who reported 485 troops on the daily returns,
and ordered them to take position on the right
flank of Colonel Wilson’s command and to
communicate with the left flank of Colonel
Hilles’s brigade. While these two regiments
were taking position across a plowed field that
seriously retarded their movement, a large
force of confederate troops swept aside
Colonel Hilles’s forward pickets and came to
occupy a position between our two commands
in a field that had been unoccupied. The
rapidity of the rebel advance, while bringing
considerable success to their arms, so
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disordered the participating troops that they
were not able immediately to realize the fullest
advantage of their stroke. Both of my
regiments succeeded in getting into formation
and proceeded to maneuver in a manner that
must gain the flank of the large body of enemy
troops now lying on their right in the vale
beyond the field while still looking to their
front and the main rebel position.
These latter movements were seriously
discomfited by fire placed upon the detached
two regiments by three batteries of guns that
had been placed in the center of the rebel line
on the far side of the River. The guns were
admirably handled and directed. Though
occasioning little loss, I regret to report that the
24thIndiana saw fit to neglect their duty and
begin an unseemly progress to the rear of our
position. This last movement swept through
the otherwise ordered ranks of the 56th Ohio.
This regiment was seeing action for the first
time and had been so deployed so as to be
afforded cover and tutelage by the more
experienced 24th. They, too, joined in the
flight of the 24th as fire also came upon them
and both regiments soon found themselves in a
disorganized mass to the rear of the plowed
field that had formerly been their station. I
have since relieved of command the colonel of
the 24th Indiana pending the outcome from a
court of inquiry into his conduct on that day. I
hereby respectfully request that such a court be
convened under your direction. I hold the
officers of the 56th Ohio blameless. Happily,
the rebel forces in our center never regained
the equilibrium necessary to exploit this
misfortune to our arms before the collapse of
their own main position, laid out below, forced
a general retirement by the entire rebel force
upon their lines of communication.
During all this time I was employed with my
remaining three regiments upon the left flank
of Colonel Wilson’s force and the extreme left
of the field. I brought these people up in
column behind Colonel Wilson’s forces
already engaged with the enemy until it was
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possible to array them in battle order. I
deployed these regiments in column of
regiments in such a manner that the first rank
was held by the 47th Indiana of 598 men. One
hundred yards to their rear I deployed the 9th
Indiana of 482 men and one hundred yards
behind those troops I placed the 28th Iowa
which regiment showed 478 bayonets on the
returns for that day. During the course of
ninety minutes my regiments paced those of
Colonel Wilson who was applying pressure
against the rebel line arrayed before him and
gradually pressing them back. At this point
my forces were in a position to continue their
forward movement at a pace more rapid than
by those regiments on their right who occupied
the center. From my position I could not gain
a view of what forces had impeded the
progress of the national troops engaged around
the bridge over Gore River for I perceived a
diminution in the pace of their advance. To
my immediate front I could see what appeared
to be one rebel regiment maneuvering to take
position along the stone fence that dominated
the river at that point. I could also see what
appeared to be other rebel bodies of
indeterminate strength forming to the rear of
those troops.
I determined to move immediately upon these
works and either relieve the pressure on
Colonel Wilson or create a forward movement
that must sweep along with it the bulk of the
national forces in that part of the field abutting
on the maneuver area of my brigade. The 47 th
Indiana marched with great rapidity across the
river at this point in a direction almost due
West. Though impeded by this feature, owing
to the diminished rate of flow at this time of
year they retained their good order and gained
the stone fence at the same time as the rebels
who were also advancing upon it. Both bodies
of men engaged in a furious storm of fire at
point blank across the wall. The rebel forces
appeared to be veteran soldiers and their pieces
were well handled. However, they could not
keep up the same pace of fire poured into them
by the large federal regiment whom they faced
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and appeared to suffer from shortage of
ammunition. As the 47th gained ascendance
over their foes, I ordered the regiment to
charge forward with the 9th Indiana in support.
The 28th Iowa I directed to also charge forward
on my extreme left flank to gain the small
height that lay behind the rebel position.
The rebel force before my command
disengaged from contact with the now
charging 47th Indiana and proceeded rapidly
toward the rear of the position occupied by the
rebel grand battery mentioned previously. The
progress of the 47th was then impeded by a
second rebel regiment just then coming
forward apparently in order to support the
former rebel position along the stone wall.
This regiment, too, found the forward advance
of my brigade to be irresistible and soon gave
way to my regiments, by now disordered by
the celerity of their progress. We proceeded to
sweep aside the rebel ammunition train
positioned to the rear of their artillery. This
park must have impeded the ordered
movement of the first rebel regiment we had
disarrayed because we soon found ourselves
once more in contact with a milling mass of
men as we came upon their rear. This body
soon dissolved into a routed mass of fugitives.
At this point I ordered the 9th Indiana to form
where they stood, thus placing them firmly on
the flank of a confederate regiment that had
been further to the right along the stone wall
and from that position had been contesting the
passage of Colonel Wilson’s troops across
Gore River. At the same time, I decided to
press the advantage gained by the advance of
our arms. Rather than take time to reorder the
ranks of the 47th, I ordered them forward to
come against the rear of yet another rebel
battalion who had been disputing the other side
of the bridge. Because of the proximity of my
men, this third regiment was unable to form to
the rear and face this second charge and soon,
too, was routed along the road leading to the
farther bridge and the rebel lines of
communication.
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the conclusion of that day to provide for the
The 28th Iowa during this time was forming security of the troops, their pieces unfouled by
into column to move swiftly along the rear of the necessity of fire.
the entire rebel position and was preparing to
contest the plowed field then occupied by the I remain in all things, as always,
only organized rebel force remaining on this
Obediently yours,
part of the field.
Steven W. Popper
The conclusion of the actions upon this day
Brigadier-General of Volunteers (by brevet)
you are well apprised of and need not be
reminded of in this report. Total losses to my
command were no more than 120 casualties. JR3 Rules Questions?
Sir, I have the honor to commend to your Gamers, if you have
special attention the actions of the officers and questions involving rules interpretation, send them to
men of the 47th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Scott Mingus, Sr. at jrgsnl@comcast.net.
regiment whose gallantry and dedication to Questions will be collected
service brought considerable glory to our arms and forwarded to John Hill
for the
on this day. By their actions they routed or “Ask John Hill” column.
scattered three rebel regiments in succession
and placed under serious disadvantage the
rebel batteries who must now cover the retreat
of their defeated infantry with depleted
munition stores. These actions completely
uncovered the right flank of the rebel position
permitting the renewed advance of Colonel
Wilson’s troops and relieving pressure on the
gallant regiments of Colonel Hilles’s
command. I would also, with respect, call to
your attention that with the exception of the
firefight engaged in by that regiment, the entire
achievement of my corps was gained á la
bayonette. The loads placed in the rifle
muskets of the regiments of my brigade when
taking the field that morning later had to be
discharged from their muzzles upon orders at

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The Budget Gamer

Terrain Tip 1: To make a realistic forest floor to flock your tree stands: Gather dry maple,
oak, or other suitable leaves and place in a Waring™ blender. Chop them to 1-2 mm piece
consistency. Then paint the base with a heavy coat of light brown acrylic craft type paint,
and while the paint is still wet, sprinkle "leaves" liberally onto the wet paint. Allow it to dry
and then tap off the excess leaves. If you wish to bind the forest floor further, you may
spray with Testors Dullcote™ or a similar spray sealant.

Terrain Tip 2: To make realistic stream or river edges: Gather dark colored mulch from your
landscaping, or dark bark if you have it. Chop them in a Waring blender to your desired
consistency. Then coat the inside edges of river curves or islands with an acrylic glue such as
Elmers™ or a craft tacky glue, and then press in the desired quantity of chopped mulch. It
should look like water-logged splintered wood. This makes a nice effect if used sporadically
on sections that look like they would collect debris (such as bends, curves, bridge abutments,
etc.).
Compliments of NCHWS & Doug Rogers
www.geocities.com/nchws2003

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BATTERY ROBINETT
(CORINTH)
4th October, 1862
Scenario by Paul D. Stevenson
“In my campaigning I had never seen anything
so hard to stand as that slow, steady tramp.
Not a sound was heard but they looked
as if they intended to walk over us.”
Captain O. Jackson, 63 rd Ohio Infantry
BACKGROUND
In the late summer of 1862, Earl Van Dorn,
commanding the Rebel army in northern Mississippi,
was anxious to regain the important railroad junction
at Corinth, which had served as the Confederate base
during the Shiloh campaign in the spring.
Outmanoeuvred by Van Dorn’s approach from the
northwest, General William Rosecrans rushed his
scattered Federal divisions into the old Confederate
fieldworks surrounding Corinth to prevent the further
advance of the Rebels.
The assault on the thinly spread Union positions
along the old Confederate outer works had gone well
for Van Dorn’s men during the fighting of the
previous day. The Union troops had fallen back
fighting several rearguard actions as they went to
their hastily prepared positions around the vital
railroad centre of Corinth.
Although having to assault prepared positions with a
parity of numbers, Van Dorn was determined to
succeed in taking Corinth (if only to erase the sting of
defeat at Pea Ridge). On the Confederate left, things
went well at first but a counter-attack drove back the
attackers. On the Confederate right, Lovell refused to
commit his division to action. In the centre, the
Confederates were faced with a weakened line but
matters on the left and some ambiguity of command
caused some key troops (Cabell’s brigade) to be
diverted.
SCENARIO NOTES
The scenario opens just before 11.00 am and depicts
the Confederate assault on the Union center, which
was protected by two prepared batteries. Although
armed with three guns, Battery Robinett can bring
only two to bear.
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Battery Williams found it difficult to bring fire
against the Confederates to the right of Robinett and
a penalty should be imposed. Also two shells landed
amongst the Union troops in Robinett, so the chance of
friendly fire exists each time the battery fires. A roll of a
double indicates half the target’s casualties are applied
to any friendly unit within the line of fire. I have not
included Confederate artillery, as they contributed
little to the attack.
VICTORY CONDITIONS
The Confederates must capture Battery Robinett and
have one unshaken unit on the railroad junction at the
end of the game. The Union must prevent both these
conditions to win. Any other result is a draw.
TERRAIN DESCRIPTION
The terrain gently slopes towards the Union position;
however a flat surface would be just as acceptable.
Battery Robinett and Battery Williams were elevated
earthworks (count as medium works). They have a
ninety degree arc of fire from the apex of the redoubt.
They provide good cover to the front and sides and
can fire over the heads of their own troops, but with
the risk of friendly fire (see Scenario Notes).
The ground between the lines is cleared of timber and
counts as broken terrain. Abatis covers part of the
Union position as shown on the map. There was a
ditch about one hundred yards in front of Battery
Robinett which afforded shelter for the attackers. The
ditch counts as medium works for any one regiment.
The Federal front is protected by hasty works.
The woods cover the Confederate frontage, but
movement through them should be increased by
100% if in attack-column and by 50% for all other
formations. (Having played many scenarios involving
woods, it becomes apparent that the movement
allowance in JR3 is insufficient for woods on most
battlefields of the war. Also, judging from what
commanders have described in their reports and the
usual means of tactical operations adopted, attack
columns could be managed more easily than a line
formation in such an environment.)
The railroads are quite important to represent as they
set the scene and provide an objective point where
they converge. For the same reasons, the suburbs of
Corinth should be represented. Movement through
the city is unimpeded in march-column but counts as
broken terrain in other formations which are also
considered disordered when moving.
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DEPLOYMENT On the Confederate left, it was a similar story. Early
success could not be sustained and with severe
This is straight forward. Deploy as shown on the losses; the Confederate attack petered out, then was
map. The Confederate regiments were in column of finally repulsed.
divisions (i.e. two companies wide and five deep) –
attack columns, also called columns of attack. Each UNION FORCES
attack column was separated by 100 yards (2”).
Elements of the Army of the Mississippi
The 2nd Texas is deployed largely as skirmishers
across the front of the brigade. Also thickening the 2 nd Division: Brig. Gen. D.S. Stanley
skirmish line was two companies from each of the 1 st Brigade: Col. J.W. Fuller
42nd Alabama and 35th Mississippi regiments. The 6th 27th Ohio: G 400 RM
and 9th Texas are likely to have had skirmishers out 39th Ohio: G 400 RM
too. Stirman’s Sharpshooters are in skirmish order. 43rd Ohio: G 600 SB
63rd Ohio: G 275 MM
Union units are deployed in line behind a hasty work 3rd Battery, Michigan Artillery: G 4 x 12-pdr RB
covering their frontage. The 7th and 50th Illinois are 8th Wisconsin Light Artillery: G 2 x 12-pdr H
permanently Shaken. Battery F, 2nd U.S. Artillery: V 4 x 12-pdr JR, 2x 12-
pdr SB
TIME SCHEDULE Elements of 2 nd Brigade
5th Minnesota: G 800 MM
Turn 1 – begin game 11th Missouri: G 500 RM
Turn 10 – game ends Unattached
10th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery: G 4x 6-pdr SB
HISTORICAL ACCOUNT Elements of 3 rd Brigade, 2 nd Division, Army of
West Tennessee:
The Confederate attack came on irresistibly but 7th Illinois: V 270 RM
taking very heavy casualties as a result of their 50th Illinois: V 285 RM
formations. Once they got near to the Union line, the Battery Robinett: V 3 x 20-pdr RB
boot was on the other foot and despite their three-foot Battery Williams: V 2x 30-pdr RB & 8” H
high breastwork; the Federals took a hammering from
the Texan and Arkansas sharpshooters. CONFEDERATE FORCES
Several attempts were made to charge the redoubt Elements of Price’s Corps,
but it held. Lieutenant Robinett and most of his Army of West Tennessee
gunners were shot down and the guns were being
crewed by members of the 43rd Ohio. Finally Rogers Maury’s Division: Brig. Gen. D.H. Maury
led an attack which penetrated the Union line. The Moore’s Brigade: Brig. Gen. J.C. Moore
63rd Ohio broke under the pressure. 42nd Alabama: G 650 RM
15th Arkansas: V 240 RM
As the line gave way, Fuller had his reserve regiment, 23rd Arkansas: V 240 RM
the 11th Missouri, fire concerted volleys into the now 35th Mississippi: G 750 RM
disorganised Rebels, then led them in a bayonet 2nd Texas (Sharpshooters): E 360 RM
charge that routed the survivors. The Confederates
broke; some tried to surrender but were gunned down Phifer’s Brigade: Brig. Gen. C. W. Phifer
(probably in error). 3rd Arkansas Dismounted Cavalry: E 300 RM
6th Texas Dismounted Cavalry: E 400 RM
On the left, the 3rd , 15th and 23rd Arkansas regiments 9th Texas Dismounted Cavalry: E 400 RM
enjoyed limited success charging across the Mobile Stirman’s Arkansas Sharpshooters: E 350 RM
and Ohio Railroad, routing the 7th and 50th Illinois,
then getting in behind the Union lines only to be Optional:
repulsed from Corinth by the 5th Minnesota, who Cabell’s Brigade: Brig. Gen. W. L. Cabell
ambushed their disorganised ranks in the town 18th Arkansas: 425 V SBM
square. 19th Arkansas: 350 V SBM
20th Arkansas: 270 V MM
21st Arkansas: 360 V MM

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Jones’ Arkansas (Sharpshooters) Battalion: 180 V
RM
Rapley’s Arkansas (Sharpshooters) Battalion: 180 V
RM
Artillery Reserve:
Hoxton’s Battery: V 4x 6-pdr SB
Segstak’s Battery: V 2x 6-pdr SB, 2x 12-pdr H
GAME VARIANTS
Solo: The Confederates have their attack orders, so
there is no other option for them but to attack. Allow
them to have Cabell’s Brigade (see What If?). As
Stanley, the Union commander, you have to ensure
that your reserves are wisely deployed and used. Set
up Fuller’s Brigade in the general deployment zone.
Pick-up: The Union commander deploys his forces
in any manner he sees fit, bearing in mind the victory
conditions. The Confederate player then deploys his
forces in any manner he sees fit, but not beyond the
wood line. He should also deploy Cabell’s brigade.
What if? Cabell’s Brigade was not diverted. Cabell
might have tipped the scales in favour of the Rebels
had his original mission been adhered to. Instead, he
was called to reinforce failure on the left flank. If this
option is used, Cabell’s brigade is deployed in the
woods behind Phifer’s Brigade and the 15th and 23rd
Arkansas are deployed as a second line to their
brigade (Moore’s). The 7th and 50th Illinois are no
longer considered permanently shaken.
Other scales: Since the table size for Johnny Reb 3
is only three by four feet, the size can be doubled for
a grand-spectacle game in 28mm and maybe using
JR2 and using 150% increase of the given distances
to explore more of the tactical aspects of the battle.
FURTHER NOTES
Corinth was a particularly brutal battle for the
Confederates. They sustained very high losses in the
vain attempt to carry a position with an equal number
of defenders. Although Lovell’s inaction has been
criticised, had he also attacked the butcher’s bill
would have been higher and perhaps to no avail. As
it was, he pinned three (though depleted) Union
brigades in place. The Federals had lost ten per cent
of their force. Price’s corps (two divisions) lost over
3,700 out of 10,500 infantrymen.
For after-game comparison’s sake, the actual losses
including captured and missing were:
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Fuller’s Brigade - 321; Mower’s Brigade – 322;
Moore’s Brigade 1295; Phifer’s Brigade – 567.
After a close call on its line of retreat, the
Confederate army retreated to its base at Holly
Springs, over sixty miles to the west.
Despite the bloody repulse, the delusional Van Dorn
still entertained hopes of making another assault on
Corinth, but he was persuaded from doing so by his
generals. Van Dorn went on to be a better cavalry
general than army commander, but his philandering
ways brought his demise in May 1863 when he was
shot dead by a cuckold.
The wargame is of visual interest with the Union
redoubts, abatis, railroads and the suburbs of a city.
There is a splendid painting by Keith Rocco which
depicts the high water mark of the Confederate attack
around the Tishomingo Hotel based on a wartime
photograph. This building and the railway station
next to it would look well on the table.
Some uniform notes: the 2nd Texas may have been
wearing the off-white uniforms (at least the jackets)
they received before Shiloh. The Confederates are
described as wearing “butternut clothes” by at least
one Union officer. The presence of dismounted
cavalry allows some infantry units to be depicted
with yellow facings. Judging from photographs taken
after the battle, it would appear that in the intense
heat of the day, many soldiers were in their shirt
sleeves.
There are also some interesting tactical units in use
such as heavy and siege artillery by the Union (which
incidentally, were Parrott guns that could sometimes
explode at the breech). There is also the possibility of
four units of sharpshooters on the Confederate side,
which should make for some effective skirmisher
firing as was noted by the Union troops, who despite
their cover were worsted by the accurate Confederate
fire. As “Johnny Reb” allows sharpshooters to fire at
full effect, this rule combined with the fact they are
Elite troops shooting at Green troops should work
well in replicating the efficacy of the Texan and
Arkansan sharpshooters.
The Confederate attack is interesting in the way they
employed their large units of recruits – just like a
Napoleonic general would – in columns of attack,
preceded by a cloud of skirmishers. The use of
skirmishers is vital in protecting the columns from
heavy casualties.
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Also of tactical note is the way Stanley organised his
defence. He accepted the fact that his line could be
broken, but kept a reserve (11th Missouri) prone at the
critical point of the attack poised ready to counter-
attack. Fuller’s personal leadership was also
instrumental in the success of the counter-attack. (A
good illustration of this type of defence can be found
on page 45 of the “Johnny Reb 3” rulebook.)
Also of note is the throwing of grenades by the Union
defenders of Battery Robinett. (These are covered in
JR2.) The Confederates, who had had some siege
craft training, hurled them back. This could be
factored into melees to increase the carnage in JR3
games.
As for commanders, these should all be rated as
average (+1 for brigade and +2 for division
commanders). Stanley was everywhere, encouraging
his troops - as was Colonel Rogers, who was a
talented Mexican War officer (and a rival of Jeff
Davis), who was killed apparently trying to
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surrender. Rogers should be represented as an
additional (+1) Confederate commander (especially if
Cabell’s brigade is not used); as he did lead the
assault and Moore can be attached to the Arkansas
units. Commanders are deployed with their units.
If Rogers led a charmed life, leading attack after
attack, then it perhaps because of his iron body
armour; therefore the miniature Rogers is allowed to
re-roll the effects of all but close range hits, for he
took seven body hits at close range from the 63rd
Ohio which his armour did not stop. There is a
tragically poignant picture in Miller’s Photographic
History which depicts the heaped and swollen bodies
of the Texans, including that of Rogers, in front of
Robinett – the accompanying sad caption, which
underlines the waste of all war reads, “Before the sod
hid them.”
Paul D. Stevenson
July 2006
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Johnny Con
A Johnny Reb Lover’s
Dream Convention
By Doug Kline
I had the opportunity to travel to New
Albany, Indiana (suburban Louisville) to attend the
inaugural Johnny Con organized by Norris Darrall
and the Falls of the Ohio Gamers. Having played
Johnny Reb for over 20 years and being closely
associated with the Johnny Reb Game Company, I
could not pass up the opportunity to attend this event.
Held the weekend of May 19-21, the focus of
this minicon was the Johnny Reb rules. Games
included a weekend-long JRIII tournament (pitting
teams of 4 players against other teams), other JRIII
ACW games (including an excellent Perryville
game), a 25mm American Revolution Game (using a
modified version of the rules known as Johnny
Tremaine), and a spectacular Napoleonic game
hosted by Dean West, using his Napoleonic version
of Final Argument of Kings, which is also based on
JR.
Other than the games, special dignitaries
included John Hill, Dean West, and many others who
helped make Johnny Reb the rules they are today.
On Saturday evening, John presented a program
about the war in the Southwestern United States,
including details on Valverde and Glorietta Pass.
Dean West also shared his knowledge of ACW
cavalry and displayed some original and recreated
uniforms and horse equipment.
For me, it is always great to catch up with my
friends who have relocated across this great country,
and this show was a great opportunity to do this and
discuss the rules with other lovers of the game.
There is something special about sharing time with so
many dedicated players of this rules system. The
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convention was also attended by two vendors, Scale
Creep Miniatures and Battlefield Terrain Concepts.
The tournament games included Friday,
Saturday and Sunday morning sessions to determine
the ultimate winner. The tournament itself pitted two
evenly matched divisions of three brigades against
each other. The similar forces were commanded by
four players (one was the division commander).
Games were timed, and points were awarded for the
number of casualties inflicted, for units picked up and
for terrain objectives. Although I was unable to
participate in the tournament games, the players
looked like they were having a great time.
Among the highlights for me was to see the
different uses of the rules, including Dean West’s
Napoleonic game. Numerous players participated in
this game on Saturday. Also, several sessions of the
nice looking Perryville game were run over the
weekend. Another highlight for me was to see a
young friend roughly handling John Hill’s
Confederate troops, but John mentioned later that he
was tying up numerous Yankee units.
Overall, I would rate this first effort at
Johnny Con as Excellent. Great relaxed play and
wonderful company. The organizers should be
applauded for their fine work! Plans are underway for
Johnny Con II in June in the Louisville suburbs. A
different approach will most likely be taken,
eliminating the tournament in favor of other gaming
options. In any case, it should be another great
weekend of JR. Keep your eyes open for this event
and join us next
year. I definitely
will be going!
JR3 author John
Hill (right) surveys
the layout
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Guilford Courthouse
March 15, 1781
“Another such victory would ruin the British
Army…” - Charles James Fox, a member of
Parliament, on hearing the news of the victory at
Guilford Courthouse
British General Lord Cornwallis was itching
for a fight. After all, he thought that he had the best
army in the world. He had close to 2,000 infantry,
cavalry and artillery that had followed him all over
the South.
On the other hand, American General
Nathanael Greene wasn’t ready for a fight. He
needed more men to fill out his rag-tag army, which
was composed mostly of untried militia. Every day
more men filtered in to beef up his numbers, which
finally reached almost 4,000. He was ready for a
fight and had selected Guilford Courthouse. Some
time before, he had ridden through this area and
thought it a good site for battle. He put his army into
motion and arrived at the site.
Cornwallis heard that Greene was camped at
Guilford Courthouse, and he moved out sometime
around 2:00 in the morning of March 15. He put his
men on a hard march with no breakfast, wanting to
annihilate the Americans.
Meanwhile, Greene’s men had a good breakfast
while waiting for the British to attack. His men were
put in 3 lines. The first one consisted of his most
unreliable troops – the North Carolina Militia, which
was put into 2 brigades. On the right of them were
Lynch’s Rifles, Lt. Col. William Washington’s
Cavalry (1st and 3rd Dragoons) and Kirkwood’s
Delaware regiment (one of the best units Greene
had). On the left side were Campbell’s Rifles and
Lee’s Legion. In between on the road was a section
of 6# guns. The second line was 300-350 yards
behind the first. The Virginia Militia was stationed
here. Stevens’ unit had some former Continentals to
buttress its ranks. The third line was on a hill 500-550
yards behind the first, where Greene put his best
troops – the Continentals and one section of 6# guns.
Greene’s strategy was simple: Use the first 2
lines to wear down the British and, if they are tired
and disordered, they would hit his best troops and be
at a disadvantage. The first line was told to give the
British two volleys and then they would be free to
“retire”. Would it work?
Somewhere around 12:40-1:00 p.m., the British
formed into line and moved out. From right to left
were the von Bose (Hessian) regiment, the 71st
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Highlanders, a section of 6# guns, the 23rd Foot and
the 33rd Foot. In the second line were the 1st
Battalion of Guards, the 2nd Battalion of Guards and
the Grenadiers of the Guards. Behind these were the
Jaegers and the British Light Infantry. On the road
was the British Legion horse in column ready to
finish off the Americans.
The British advanced and were hit by two
volleys of devastating fire from the militia, who
retreated off the battlefield. The flanks of the British
faced the Americans on their flanks, which broke
down cohesion. As the American flank units slowly
withdrew, they drew the British units with them,
which took both flanks out of the battle. This forced
Cornwallis to plug the front lines with the reserve,
which now consisted of the British Legion Horse.
The British took many casualties, especially officers.
They now encountered the second line, which
had been hidden until now. The result was even more
British casualties. By now, they were getting tired as
they chased the second line. As they came out of the
woods, they were greeted with the sight of
Continentals in line formation waiting for them on
the hill. Instead of waiting for all of their units, the
attack was made piecemeal. There was heavy
fighting as the British attacked once more. They had
advanced within 20 yards when the order “Fire!”
came from the American officers. Many British
soldiers fell there when the call came from the
American officers, “Charge!”, which they did. At
this moment, Washington’s cavalry attacked the
British from the rear. It was at this point that
Cornwallis gave the order to his artillery officer to
fire grapeshot into the mass of men. General O’Hara,
who had been wounded, heard this and begged
Cornwallis not to fire. However, the cannon fired,
killing and wounding men of both sides But, it got
the desired result as the Americans backed off and
went back up the hill.
Now Cornwallis reformed his troops into a line
of battle. Greene saw this happening and called for
his army to retreat. His primary mission was to save
his army and not get it destroyed. His army
successfully trudged up the road to safety. The
British left the field so weak that they were unable to
vigorously continue their subsequent campaign in the
Southern Colonies.
What did it cost both sides? British losses were
killed 93, wounded 413, missing 26, a total of 532
casualties, which was 27% of the British troops. Of
the officers, 29 out of 100 were either killed or
wounded (Webster was dead; O’Hara wounded).
American losses were killed 79, wounded 185,
missing 1,046. Most of the missing probably ran
home or rejoined the army later.
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THE WARGAME
Artillery
The table is 32’’x 40”. Most of the terrain is wooded, 1 section 6# SB guns 2 Figures Veteran
except for the fields. Use normal JR3 visibility rules.
The movement through woods is at the broken rate. American – Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene +2
The game lasts 12 turns from 12:20 p.m. through
4:00 p.m. First Line
Eaton’s North Carolina Brigade – Brig. Gen. Thomas
Use the Johnny Tremaine rules found in the files Eaton +1
section of the jriii yahoo group. 16 Figures Militia
Butler’s North Carolina Brigade – Brig. Gen. John
VICTORY CONDITIONS Butler +1
16 Figures Militia
Campbell’s Rifles (Virginia / North Carolina)
British – Major victory: Capture the crossroads and
7 Figures Green
inflict 40% casualties. Minor victory: Capture the Lynch’s Rifles (Virginia)
crossroads or inflict 40% casualties 7 Figures Green
Kirkwood’s Delaware Line (Continentals)
Americans – Major victory: Capture the crossroads 4 Figures Elite
and inflict 40% casualties. Minor victory: Inflict 40% Lee’s Legion – Lt. Col. Henry Lee +1
casualties Horse: 3 Figures Veteran
Foot: 3 Figures Veteran
1st and 3rd Dragoons
4 Figures Veteran
Artillery
1 section 6# SB guns 2 Figures Veteran

2 nd Line
Lawson’s Virginia Brigade – Brig. Gen. Robert
Lawson +1
10 Figures Green
Charles Cornwallis Stevens’ Virginia Brigade – Brig. Gen Edward
Stevens +1
ORDER OF BATTLE 10 Figures Militia

British – Maj. Gen. Lord Cornwallis +3 3 rd Line

Huger’s Brigade – Brig. Gen. Isaac Huger +1
Webster’s Brigade – Lt. Col. James Webster +2 4th Virginia 13 Figures Veteran
23rd Foot 8 figures Elite th
5 Virginia 13 Figures Veteran
33rd Foot 10 figures Veteran
Williams’ Brigade – Col. Benjamin Williams +2
Leslie’s Brigade – Gen. Alexander Leslie +1 1st Maryland 12 Figures Elite
2nd BN 71st Highlanders 8 Figures Elite 2nd Maryland 12 Figures Veteran
von Bose Regiment 10 Figures Veteran
Artillery
O’Hara’s Brigade – Brig. Gen. Charles O’Hara +2 1 section 6# SB guns 2 Figures Veteran
1st BN Guards 10 Figures Guard
2nd BN Guards 10 Figures Elite Note: Colonel Williams was later decorated for
Grenadiers of Guards 4 Figures Elite bravery at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse.

Tarleton’s Brigade – Col. Banastre Tarleton +1 VARIANT

British Legion Foot 6 Figures Veteran Set out the figures for the Americans ’ 1st line and 3rd
British Legion Horse 6 Figures Elite line, but not the 2nd. Cornwallis couldn't see the
Light Infantry 4 Figures Guard second one and his troops were surprised by them.
Hessian Jaegers 3 Figures Veteran

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