This weekend the local HMGS-South group played a Civil War scenario using the brigade Fire and Fury rules. Each side had three infantry divisions and one cavalry division. The Confederates were tasked with attacking to capture a crossroads, the surrounding high ground and a town beyond. The Union deployed first, but were allowed to re-position one division after seeing the Confederate deployment.
The Confederates make their main attack on their left with two divisions, screen on the right with one division and leave the cavalry division off the table as a reserve.
The initial deployment as seen from the Union side. One Union infantry division is off table as a reserve.
The Union begins to redeploy to face the greater threat to their right.
The main Confederate attack is launched.
Infantry and artillery fire weakens the Union right.
The Union right wing has suffered heavy casualties. The Confederate reserve cavalry charges in column through the crossroads and captures two Union batteries. Neither was able to fire on the charging cavalry. The Union reserve infantry division enters behind the town.
The main Confederate attack on the left has destroyed or driven off a Union division.
The final position from the Union side.
We had to end the game at this point due to time. The Confederates held the crossroads and the three hills overlooking it, while the Union held the town. Union losses were heavier.
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