07 marca 2024

ACW Valour and Fortitude.

Last Thursday, we played another game with the Valour and Fortitude rules. Even though I'm not entirely convinced by the simplicity of these rules, we had another game as they are popular among other players. This time we played a different period: the American Civil War.



SCENARIO: Peter Mearns
UMPIRING
Mike Evans, Peter Mearns
SCENERYPeter Mearns, SESWC
FIGURES & MODELSPeter Mearns


1. Forces.





USA
(Campbell, Mike, Michael)

All Seasoned

1st Infantry Brigade

3 x Infantry Regiment
2 x Gun (Rifled)

2nd Infantry Brigade

3 x Infantry Regiment
2 x Gun (Rifled)

3rd Infantry Brigade

3 x Infantry Regiment
2 x Gun (Rifled)

4th Infantry Brigade

3 x Infantry Regiment

5th Infantry Brigade

3 x Infantry Regiment

Cavalry Brigade

2 x Cavalry Regiment








CSA
(Bartek, David, Peter)

All Veterans

1st Infantry Brigade

4 x Infantry Regiment
2 x Gun (Rifled)

2nd Infantry Brigade

4 x Infantry Regiment
2 x Gun (Smoothbore)

3rd Infantry Brigade

4 x Infantry Regiment

4th Infantry Brigade

4 x Infantry Regiment

Cavalry Brigade

2 x Cavalry Regiment






2. The Game.

There were two buildings on the table, which both sides were trying to capture. The Confederates took the building on our left, and the Union took the one on our right. The Union forces launched a concentrated attack on the building on our left, which was then taken by them. However, we counterattacked and managed to retake the building. The Union then changed their tactic and started bombing the building, which proved to be effective as our units became shaken quickly. Nonetheless, I was able to withdraw the unit from the building and reinforced it with a new one, buying us some time. Eventually, the Union forces on the left decided to charge, but we were able to repulse them. As a result, the building on the left remained in Confederate hands.








To our right, David was being supported by Peter as they slowly moved towards the other building. Mike seemed to not pay attention to the situation on the other end of the battlefield and left his cavalry in the building. However, he provided massive support with his infantry who protected the flank. But only one. That was a mistake and David used it to his advantage. He charged towards the building and after a fierce melee, he finally managed to take it. Now, two buildings were in Confederate hands. The Union soldiers attempted to retake it, but they were unable to concentrate their forces as Peter kept putting pressure on them. Finally, the game ended in a Confederate victory.






3. Links.

CAMPBELL (SESWC):

https://www.facebook.com/Seswc.co.uk/posts/801322422025091

FLICKR:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/asienieboje/albums/72177720315306529

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