009.Bunker Hill_CL - WDS American Revolutionary War
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| First Side: | British |
| Second Side: | Continental Army |
Date: 17 June 1775 - Scale/Size: Company Level, Large - Location: Charlestown Peninsula, opposite Boston, Mass.
Scenario Briefing: Historical - It took the British 6 hours to organize the attack on Prescott's redoubt on the Charlestown Peninsula. Brigadier Robert Pigot would lead the assault’s left flank, and General Thomas Gage would command the center. Major John Pitcairn would famously lead the Marine flank companies (light and grenadier battalions) on the far left. General Gage, once he landed and got a close look at the defenses, sent for the reserve forces of Major General Henry Clinton. (These units start the scenario fixed.) The numerous fences and stone walls proved quite the impediment to the British troops, slowing their advance and disordering their lines, leaving them open to American fire.
For their part, the Americans manned their new redoubt and withstood a constant shelling. The American forces on the Charlestown Peninsula were loosely led by Colonel William Prescott of Massachusetts. In addition to his own 9th Massachusetts, there were several other Massachusetts regiments represented. There was Israel Putnam’s Connecticut (Major General Putnam had no official command in the battle, but he would insert himself in the proceedings) as well as New Hampshire regiments under Colonels John Stark and James Reed. There were also a large number of troops straggling and malingering in the rear whom Putnam would try to organize. Several regiments would answer the call for reinforcements. Some would brave the exposed crossing north of the Mill Pond, others would not.
In the end, it was a costly tactical victory for the British, but they would take away some valuable lessons. General William Howe recommitted to the loose 2-rank order and flexible tactics for all of his British and Provincial troops. He would also shy away from direct assault and would lean on (effectively so) battles of maneuver. This scenario starts in the afternoon of the 17th.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Crown forces against the AI, but can be played from either side or Head-to-Head.
Further Reading: With Fire and Sword: The Battle of Bunker Hill and the Beginning of the American Revolution by James Nelson.
Scenario Briefing: Historical - It took the British 6 hours to organize the attack on Prescott's redoubt on the Charlestown Peninsula. Brigadier Robert Pigot would lead the assault’s left flank, and General Thomas Gage would command the center. Major John Pitcairn would famously lead the Marine flank companies (light and grenadier battalions) on the far left. General Gage, once he landed and got a close look at the defenses, sent for the reserve forces of Major General Henry Clinton. (These units start the scenario fixed.) The numerous fences and stone walls proved quite the impediment to the British troops, slowing their advance and disordering their lines, leaving them open to American fire.
For their part, the Americans manned their new redoubt and withstood a constant shelling. The American forces on the Charlestown Peninsula were loosely led by Colonel William Prescott of Massachusetts. In addition to his own 9th Massachusetts, there were several other Massachusetts regiments represented. There was Israel Putnam’s Connecticut (Major General Putnam had no official command in the battle, but he would insert himself in the proceedings) as well as New Hampshire regiments under Colonels John Stark and James Reed. There were also a large number of troops straggling and malingering in the rear whom Putnam would try to organize. Several regiments would answer the call for reinforcements. Some would brave the exposed crossing north of the Mill Pond, others would not.
In the end, it was a costly tactical victory for the British, but they would take away some valuable lessons. General William Howe recommitted to the loose 2-rank order and flexible tactics for all of his British and Provincial troops. He would also shy away from direct assault and would lean on (effectively so) battles of maneuver. This scenario starts in the afternoon of the 17th.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Crown forces against the AI, but can be played from either side or Head-to-Head.
Further Reading: With Fire and Sword: The Battle of Bunker Hill and the Beginning of the American Revolution by James Nelson.
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