035.Trenton_CL - WDS American Revolutionary War
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| Turns: | 36 |
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| First Side: | Continental Army |
| Second Side: | British |
Date: 26 December 1776 - Scale/Size: Company Level, Large - Location: Trenton, New Jersey on the Delaware River,
Scenario Briefing: Historical - The Americans, against all odds had arrived on the outskirts of Trenton in a timely fashion. The Hessians, contrary to popular belief were on alert, although perhaps poorly positioned. Colonel Johann Rall had been placed in command of the garrison when his superior Carl von Donop had led a force south to Mount Holly New Jersey to deal with militias operating in the area. Outwardly, Rall was confident, declining to build redoubts or otherwise fortify the town, stating: Let them Come We will go at them with the bayonet! Privately he expressed concerns that his position was too far exposed and he feared an attack. Rain, sleet and snow had fallen during the American march. Small arms were not nearly as effective as expected, however artillery provided to be effective in the winter weather.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the American forces against the AI or Head-to-Head.
Further Reading: Washington's Crossing by David Hackett Fischer.
Scenario Briefing: Historical - The Americans, against all odds had arrived on the outskirts of Trenton in a timely fashion. The Hessians, contrary to popular belief were on alert, although perhaps poorly positioned. Colonel Johann Rall had been placed in command of the garrison when his superior Carl von Donop had led a force south to Mount Holly New Jersey to deal with militias operating in the area. Outwardly, Rall was confident, declining to build redoubts or otherwise fortify the town, stating: Let them Come We will go at them with the bayonet! Privately he expressed concerns that his position was too far exposed and he feared an attack. Rain, sleet and snow had fallen during the American march. Small arms were not nearly as effective as expected, however artillery provided to be effective in the winter weather.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the American forces against the AI or Head-to-Head.
Further Reading: Washington's Crossing by David Hackett Fischer.
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