048.Stanwix_CL_b - WDS American Revolutionary War
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| SM: | 6 |
| Turns: | 60 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Continental Army |
| Second Side: | British |
Date: 06 August 1777 - Scale/Size: Company Level, Medium - Location: Modern day Rome, New York, on the Mohawk River ~55 miles Southeast of Fort Oswego, ~95 miles Northwest of Albany, New York.
Scenario Briefing: Variant - On 5 August, militia Brigadier Nicholas Herkimer, leading a strong relief column to the besieged Fort Schuyler sent word to Colonel Peter Gansvoort to send a sortie out on the 6th to help Herkimer breakthrough. Gansvoort was to signal with three cannon shots to acknowledge he had received the message. In this variant, word did arrive at Fort Schuyler. Players may have to contend with unpredictable weather. Could Herkimer have broken through and broken the siege?
DESIGN NOTE: This scenario offers a lot of choice for both sides. Where to ambush? Defend the fort or go all in on Herkimer. Play a safe defense or get aggressive? Historically Herkimer delayed his start, waiting to hear the cannon shots, his column may take a few turns to release.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Designed for Head-to-Head play but can be played as the Crown forces against the AI. Not recommended for American play vs Crown AI.
Further Reading: The Complete Victory: Saratoga and the American Revolution by Kevin J. Weddle.
Scenario Briefing: Variant - On 5 August, militia Brigadier Nicholas Herkimer, leading a strong relief column to the besieged Fort Schuyler sent word to Colonel Peter Gansvoort to send a sortie out on the 6th to help Herkimer breakthrough. Gansvoort was to signal with three cannon shots to acknowledge he had received the message. In this variant, word did arrive at Fort Schuyler. Players may have to contend with unpredictable weather. Could Herkimer have broken through and broken the siege?
DESIGN NOTE: This scenario offers a lot of choice for both sides. Where to ambush? Defend the fort or go all in on Herkimer. Play a safe defense or get aggressive? Historically Herkimer delayed his start, waiting to hear the cannon shots, his column may take a few turns to release.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Designed for Head-to-Head play but can be played as the Crown forces against the AI. Not recommended for American play vs Crown AI.
Further Reading: The Complete Victory: Saratoga and the American Revolution by Kevin J. Weddle.
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