058.Clouds_BL_b - WDS American Revolutionary War
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| First Side: | British |
| Second Side: | Continental Army |
Date: 17 September 1777 - Scale/Size: Battalion Level, Medium - Location: Chester County ~22 miles West of Philadelphia.
Scenario Briefing: Variant - British General William Howe learned that the Americans had crossed back south of the Schuylkill and he hoped to strike at the American column on the march through The Great Valley. The American cavalry alerted General George Washington that the British were on the move north and so he decided to move into defensive positions on The South Valley Hills. With Brigadier General William Maxwell's Light Infantry screening the American right, Brigadier General Anthony Wayne led the American Vanguard, supported by two brigades of Pennsylvania Militia. The past few days had been wet but this morning broke clear. The roads are muddy but drying.
Design Note: This is the alternate weather version of this (non) battle. The roads are drying. But given the conditions, many of the objectives are aspirational for the British, but also serve to keep the Americans honest. Both sides may need to be happy with a draw, however this will certainly be a more mobile battle than the historic version.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the American forces against the AI but can be played from either side or Head-to-Head.
Further Reading: The Philadelphia Campaign (volume 1) by Thomas J. McGuire.
Scenario Briefing: Variant - British General William Howe learned that the Americans had crossed back south of the Schuylkill and he hoped to strike at the American column on the march through The Great Valley. The American cavalry alerted General George Washington that the British were on the move north and so he decided to move into defensive positions on The South Valley Hills. With Brigadier General William Maxwell's Light Infantry screening the American right, Brigadier General Anthony Wayne led the American Vanguard, supported by two brigades of Pennsylvania Militia. The past few days had been wet but this morning broke clear. The roads are muddy but drying.
Design Note: This is the alternate weather version of this (non) battle. The roads are drying. But given the conditions, many of the objectives are aspirational for the British, but also serve to keep the Americans honest. Both sides may need to be happy with a draw, however this will certainly be a more mobile battle than the historic version.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the American forces against the AI but can be played from either side or Head-to-Head.
Further Reading: The Philadelphia Campaign (volume 1) by Thomas J. McGuire.
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