094.Stony Point_CL - WDS American Revolutionary War
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Date: 16 July 1779 - Scale/Size: Company Level, Medium - Location: Stony Point, New York, overlooking the Hudson/North River, 35 miles North of Manhattan.
Scenario Briefing: Historical - Brigadier General Anthony Wayne split his attack in three columns. A small diversionary force in center, North Carolinians under Major Hardy Murfree, with instructions to make as much noise as possible, would announce the attack, Colonel Richard Butler would lead the 2nd Light Infantry in the north, comprised of men from Pennsylvania and Maryland. The main effort was in the south. It had been observed that the two lines of abatis did not extend fully into the bay at low tide, and determined infantry would be able to get through. Colonels Putnam, Meigs, and Febiger would lead the three regiments of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia men along the water's edge. The northern and southern columns were instructed to advance with muskets unloaded. No doubt Wayne was inspired by the tactics used against him at Paoli in September 1777.
Design Note: To simulate the command issued to the American forces to advance with guns unloaded, the lead elements are flagged NO AMMO, with the trailing units LOW AMMO. Ammo will be scarce, but this will be a melee fight. Most of the British guns were unmanned and with no powder at hand. Only a few actually fired during the engagement. In game, I have included Artillery Crews as unarmed skirmishers. They are large enough to recrew an artillery counter. Of course, the British player can Recrew using one of his other infantry pieces.
Recommended Rules: [Default] - Night Movement Fatigue (turn off)
Intended to be played as the American forces against the AI or Head-to-Head.
Further Reading: The Enterprise in Contemplation. Half of this book consists of an annotated transcript of the Court-Martial of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Johnson. It is extremely detailed.
Scenario Briefing: Historical - Brigadier General Anthony Wayne split his attack in three columns. A small diversionary force in center, North Carolinians under Major Hardy Murfree, with instructions to make as much noise as possible, would announce the attack, Colonel Richard Butler would lead the 2nd Light Infantry in the north, comprised of men from Pennsylvania and Maryland. The main effort was in the south. It had been observed that the two lines of abatis did not extend fully into the bay at low tide, and determined infantry would be able to get through. Colonels Putnam, Meigs, and Febiger would lead the three regiments of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia men along the water's edge. The northern and southern columns were instructed to advance with muskets unloaded. No doubt Wayne was inspired by the tactics used against him at Paoli in September 1777.
Design Note: To simulate the command issued to the American forces to advance with guns unloaded, the lead elements are flagged NO AMMO, with the trailing units LOW AMMO. Ammo will be scarce, but this will be a melee fight. Most of the British guns were unmanned and with no powder at hand. Only a few actually fired during the engagement. In game, I have included Artillery Crews as unarmed skirmishers. They are large enough to recrew an artillery counter. Of course, the British player can Recrew using one of his other infantry pieces.
Recommended Rules: [Default] - Night Movement Fatigue (turn off)
Intended to be played as the American forces against the AI or Head-to-Head.
Further Reading: The Enterprise in Contemplation. Half of this book consists of an annotated transcript of the Court-Martial of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Johnson. It is extremely detailed.
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