098.Savannah_CL - WDS American Revolutionary War
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| Turns: | 48 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Continental Army |
| Second Side: | British |
Date: 09 October 1779 - Scale/Size: Company Level, Medium - Location: Savannah, Georgia, ~110 miles South of Charleston, South Carolina and ~180 miles North of St. Augustine, Florida.
Scenario Briefing: Historical - Fog and poor communications saw to it that the attack did not go off as planned. Rather than an 0400 start, it was much closer to daylight before all were underway. The main thrust was directed at the right, hoping to take the Spring Hill and/or Carolina Redoubts and by doing so unhinge the entire defense. Lieutenant-general Count d’Estaing was expecting only militia and provincials, but regulars, notably the 71st Highlanders were present to back the Carolina and Georgia defenders. American losses were high, d’Estaing was wounded twice and in a cavalry charge led by Casimir Pulaski saw the flamboyant leader mortally wounded. The assault carried the works, only to be thrown back by a determined counter attack. The Franco-American force would abandon the siege.
Design Note: The initial turns may be slow as not all columns will be released immediately. The Allied player can wait for all forces, (historic) or push on ahead piecemeal. The British are a reactionary force and have a lot to defend.
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 Southern Strategy by David K. Wilson.
Scenario Briefing: Historical - Fog and poor communications saw to it that the attack did not go off as planned. Rather than an 0400 start, it was much closer to daylight before all were underway. The main thrust was directed at the right, hoping to take the Spring Hill and/or Carolina Redoubts and by doing so unhinge the entire defense. Lieutenant-general Count d’Estaing was expecting only militia and provincials, but regulars, notably the 71st Highlanders were present to back the Carolina and Georgia defenders. American losses were high, d’Estaing was wounded twice and in a cavalry charge led by Casimir Pulaski saw the flamboyant leader mortally wounded. The assault carried the works, only to be thrown back by a determined counter attack. The Franco-American force would abandon the siege.
Design Note: The initial turns may be slow as not all columns will be released immediately. The Allied player can wait for all forces, (historic) or push on ahead piecemeal. The British are a reactionary force and have a lot to defend.
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 Southern Strategy by David K. Wilson.
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