110.Fishing Creek_CL_a - WDS American Revolutionary War
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| Turns: | 15 |
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| First Side: | British |
| Second Side: | Continental Army |
Date: 18 August 1780 - Scale/Size: Company Level, Small - Location: Near the junction of Fishing Creek and the Catawba River, South Carolina.
Scenario Briefing: Historical - British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton hoped to catch up with the American Brigadier General Thomas Sumter at Rocky Mount, but Sumter had already crossed and was camped on the opposite side of the river. Tarleton crossed the next morning, but found that Sumter had already moved north. Tarleton made the decision to split his force. Taking his Legion troopers and two infantry companies mounted for the task, Tarleton headed north at speed. With the Carolina summer heat sapping their strength, Sumter paused just north of Fishing Creek to rest and water his force. His troopers also found the rum stocks. Sumter’s force was completely unprepared when Tarleton swept into the camp. Sumter himself was asleep, boots off, when the first shots were exchanged, Again no quarter was given, and the Americans would struggle just to get away.
Design Note: Americans start LOW/NO Ammo, to represent their unprepared nature. They have exit hexes, but the primary concern for Crown forces is to cause casualties.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Crown forces against the AI or Head-to-Head.
Further Reading: Backcountry War by Andrew Waters.
Scenario Briefing: Historical - British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton hoped to catch up with the American Brigadier General Thomas Sumter at Rocky Mount, but Sumter had already crossed and was camped on the opposite side of the river. Tarleton crossed the next morning, but found that Sumter had already moved north. Tarleton made the decision to split his force. Taking his Legion troopers and two infantry companies mounted for the task, Tarleton headed north at speed. With the Carolina summer heat sapping their strength, Sumter paused just north of Fishing Creek to rest and water his force. His troopers also found the rum stocks. Sumter’s force was completely unprepared when Tarleton swept into the camp. Sumter himself was asleep, boots off, when the first shots were exchanged, Again no quarter was given, and the Americans would struggle just to get away.
Design Note: Americans start LOW/NO Ammo, to represent their unprepared nature. They have exit hexes, but the primary concern for Crown forces is to cause casualties.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Crown forces against the AI or Head-to-Head.
Further Reading: Backcountry War by Andrew Waters.
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