122.The Village_CL - WDS American Revolutionary War
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| Turns: | 36 |
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| First Side: | British |
| Second Side: | Continental Army |
Date: 07 January 1781 - Scale/Size: Company Level, Medium - Location: The Village, West Florida (modern Alabama) on Mobile Bay, ~8 miles southeast of Mobile, ~45 miles WNW of Pensacola, Florida.
Scenario Briefing: Historical - The Crown expedition against the Spanish post at The Village was led by Waldecker Colonel Johann Ludwig Wilhelm von Hanxleden. It was a mixed force of Waldeckers, British regulars, Maryland & Pennsylvania loyalists, and West Florida Royal Foresters, backed by a significant number Native American allies, (primarily Choctaw and Creek nation) who found themselves preparing to assault a small fort after a 4-day trek through rough, swampy territory. The outpost was held by the locally recruited New Orleans Colored Militia and Spanish troopers pulled from a host of regiments. Hanxleden opted to assault the fort directly and split his force into three columns. Taking advantage of a thick fog in the early morning light, the Crown troopers made good initial progress. On the verge of taking the fort, Hanxleden was felled by a musket ball to the head, and the impetus of the attack was lost.
Design Note: While the Spanish were Allied to the American cause, their inclusion was beyond the scope of this initial release. However, I was intrigued by reading the linked articles and researching further, including sorting out where the "Fort" actually was (not at modern day Spanish Fort (home of ACW fortifications), and so wanted to include this action as a teaser. I had to shoehorn them in using the French flag and counter colors. (We did secure one Spanish image from Don Trioni though!) Apologies to any hispan filos out there.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Crown forces against the AI but can be played from either side or Head-to-Head.
Further Reading: The Battle at The Village by Anthony Roney II. Available online here: https://allthingsliberty.com/2024/05/the-battle-at-the-village-alabamas-miniature-bunker-hill/
Scenario Briefing: Historical - The Crown expedition against the Spanish post at The Village was led by Waldecker Colonel Johann Ludwig Wilhelm von Hanxleden. It was a mixed force of Waldeckers, British regulars, Maryland & Pennsylvania loyalists, and West Florida Royal Foresters, backed by a significant number Native American allies, (primarily Choctaw and Creek nation) who found themselves preparing to assault a small fort after a 4-day trek through rough, swampy territory. The outpost was held by the locally recruited New Orleans Colored Militia and Spanish troopers pulled from a host of regiments. Hanxleden opted to assault the fort directly and split his force into three columns. Taking advantage of a thick fog in the early morning light, the Crown troopers made good initial progress. On the verge of taking the fort, Hanxleden was felled by a musket ball to the head, and the impetus of the attack was lost.
Design Note: While the Spanish were Allied to the American cause, their inclusion was beyond the scope of this initial release. However, I was intrigued by reading the linked articles and researching further, including sorting out where the "Fort" actually was (not at modern day Spanish Fort (home of ACW fortifications), and so wanted to include this action as a teaser. I had to shoehorn them in using the French flag and counter colors. (We did secure one Spanish image from Don Trioni though!) Apologies to any hispan filos out there.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Crown forces against the AI but can be played from either side or Head-to-Head.
Further Reading: The Battle at The Village by Anthony Roney II. Available online here: https://allthingsliberty.com/2024/05/the-battle-at-the-village-alabamas-miniature-bunker-hill/
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