145.Eutaw Springs_CL - WDS American Revolutionary War
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| Turns: | 36 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Continental Army |
| Second Side: | British |
Date: 8 September 1781 - Scale/Size: Company Level, Medium - Location: Charleston District (now Orangeburg County) ~45 miles NW of Charleston.
Scenario Briefing: Historical - The scenario starts at 0900 with Coffin's force returned and both sides deployed in line of battle. Alerted, Stewart deployed his force forward in the woods, anchoring his defense on Eutaw Creek. Greene had arrived and deployed in three lines. As was his practice, the Militia were in front, followed by his Continental troops, and finally a small reserve in the rear.
Historically, the Americans were able to push back the British initially, before a counterattack by the Flank Companies led by Major John Marjoribanks threw the Americans into disarray. Strong resistance in the plantation's brick house coupled with the temptations of looting the British camp also contributed to the Americans giving way. With the cavalry covering the orderly withdrawal, Greene withdrew back to his starting position at Burdell's. Casualties on both sides were heavy and rain prevented the continuation of battle the next day. Eventually, Stewart fell back towards Charleston, where he was met by reinforcements near Monck's Corner.
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: Eutaw Springs by Robert Dunkerly and Irene Boland.
Scenario Briefing: Historical - The scenario starts at 0900 with Coffin's force returned and both sides deployed in line of battle. Alerted, Stewart deployed his force forward in the woods, anchoring his defense on Eutaw Creek. Greene had arrived and deployed in three lines. As was his practice, the Militia were in front, followed by his Continental troops, and finally a small reserve in the rear.
Historically, the Americans were able to push back the British initially, before a counterattack by the Flank Companies led by Major John Marjoribanks threw the Americans into disarray. Strong resistance in the plantation's brick house coupled with the temptations of looting the British camp also contributed to the Americans giving way. With the cavalry covering the orderly withdrawal, Greene withdrew back to his starting position at Burdell's. Casualties on both sides were heavy and rain prevented the continuation of battle the next day. Eventually, Stewart fell back towards Charleston, where he was met by reinforcements near Monck's Corner.
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: Eutaw Springs by Robert Dunkerly and Irene Boland.
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