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GB2-09
OUCH!
I got bitten hard by this one. I found it not so easy to take the little round top in the firsat place, due the Union defensive postition, so I never reached the score that triggers the next phase. Instead, when I DID manage to occupy the Little Round Tops, I was set upon by huge Union forces, although I ALMOST managed to hang in there for a draw!
David(jolly)
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Thanks for that Reb.
I'n not sure how you managed to move most of you forces to the Union right - It's hard to get them to do much without them wondering off, or engaging, even when I TC them they still do their own thing! Also it's just a few minutes before the huge Union support starts arriving (their artillery already ariving on the right when the game begins).
It's most likely I'm missing a trick or two here - just got to figure out what!
It's fun trying.
David(jolly)
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***Historical Information***
The 40th New York played a critical role in the defense of the Federal left flank during the second day at Gettysburg, delaying the approach of Law's Division to Little Round Top. Below Devil's Den, the men of the 40th New York were called upon to delay at all costs elements of Benning's Georgia brigade and Law's Alabama brigade, as Confederates began forcing back Hobart Ward's 2nd Brigade of the Third Corps. The 40th New York charged seven times down the course of Plum Run, into the boulders of Devil's Den and the Slaughter Pen.
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Again, no colour end pic for me!
And again a case of not securing the main objective quick enough.
Once secured I'm OK, but too much time has gone to get a MV.
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***Biographical Information***
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
Gained fame and acclaim on the Second Day (July 2, 1863) at Gettysburg when he commanded the 20th Maine in its famous defense of Little Round Top. His unit, posted as left flank of the Union Army, fended off repeated Confederate attacks throughout the day, and broke the Confederate lines by a bayonet charge ordered and led by Colonel Chamberlain. His actions on that day earned him a Medal of Honor.
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A not too shoddy first attempt victory (but no cigar!).
A case of defending the first objective without suffering too many casualties. It does get a bit hard to shift them after that to the next objective, they are a bit weary!
David(jolly)
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Thats mighty fine praise indeed - thanks Reb.
Instead of charging the Confederate's regrouping position, I managed to occupy it and hold it to the end.
Maybe I got lucky!
David(jolly)
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Hoorah! Glorious colour!
Another very close call - Seemed like it was all going so well, then the objective goes with about ten minutes left, and still short of about 200 points to win. What to do?
I figured maybe best to go for some weaker looking positions to the left of the rebel assault on Little Round Top.
David)jolly)
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A fantastic scenario Reb, one that continues to surprise all the way through.
Each time you think 'all is lost'. along come the AI support, just when and where you need them.
Also I managed a MV on the first run!
Cheers,
David(jolly)
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***Biographical Information***
Promoted to Major General on May 20 1863, Birney arrived at Gettysburg with 2 brigades and went into position along Cemetery Ridge, but was ordered to hold the front from the Peach Orchard to Little Round Top with too few men. This front was decimated and with General Sickles being wounded, Birney was put in command as the Peach Orchard was being overrun, soon to be replaced by Major General Winfield Hancock. Birney's health began to deteriorate in the summer of 1864 and he died on October 18th of that year.
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Another great scenario Reb.
I was sure I was heading for another MV on the first attempt, alas, it was not to be !
I lost the left position early on for a few minutes. That and casualties eventually took it's toll.
I'll start this one again.
David(jolly)
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***Historical Information***
At Gettysburg...
Sometime after 5:00 p.m. of July 2, 1863 the soldiers of Kershaw's Brigade leaped a stone wall and headed toward their destiny. The brigade soon split with the left wing (8th, 3rd Battalion and 2nd) turning left in an unsuccessful attempt to silence the cannon along the Wheatfield Road. The 3rd and 7th continued straight across the Rose Farm to the Stony Hill. Shortly after the fighting began for a second time at Stony Hill, General Barnes withdrew his two brigades from the fight. A highly controversial decision, as it resulted in the remaining Federal troops having to retreat or be overwhelmed, thus conceding Stoney Hill to the Confederates.
Soon after, a Federal counterattack by General John Caldwell's division forced the 3rd and 7th back as well as the 15th which had come up on the far right. The timely arrival of General Wofford's Brigade on the Wheatfield Road picked up the 2nd and possibly some of the 8th as they advanced all the way to the base of Little Round Top. Some of Wofford's men actually went up the slope before another Union counter thrust pushed them back to the Rose Farm. It had been a phenomenal day for the South Carolinians.
General James Longstreet described the actions of his corps of which Kershaw's Brigade belonged as the best four hours of fighting during the war. The brigade suffered 650 casualties, their longest casualty list of the war including Colonel William DeSaussure of the 15th South Carolina.
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