Texans Always Drive Them!
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:11 pm
Hey everyone this is my first AAR so I did a low-scale sandbox battle brigade vs brigade. I was General Robertson in command of the Texas brigade facing a brigade of yanks. Hope you guys like my AAR and enjoy!
General Robertson and his men arrive on the battlefield. All is quiet. The objective is in the distance. The troops are moving into a defensive position. A scout reports yankee flags flying in the distance. The battle has begun.
PLEASE READ THE EXPLANATION AT THE TOP OF EACH PICTURE, NOT THE ONE BELOW.
As I move my troops on to a favorable defensive position on a small ridge with a long fence, I spot yankee flags in the distance. Here, the Texans move into position behind the fence. The Union troops in the distance have just begun moving.
I can't quite make out the destination of the moving enemy brigade, until they file onto a road leading up to the ridge and my position. I am forced to move my line to the left, so that it is completely blocking the road.
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My brigade is deployed along the fence on the ridge, blocking the road. My battle line consists of (from left to right): the 4th Texas, the 3rd Arkansas, and the 1st Texas. In reserve directly behind the 3rd Arkansas the 5th Texas is deployed. My troops open fire on the yanks as they move up the hill.
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On my left flank, men from the 4th Texas open fire. The enemy seem to be extending their line past the left flank of the 4th.
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Here is a more aerial view of the battle, as the Union troops march quickly up the hill to meet my guns. The 5th Texas is still in reserve. I decide to deploy the 5th Texas to the left of the 4th so that My left flank will be covered.
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Men of the 5th Texas run at the double quick to form up on the left flank
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The first regiment of Union troops turns tail and runs. My new line of battle with the 5th Texas on the left:
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The battle rages on. Since the Yanks seemed not to have made a very spirited attack on my right flank, I ordered the first Texas to press the enemy's flank. The Texans of the 1st couldn't contain themselves and charged at the terrified Union soldiers.
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The Rebel yell echoes as the Texans throw themselves upon the yanks with fury.
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Fierce hand-to-hand combat ensues, but the Texans eventually gain the upper-hand.
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Although the Union soldiers of the 145th New York fought bravely, they were no match for the men of the 1st Texas. The men of New York surrendered before their entire regiment would be depleted. Now with the Union's left flank collapsed, I have the enemy pressed on both flanks and right where I want them.
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Then I order the men of the 3rd Arkansas to charge the Union center. The 123rd New York flees in terror of the 3rd Arkansas and the Union center has collapsed. Men on their right flank continue to put up spirited resistance. The casualties continue to rise.
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On my left flank, men of the 4th and 5th Texas are involved in heated firefights with the remaining three or four yankee regiments.
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The 4th Texas then charges the 46th Pennsylvania, the yankee regiment at their front.
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Even with their left flank overturned, the remaining three Union regiments won't budge. A fourth union regiment, who regrouped after initially retreating, press my right flank but are a minor threat and are dealt with by the 1st Texas.
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The 1st Texas charges the regiment pressing from the rear...
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And breaks them.
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The battle is pretty much won, besides some small firefights near the bottom of the hill. The 20th Connecticut is the last Union regiment to hold off my assault before retreating to the opposite ridge.
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Many a good boy – blue and gray, littered the field of battle.
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My order of battle at the end of the engagement: My casualties were 301 men, while the Union casualties were 690 men.
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General Robertson and his men arrive on the battlefield. All is quiet. The objective is in the distance. The troops are moving into a defensive position. A scout reports yankee flags flying in the distance. The battle has begun.
PLEASE READ THE EXPLANATION AT THE TOP OF EACH PICTURE, NOT THE ONE BELOW.
As I move my troops on to a favorable defensive position on a small ridge with a long fence, I spot yankee flags in the distance. Here, the Texans move into position behind the fence. The Union troops in the distance have just begun moving.
I can't quite make out the destination of the moving enemy brigade, until they file onto a road leading up to the ridge and my position. I am forced to move my line to the left, so that it is completely blocking the road.
[/img]My brigade is deployed along the fence on the ridge, blocking the road. My battle line consists of (from left to right): the 4th Texas, the 3rd Arkansas, and the 1st Texas. In reserve directly behind the 3rd Arkansas the 5th Texas is deployed. My troops open fire on the yanks as they move up the hill.
[/img]On my left flank, men from the 4th Texas open fire. The enemy seem to be extending their line past the left flank of the 4th.
[/img]Here is a more aerial view of the battle, as the Union troops march quickly up the hill to meet my guns. The 5th Texas is still in reserve. I decide to deploy the 5th Texas to the left of the 4th so that My left flank will be covered.
[/img]Men of the 5th Texas run at the double quick to form up on the left flank
[/img]The first regiment of Union troops turns tail and runs. My new line of battle with the 5th Texas on the left:
[/img]The battle rages on. Since the Yanks seemed not to have made a very spirited attack on my right flank, I ordered the first Texas to press the enemy's flank. The Texans of the 1st couldn't contain themselves and charged at the terrified Union soldiers.
[/img]The Rebel yell echoes as the Texans throw themselves upon the yanks with fury.
[/img]Fierce hand-to-hand combat ensues, but the Texans eventually gain the upper-hand.
[/img]Although the Union soldiers of the 145th New York fought bravely, they were no match for the men of the 1st Texas. The men of New York surrendered before their entire regiment would be depleted. Now with the Union's left flank collapsed, I have the enemy pressed on both flanks and right where I want them.
[/img]Then I order the men of the 3rd Arkansas to charge the Union center. The 123rd New York flees in terror of the 3rd Arkansas and the Union center has collapsed. Men on their right flank continue to put up spirited resistance. The casualties continue to rise.
[/img]On my left flank, men of the 4th and 5th Texas are involved in heated firefights with the remaining three or four yankee regiments.
[/img]The 4th Texas then charges the 46th Pennsylvania, the yankee regiment at their front.
[/img]Even with their left flank overturned, the remaining three Union regiments won't budge. A fourth union regiment, who regrouped after initially retreating, press my right flank but are a minor threat and are dealt with by the 1st Texas.
[/img]The 1st Texas charges the regiment pressing from the rear...
[/img]And breaks them.
[/img]The battle is pretty much won, besides some small firefights near the bottom of the hill. The 20th Connecticut is the last Union regiment to hold off my assault before retreating to the opposite ridge.
[/img]Many a good boy – blue and gray, littered the field of battle.
[/img]My order of battle at the end of the engagement: My casualties were 301 men, while the Union casualties were 690 men.
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