GB2-18_July2-Anderson's Attack, What If (C-Div)
Command: Major General Richard H. Anderson's Division (3 brigades)
Situation: What If: General Hill gets word that General Anderson has caused a confusion of orders (contrary to General Lee's orders) and is thereby ordered to the field of battle to eliminate that confusion. Arriving late, Anderson sees that Generals Wright and Posey are already stepping off to the attack. General Mahone's brigade, following Hill's orders that countered Anderson's, has been moved up from reserve, and will now join the attack.
Forces Available:
Lt General Ambrose P. Hill - Corps Commander
Major General Richard H. Anderson - Division Commander
Brig General Ambrose R. Wright - Wright's Brigade
3rd Georgia - Colonel Edward J. Walker
22nd Georgia - Colonel George H. Jones
48th Georgia - Colonel William Gibson
2nd Georgia Battalion - Major Thomas Hardeman
Brig General Carnot Posey - Posey's Brigade
12th Mississippi - Major Samuel B. Thomas
16th Mississippi - Colonel Samuel E. Baker
19th Mississippi - Colonel Nathaniel H. Harris
48th Mississippi - Colonel Joseph M. Jayne
Brig General William Mahone - Mahone's Brigade
6th Virginia - Colonel George T. Rogers
12th Virginia - Colonel Everard M. Field
16th Virginia - Colonel Joseph H. Ham
41st Virginia - Colonel William A. Parham
61st Virginia - Colonel Virginius D. Groner
Major John Lane - Anderson's Division Artillery
Division (3 Brigades) strength: 4576 troops and officers, 17 guns
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For this time and place of the battle, this scenario reflects General Lee's attack plan, 'as ordered'. Historically, Lee's 'en echelon' attack plan did not follow through after Wright's heroic but costly, attack at the center of the Union line. If Mahome's brigade had continued as ordered, followed by Pender and Rodes divisions, new history would have been recorded for this 2nd day at Gettysburg.
Still, if this scenario's any indication of the eventual outcome of Lee's attack plan following through, it would have been a tough climb for the Rebels to overcome the Yankee position along Cemetery Hill. If we ever get to a 'True Ground' map that covers that part of the battle, I'll definitely build it and explore the possibilities.
Some Notes...
- Built from the 'Wright' scenario, the same 'retreat triggers' will help even the odds and clear paths to objectives
- When things get crowded, move officers to the destination first (at a run) before moving troops via formation. Too many times officers will veer way off direct paths, many times into the enemy, with their troops following blindly. Once the officer is at the destination, then order the formation. Troops will then proceed to the destination pretty much along a direct path. Use 'Ctrl Hold' waypoints when necessary to guide officers' paths.
- The furthermost objective, Leister House, once activated will summon Union reinforcements. A historical event in this 'What If', as Robinson's second division was ordered to move from Culps Hill to Cemetery Ridge. This last objective takes about 11 minutes to capture all its points (2000), so a heads up on how soon you want to open the door for more Federal forces to fight.
One second left...And hugging those 'Big Support Bonus' walls to that last second
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Don't let the score fool you, took me a half dozen tries before this MV, previous attempts included only one victory, the rest being draws and defeats. And I KNOW this scenario, as such I solidly consider it a GROGNARD BEAST.
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