Sunday, December 29, 2013

AWI Battle


American War of Independence Game fought using Black Powder.
 
Forces
British Forces
American Forces
1st Brigade 1st Brigade
Light Infantry 2 Continental Line
2 Grenadiers 1 Militia (skirm)
2nd Brigade 2nd Brigade
2 Line Infantry 3 Continental Line
Light Infantry 1 Riflemen
3rd Brigade 3rd Brigade
2 Line Infantry 2 Continental Line
Highlanders Continental Marines
1 Riflemen
Cavalry
2 Light Dragoons Cavalry
2 Dragoons
Artillery (2 guns)
Artillery (2 guns)
 
Unit Type Weapons H-to-H Shooting Mrl Sv Stamina Useful Rules
British Grenadiers Infantry Smoothbore Musket    8 4 4+ 4 First Fire, Crack, Steady
British Line Infantry Smoothbore Musket    6 3 4+ 3 First Fire, Crack, Steady
British Light Infantry Smoothbore Musket    6 4 4+ 3 First Fire, Crack, Steady
Highlanders Infantry Smoothbore Musket    6 2 4+ 2 Small, First Fire, Crack, Steady
British Dragoons Cavalry Sword & Pistol    5 - 4+ 2
6-pounder Artillery Smoothbore    1 3\2\1 4+ 2
Continental Infantry Infantry Smoothbore Musket    6 3 4+ 3 First Fire
Continental Marines Infantry Smoothbore Musket    6 3 4+ 3 First Fire, Crack, Steady
NH Line Infantry Smoothbore Musket    5 2 4+ 2 Small, First Fire
Militia Infantry Smoothbore Musket    3 2 4+ 2 Small, First Fire
Rilfes Infantry Rifled Musket    3 3 4+ 2 Small, First Fire
6-pounder Artillery Smoothbore    1 3\2\1 4+ 2



 




First moves. Both armies have moved up from their initial deployments.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 
 
British are advancing on the attack.  The Continentals have moved up to defend along the road.


Overview after the first moves.

Initial contact in the center.

 
 Cavalry action on the flank. The cavalry fight proves indecisive, and remains that way throughout the battle.
 
 
 
 
General advance of the British line.
 
Charge to contact.
 
British Grenadiers clear the American guns.
 
 
 

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