American Civil War Game Club (ACWGC)

Gentlemen of the South!

On behalf of Lt. Mike Pettigano, AotC, I am bringing to your attention the following post he has made in the Battleground Opponents Wanted section! Any old southern TS afficionados still out there...any real, old-time Rebs? Any Confederate Commanders who like their games played with a historical bent?!!! Or have you all forgotten your roots?

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I play very realistically. So I'd appreciate a game against a similar opponent. Historical tactics and strategies. Absolutely no "gaming," like using ZOC or "ant" units (sending one unit behind enemy lines on a suicide mission, simply to wreak havoc).

Sorry for being so specific, but I really enjoy waging battle in historical terms. Keep brigades in line. Use artillery the way it was during that period.

If you're up for that challenge, send me a PM.

Or email me: "mvp129" at gmail dot com
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Lt. Pettigano
2nd Brigade
1st Division
XIV Corps
Army of the Cumberland

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General Jos. C. Meyer, ACWGC
Union Army Chief of Staff
Commander, Army of the Shenandoah
Commander, Army of the Tennessee
(2011-2014 UA CoA/GinC)

It may be due to the fact that there is a 4 week public holiday in the CSA and it is also Turkey shooting season (which is now all year). I will consult those CSA members still sober and see if we can not rustle up the young gent some opposition

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General Cam McOmish

Brigade Commander
Alabama State Volunteers
Cleburne's Division
Hardee's Corps
(1/1/1)
Army of Tennessee
Confederate States of America

Yeah, I suppose if you guys don't shoot a turkey you don't eat. Of course there's probably a bunch of you fella's can't tell the difference between a possum and a turkey.

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General Mark Nelms

3/2/XX/AoC "Blackhawk Brigade"

Union Military Academy Instructor

Turkeys are wearing blue flannel...

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BG David McWaters
ANV
7/2/II Corps
18th Alabama Infantry
Sharpshooters

Well said Fld Lt McWaters <salute>. You should be promoted to full Colonel immediately

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General Cam McOmish

Brigade Commander
Alabama State Volunteers
Cleburne's Division
Hardee's Corps
(1/1/1)
Army of Tennessee
Confederate States of America

Hey I thought it was the possums wearing blue!

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General Stewart Stiles

Army of Northern Virginia

You might be right, Gen. Stiles <salute>...especially when they see the ANV coming down the road... "If we lie here real still, maybe they'll pass us by...."

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BG David McWaters
ANV
7/2/II Corps
18th Alabama Infantry
Sharpshooters

I walked by a possum with turkey feathers sticking out of his rear the other day. Might that have been the Yankee high command? He did look to be in some discomfort.

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General Neal Hebert
Edward C. Walthall Division (2nd aka "Gator Alley")
II Corps, Army of the West
CSA Cabinet Secretary

Love the banter going on but the Blue-bellied Lt. still has no opponent. I would enjoy the challenge of fighting a real authentic leader of men even though he may be slightly misguided by all those above him in the chain of command.

Lt. if you are still there, please send a messenger to alhovey@gmail.com with your particulars and we will see if something can be worked out.

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With Highest Regards;
Allan Hovey
Army of Tennessee, CSA
Commanding

General Hovey <salute>

Take it to him, suh!

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General Neal Hebert
Edward C. Walthall Division (2nd aka "Gator Alley")
II Corps, Army of the West
CSA Cabinet Secretary

Aim ta do jus' that, Suh! Now we shall see if his bite is as good as his bark.

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With Highest Regards;
Allan Hovey
Army of Tennessee, CSA
Commanding

Ant units not historical? What Grade school history book was that from?
Both sides sent Brigade size forces behind enemy lines - Stuart, Morgan, Grierson, Dahlgren.
The South had Partisan Rangers in the Valley, Western Md, and Northen VA - and those were often only company size. Agree they should not be "suicide" missions - but they force generals to protect their trains and artillery, which is very historical. If they tie up enemy troops then go for it. If you play the HPS artillery capture rule, there is little temptation to use lone cavalry units to take guns you cannot hold or at least spike.
Ian Miller
Lt Gen USV
4/3/XV AoT

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Ian Miller
bvt Lt Gen USV
3/XVI/AotT

Well said, General Miller, well said!

Now has anyone seen Fld Lt McWaters? Perhaps he is stuck in the necessary.

Come now Lt, back up your bark with some bite.

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With Highest Regards;
Allan Hovey
Army of Tennessee, CSA
Commanding