Colonial Campaigns Club (CCC)

As seen above the 4th of July Tourney, round 1 is now complete. Thanks to all participants for getting the games completed in a timely manner. [:D] Always an important factor for any tournament organization!

As stated in the original outline, the reward for success in round one was a coveted spot on the Multiplayer team. Because of abnormalities in the pairings, we had a few British players playing on the US side and vice versa. Two of the players, Gordon Boggon of the RNAC, and Gary Cope of the French Armee have qualified for spots on the roster (despite playing with unfamiliar forces!).

The teams are:

<b><u>British</b></u> :
Gordon Boggon, 425 points
Richard White, 357 points
Alternate: Glyn Hargreaves, 276 points

<b><u>American/French</b></u>:
Gary Cope, 369 points
Tom Gremmels, 283 points
Alternate: William Glankler, 201 points

The scenario will be played on a new map, with the same forces. The British, having scored highest, have the option for first or second move. The American/French will choose their map quadrant. The British will set up opposite.

As you are fighting for the honour of your armies, I am hoping to post progress reports here in this thread. Good luck and have fun!

The American/French team has opted for the North East section of the map.

We are waiting on the announcement of whether the British will move first or second.

The two teams paced around the field, observing the sandbox where the kriegspiel was to be played out. A small hill in the center was the main feature of the diorama with clumps of forest stretching out from the center as the other defining feature.

Duc d'Cope had selected the north east.

Boggon, White, and Hargreaves huddled in the south west, debating a strategy of offense or defense...

The files have been sent to the British by Ernie. The British have decided to take the offensive and move first

Well after a few MP glitches, the tourney has seen first blood. The British 53rd Lights crested the central hill in X order to find teh Americans spread out in line of battle below.

Amling's Rifles moved up in support and began taking long range shots at the Colonials, scoring a few hits against the 9th Mass line (?) A few detached American companies routed.

We'll see how the Americans respond.

Turn 7

The Americans have extended their lines and hit the British on both flanks.

Advancing through the woods to the north a large force has fallen on the British left. Significant routing occurred, led by the men of the King's Own Regiment of Foot. Col DS Walter has retired to rally them. The remaining force has moved forward to cover the retreat and disrupt the attack.

In the south, a large force of cavalry, led by McClellan's Lt. Dragoons, has appeared in the rear of the British left. For the most part they had moved unobserved through the lightly wooded area that stretches east from the central hills. The British, recalling their glory days at Minden, have ably turned to meet the threat, closing the distance and pouring shot into the mounted troopers. We'll see how the respond to the heavy casualties incurred.

Through turn 9: -54, American Minor Victory. Equal casualties, save one British cannon, and Reuter (see the peanut gallery).

The British opened up a gap in the center when their left advanced to meet the enemy. The 17th Lt. Dragoons moved to cover the 5th and 6th regiments, but the Americans have proved too numerous. Following the routing of turn 7, Van Canegem's 3rd New York, Glankler's Mass Line, and the Flank Battalion (Celtic Light's and NJ Grenadiers) overwhelmed Walter's 4th and Stotsenburgh's 5th. The 17th moved in support, but have received a muderous fire. Dierk has stepped forward to command the 2nd brigade and passed command of the KOR to the ubiquitous Maj. Anonymous.

Things are a bit brighter on the British right. While not completly closing the gap to the doomed left they gave thrown back McClellan's horse. Natta's dread 1FG and Hargreaves' 53'rd are a solid weight in the center of the line, defying Morgan and his men. Amling's Loyal Rifles and Ferguson's American volunteers are holding steady. A strong reserve is seen to be forming.

Glyn is unavailble to continue the fight.

The 4th place Brit finisher has the option to take his place. That would be Kenny O'Leary, followed by DS Walter. Could these two Gentlemen please contact me? I will send you the last British turn for you to review. It would be much appreciated if one of you would be willing to step into the breach.

(It really is not a bad as it is made out to be)

Options being discussed are:

1. British surrender
2. Gordon continuing alone
3. The addition of the 4th or 5th place finisher. (Preferred.)
4. Petitioning Phil Natta to step forward and defend the honour of his Army.

Through British Turn 11. -139 (having dipped briefly back to a draw at -22), American Major Victory

The action in the North has devolved into a swirling melee with many units becoming detached and some isolated. The British have suffered horribly here with the Dragoons taking the brunt of the Colonial fire. Three British officers have fallen: DS Walter (28 pts - he had been promoted to replace Reuter)was captured along with two companies of the King's Own by Hamilton's NY Militia, led by Rich himself. By his side David Stotsenburgh (2 pts) fell wounded to a musket shot. A 120 yards away, Randy Jeffries (14 pts)was attempting to rally an isolated, routed troop of the 17th Dragoons and was captured. Dark days indeed. However this is light for the beleagured Brits, the overstretched Americans have routed <i>en masse</i> and are anxiously looking about for leadership.

The dreaded 1st FG has deployed in all it's glory in the center and advanced on detached companies of the NY Militia. The Militia fell back in good order and formed a solid line. Undeterred, the 1FG advanced with support of the 53rd lights and two troops of Gaskell's Legion cavalry. A gap opened in the line and the 1 FG slipped through the line and captured the Militia leader, yours truly, Mike Cox (28 pts)! Damn the luck.

On the far British right, things are looking up for the British. McClellan's troopers have withdrawn into the woods under heavy fire. Morgan's riflemen couldn't stand the heat and have been scattered into the winds. The rest of the Americans on the British right have melted into the woods and are not to be seen.

British Turn 13 - 165, Major American Victory

Things have stabilized as both sides regroup from the big scrap on the British left.

It does look grim for the British, but they still have some fight left. Sir Natta has stepped in to see if the wrongs can be put right.

With the arrival of Sir Phil, the pressure on the British right eased with McClellan's dragoons slipping back around the woods. This allowed the Gaskell's legion cavalry to slip up the middle, supported by the 53rd light and get in among the routed Americans. Sadly for the Brits minimal routing from the ensuing melees occured.

The lines remained stable for the most part, with the exception of a few NY Milita who were cut off. They did survie until the end, fighting off some brutal melees. The other militia was not so reliable, routing off the line in the last turn. Fortunately for the Americans, the British were to tired to exploit.

In the end, it was the solid leadership of Garry Cope and Tom Gremmels that prevailed. Gordon and Rich made a good start, but I think were surprised by the resiliency of the Americans. Opening a gap up in their middle did, in fact, have disasterous consequences. Sir Phil was able to exert a calming influence on the troops, but the fat was in the fire by the time he arrived to stem the tide. (And thank you for stepping up to a tough task.)

However, this was a fight of the best of the best, and all participants deserve a hearty round of applause and congratulations for making it to this round.

The American (and French) army owes a debt of gratitude as well: To the duc d'Cope, Gremmels and Glankler for securing bragging rights for the coming year.

Huzzah!

The bar is open. First round or three is on me. (Well actually it's Phil who is paying.)

"The bar is open. First round or three is on me. (Well actually it's Phil who is paying.)"

It'll come out of my pocket today, but out of your taxes tomorrow. [8D] A magnum for every man in the house, and one for the poodle too! [:p]

Hats off, but not wigs, [:o)] to the Colonial victors, and to Gordon Boggon and Richard White. And Ernie and Mike too.

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Well done to all. Huzzahs all around. Drinks at the bar, but from Barty's dish. Once past the slobbery goo, it is quite tasty and refreshing.

Sounds like it was a game of brawn and thought.

Thanks to Mike Cox for his behind the scenes work.[^]