1863 Gettysburg ACW

[Sean Clark]

Also have both armies so can bring extra figures. I have Mr and Mrs Lincoln (very old Peter Pig models) and a band. They will be essential for period atmosphere..


As Derek says, Gettysburg was a defensive battle for 3 days. However, for our purposes, I think this will be more a chance to play CWB with a focus on the relevant armies as opposed to a refight. Refighting Gettysburg is an odd one really. If you're given a command on day 2 opposite Cemetary Ridge, technically you should just sit and watch what happens on youre flanks.

However I think if we did do a refight, it would be good to have 3 tables, in an 'L' shape to have the whole Union line from Culp's Hill to the Roundtops and to give the General Lee free reign to attack where he wishes. This would of course by 2nd July. 1st July is probably too small a fight for more than 2 tables, as is 3rd July.

There is a train of thought that Gettysburg was the price the South paid for having Robert Lee side with them at the beginning of the war, which I agree with.

[martin goddard]

Don't worry chaps, I was not expecting to re play Gettysburg.
We could get the rebels to have no shoes all day?

However 1863 might be a suggestion for the armies used???
I have a hat too.



martin

[Stewart 46A]

Agreed Martin

1863
600 points
Army list 3 Union, list 10 Confederate

Stewart

[Sean Clark]

Perfect 

[martin goddard]

Fortunately we can get out the same scenery stock as  for the WA day.


martin