031. Battle of Antietam, September 17th, 1862 - WDS Campaign Antietam
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| Rating: | 5.8 (6) |
| Games Played: | 10 |
| SM: | 4 |
| Turns: | 40 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Union |
| Second Side: | CSA |
(Historical, 40 Turns) Following the battles for the gaps of South Mountain, General Robert E Lee, gathers his men near Sharpsburg, Maryland. Union General George McClellan is moving toward him. Though cautious, he continues to advance, but fears Lee will strike first. Lee's back is against the Potomac River, but McClellan's army waits for the attack order. (Best Played as Confederates against A/I)
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| Member | Balance | Enjoyment |
 Bilco |
Slightly Pro Union | 8 |
 agmoss99 |
Totally Pro Union | 6 |
 The_General |
Moderately Pro Union | 10 |
 Steel God |
Well Balanced | 5 |
| agmoss99 |
Moderately Pro CSA | 4 |
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agmoss99 | vs. | Saddlesore |  |
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Union Minor Loss | 16 | 40 |
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The_General | vs. | Partizanka |  |
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Draw | 32 | 32 |
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Steel God | vs. | Partizanka | |
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Union Major Loss | 8 | 56 |
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The_General | vs. | Sabek73 |  |
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CSA Minor Win | 40 | 16 |
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agmoss99 | vs. | Jagger |  |
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CSA Major Loss | 8 | 56 |
The Confederates could sit and wait pretty much behind Antietam Creek. There were not enough objectives and as the Confederate player I had no reason to go to the offensive. Confederate units were much better quality to Union. Anytime the Union attacked a couple of volleys from the Confederates sent them running. Frankly cavalry seems useless, it's too expensive to use in any offensive manner and even too expensive to risk running into Union forces for Recon. Even trying to harass supply is risky if they bump into infantry. Coming from the Nappy games, line movement appears too easy with little disruption, It seems wonky in general. Just my thoughts.
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