Fredericksburg, Nov 19th Meeting engagement - WDS Campaign Chancellorsville

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Fredericksburg, Nov 19th Meeting engagement

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Rating:	7.05 (4)
Games Played:	3
SM:	7
Turns:	86
Type:	Stock
First Side:	Union
Second Side:	CSA

(MEETING ENGAGEMENT) **All sectional artillery** By late November, it had become clear to both armies that the town of Fredericksburg would soon become the focal point for a Union drive into Virginia. Both Lee and Burnside were determined to hold the town. If caught by surprise, Lee's army could be defeated in detail. But if Burnside acted too rashly, his army might also be defeated in detail. So skill of movement will need to be employed for either army to succeed. Though the Union will have superior numbers, they won't be fully engaged until the late morning of the second day. Until that ime, both armies will be roughly equal. The first task for the Union army will be to build the pontoon bridges across the Rappahanock and establish a bridgehead. The minimum strengh for infantry to cross is 225. Please read rules regarding brigdes. Total forces: USA-111,380 CSA-81,343

Player Voting Stats
Member	Balance	Enjoyment
Nortan	Well Balanced	4
Steel God	Moderately Pro CSA	9
2-81 Armor	Slightly Pro CSA	7
Steel God	Moderately Pro CSA	9

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Gaming Records
1st Side Player	2nd Side Player	Result	Score
	Steel God	vs.	Up Quark	CSA Major Win	98	14
	Steel God	vs.	2-81 Armor	CSA Minor Win	70	28
	Nortan	vs.	panther421	Draw	56	56

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Steel God Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:26 pm

The Union player has to either attempt multiple crossing in hopes of getting one solid one, or sacrifice any progress on day one and try and build your bridges at night.

2-81 Armor Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:18 am

Crossing a major river was a whole new and challenging experience for me. Once I got the hang of it, I also found the value of having multiple crossing sites in order to create confusion for the enemy.

As Paul commented, a game of hide and seek at the start, that turns into a slug fest once the Union side commits to a major effort at a crossing.

I rate it as very good, and just a bit slightly pro-CSA. That's only because it is a bit easier to defend at river crossing than to attack.

"If you want to know a man's true character, give him some power." - Abraham Lincoln (attributed)

Steel God Wed Sep 07, 2022 6:36 pm

The Union player really needs to be patient and not try to cross until he's ready. Trying to force a crossing piecemeal can give the Confederate player a huge cushion in VPs going into day 2 of the battle.