| Rating: |
9.4 (1) |
| Games Played: |
3 |
| SM: |
3 |
| Turns: |
37 |
| Type: |
Custom |
| First Side: |
Union |
| Second Side: |
CSA |
THE NORTH: 1st and 11th Corps have moved north of the Potomac, and aggressively patrol towards Hagerstown and the river crossings in that area. By the morning of June 26th Sharpsburg and Boonesborough are occupied. The local population confirms earlier intelligence reports that large bodies of Confederate troops had been in the area. These forces are not present late on the 25th as the Union forces cross the mountains. That situation changes rapidly as Rebel infantry is encountered on the 26th as the two corps move further west. Care must be exercised as the main body of the Union army lies miles and a river crossing away. THE SOUTH: By the morning of June 26th, 3rd Corps had already crossed the Potomac and moved north. Pickett's division and the artillery of 1st Corps had crossed the evening before. McLaw's and Hood were preparing to cross into Maryland. Intelligence reports during the night put Union forces in the area, but the accuracy of these reports, and the whereabouts and strength of any northern forces that might be present are unknown. Let's just say that the situation becomes less ambiguous over the course of the day. Anderson's division and the 3rd Corps' artillery reserve had camped near Hagerstown on the evening of June 25th. After moving up the pike towards Greencastle early on the 26th, word of Union forces to the west of the mountains reaches this force. After some hesitation, further word arrives from 1st Corps requesting assistance and the force backtracks towards Hagerstown.
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Phil Squair
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