Kolb’s Farm
22 June 1864
Federal Units
Portions of Federal XX and XXIII Corps
First Division Commanding: BG Alpheus S. Williams (?)
No ADC Available
Independent Brigade - Col. P.D. Ross (?) | ||||
14 Kentucky | 400 (20) | REGULAR | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
1st Brigade - BG Joseph F Knipe (AVERAGE) | ||||
5th Conn | 400 (20) | REGULAR | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | Artillery: 1st NY Light Art Battery I 3 x Mixed Guns Veteran |
123rd NY | 400 (20) | REGULAR | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
141st NY | 400 (20) | REGULAR | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
2nd Brigade - BG Thomas H Ruger (AVERAGE) | ||||
27th IN | 400 (20) | REGULAR | 2nd RATE SKIRMISH | Artillery: 1st NY Light Art Battery M 3 x Mixed Guns Veteran |
2nd MA | 400 (20) | REGULAR | 2nd RATE SKIRMISH | |
13th NJ | 400 (20) | REGULAR | 2nd RATE SKIRMISH | |
107th NY | 400 (20) | REGULAR | 2nd RATE SKIRMISH | |
150th NY | 400 (20) | REGULAR | 2nd RATE SKIRMISH | |
3rd Brigade - Col. James S Robinson (?) | ||||
82nd ILL | 400 (20) | REGULAR | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | Artillery: 1st MI Light Art Battery I 3 x Mixed Guns Veteran |
101st ILL | 400 (20) | REGULAR | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
45th NY | 400 (20) | REGULAR | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
142nd NY | 400 (20) | REGULAR | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
61st OH | 400 (20) | REGULAR | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
31st WI | 400 (20) | REGULAR | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
Cavalry Brigade - Col. Edward V. Lloyd (?) | ||||
2nd ILL | 400 (20) | REGULAR | ||
Kolb’s Farm
22 June 1864
Confederate Units
Portions of Hood’s Division
Commanding: MG Carter L Stevenson
1 ADC Available
Brown’s Infantry Brigade – Col. Edward Cook (?) | ||||
3 TN | 400 (20) | VETERAN | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | Neal’s Battery 2x Mixed Guns Veteran |
18 TN | 400 (20) | VETERAN | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
26 TN | 400 (20) | VETERAN | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
32 TN | 400 (20) | VETERAN | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
45 TN Battalion | 240 (12) | ELITE | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
Reynold’s Infantry Brigade – Col. R.C. Trigg (?) | ||||
58 NC | 400 (20) | VETERAN | 2nd RATE SKIRMISH | |
60 NC | 400 (20) | VETERAN | 2nd RATE SKIRMISH | |
54 VA | 400 (20) | ELITE | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
63 VA | 400 (20) | ELITE | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
Cumming’s Infantry Brigade - Col. E.P. Watkins (Excellent) | ||||
34 GA | 400 (20) | VETERAN | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | Donner’s Battery 3x Mixed Guns Veteran |
36 GA | 400 (20) | VETERAN | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
39 GA | 400 (20) | VETERAN | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
56 GA | 400 (20) | VETERAN | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
Pettus’s Infantry Brigade - Col. C.M. Shelley (?) | ||||
20 AL | 400 (20) | VETERAN | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | Evan’s Battery 2x Mixed Guns Veteran |
23 AL | 400 (20) | VETERAN | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
31 AL | 400 (20) | VETERAN | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
80 AL | 400 (20) | VETERAN | 1st RATE SKIRMISH | |
Cavalry Brigade - Col. Paul B. Simms (?) | ||||
Lane’s Cavalry Battalion | 400 (20) | REGULAR | ||
Kolb’s Farm – Prelude to the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain
BACKGROUND:
The Union Army under BG William Sherman has been steadily moving towards Atlanta while fighting inconclusive battles against the Confederates under Joseph Johnston. Johnston’s strategy has been to fight delaying actions in order to delay, deplete, and weary the Federal Army until the perfect situation presented itself. This delaying strategy has not sat well at all with BG John Bell Hood who sees himself as cut from the same cloth as Lee and Jackson. He believes that only through aggressive, all out, attacks can the South deal a strong enough blow that the Union would lose the will to fight. Hood has been lobbying for Johnston’s removal and has done as he pleased whenever he has not liked Johnston’s orders.
SITUATION:
Having encountered entrenched Confederates near Kennesaw Georgia, Sherman has decided to pin the Southerners in place and then try to flank them with Hookers XX Corps and Schofield’s XXIII Corps. Perceiving this flanking attempt, Johnston sends Hood’s Division to extend his lines and protect his left wing. Hood has taken this opportunity to launch an attack on the Federals as they move towards Marietta. What was supposed to be a Confederate defensive movement will become the scene of a ferocious attack on the Federal troops.
Federal Units set up first in whatever formations they wish. CSA units may then set up in any formations.
VICTORY CONDITIONS:
Generally speaking, this is a Confederate attack. The goal is to destroy a significant part of the Union army or, at least, to drive it back. Hood hopes to prove his mantra that victory comes from attacking – no matter the cost. For the Federals, this is a chance to inflict a heavy loss on a general of great fame and possibly flank the Confederate army in order to move on Atlanta.
1. Control Powder Springs Road exit point on Federal board edge – 25 points
2. Control Powder Springs Road exit point on Confederate board edge – 25 points
3. Control Kolb Farm – 10 points
4. Hold Cornfield – 10 points
5. Hold South Woods – 10 points
6. Kill, capture, or rout 33% to 49% of enemy units (not counting artillery) – 25 points
7. Kill, capture, or rout 50% or more of enemy units (not counting artillery) – 40 points
8. Kill or capture enemy commanders – 10 points
9. Kill or capture enemy CiC – 20 points
10. Capture enemy colors – 5 points
11. Capture, Destroy, or Rout enemy regiment – 2 points
Design Notes:
Although the general situation portrayed is taken from a real battle, I have taken more than a few liberties in “tweaking” things in an attempt to make the game more balanced and interesting. If you compare the scenario portrayed here with the historical facts… they won’t necessarily match up! Forgive me…
SPECIAL NOTES:
1. We will use a modified version of the Divisional Redeployment March (rule 14.16) as our Tactical March. Any BRIGADE may move 24” provided that they remain more than 24” away from ANY enemy unit for the entire move. The Marching Brigade must have all of its units in March Columns and on MOVE orders.
2. Skirmish lines MUST have a minimum of 3 inches between figure bases; otherwise it is counted as Extended Line. Exception: If a stand cannot sit on a terrain piece then it may be closer than 3 inches to an adjoining stand but it must be made clear of the intent. This rule is being enforced to maintain ground scale and spacing.
3. Special Command Rules: If a commander falls in battle, and there is no other officer available, then replace him with a Colonel who happens to turn up at the right moment. That Colonel is named Poore and he is rated… (you guessed it!!) as POOR.
Terrain FAQ:
Woods – Classed as Good Terrain for movement. They should be a bit more difficult to move through but we would like to actually finish this game.
Cornfield – Classed as Good Terrain for movement. Visibility is 3 inches when in cornfield. 6 rounds of shooting will “blow down” the field (if a USA and CSA unit fire at each other that counts as 2 rounds against the corn). ANY shot by, or against, a unit IN the cornfield that is a roll of doubles will set the cornfield afire. All units must evacuate the field next move. Any unit laying down or suffering from a morale failure must make a DISPERSAL ROLL. If they pass, they retreat. Artillery may not shoot over the field while the corn still stands.
Streams – Classed as Difficult Terrain. Classed as Good Terrain where roads cross a stream.
Kolb Farm – This small farm can hold only 12 figures and counts as -1 Light Cover.
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