ACW Scenario

Here is an ACW scenario for a game that we recently played. I have lost the files for the battle report so you will have to try it for yourself in order to find out what happens!! As always, this scenario is intended for Guns at Gettysburg in 28mm.

Peeler’s Crossroads

Shenandoah Valley 1864

This fictional scenario is based on the Battle of Piedmont Virginia in June of 1864. The Federals, under “Black Dave” Hunter, were moving “up” the valley to drive the Confederates away from the passes that could connect it with Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. Hunter hoped to pin, and destroy, the tattered army led by John Imboden. “Grumble” Jones was ordered to bring reinforcements to the area and take command of the Valley Army in an attempt to stall the Union advance. Finding much of the CSA’s Valley Army near Peeler’s Crossroads, Union brigades under Sullivan launch a determined attack…

Union Objectives:

1.       Destroy 2 CSA Brigades via unit rout, unit dispersal, or Brigade routing off table.

2.       Capture Peeler’s Crossroads.

Confederate Objectives:

1.       Destroy 2 USA Brigades via unit rout, unit dispersal, or Brigade routing off table.

2.       Maintain control of Peeler’s Crossroads.

Terrain Effects:

Woods – For sake of game play, all woods are considered light woods and are classed as DIFFICULT TERRAIN. Units in woods receive -2 Cover modifier when being fired upon.

Farms – The “field” part of the farms represents the farms in this game. The buildings are decorative and offer NO benefits. Any unit in the “field” receives a -1 Light Cover modifier to represent fences, farm buildings, and other “cover” in and around the farm.

Hills – These hills are more representative of rises in the terrain and do not cause movement penalty. The hills do block line of sight.

Ridge – The ridge area, in the NW corner of the table, is SEVERE TERRAIN.

Special Rules:

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.

Peeler’s Crossroads

Federal Units

Brig. Gen. Jeremiah Sullivan

1 AdC  Col. Robert Millar

Moor’s Brigade
18 CONN	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	VETERAN	1st CLASS
28 OHIO	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	VETERAN	1st CLASS
116 OHIO	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	VETERAN	1st CLASS
123 OHIO	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	VETERAN	1st CLASS
B Battery 1 MASS ARTILLERY	3 Sections	3” Rifle	VETERAN

Thornburn’s Brigade
34 MASS	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	REGULAR	1st CLASS
54 PENN	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	REGULAR	1st CLASS
1 WV	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	REGULAR	1st CLASS
12 WV	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	REGULAR	1st CLASS
30 NY ARTILLERY	3 Sections	3” Rifle	VETERAN

McReynold’s Brigade
1 MD	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	REGULAR	1st CLASS
1 NY (Lincoln men)	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	REGULAR	1st CLASS
1 NY (Veterans)	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	REGULAR	1st CLASS
21 NY	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	REGULAR	1st CLASS
B Battery 5 NY ARTILLERY	3 Sections	12lb Napoleon	ELITE

Wyncoop’s Brigade
20 PENN	20 Figures	CARBINE	REGULAR	2nd CLASS
Ringgold Battalion	20 Figures	CARBINE	REGULAR	2nd CLASS
D Battery 1 WV ARTILLERY	1 Section	Mixed	REGULAR

Fun facts…

Medal of Honor recipients at Piedmont

Private Thomas Evans, 54th Pennsylvania Infantry, shot a Confederate officer rallying the Confederates, battled the color bearer of the 45th Virginia and captured the flag from him.

Musician James Snedden, 54th Pennsylvania Infantry, picked up a rifle and joined the attack, captured Colonel Beuhring Jones, commander of the 1st Confederate infantry brigade.

Major General Julius Stahel, was struck by two bullets as he led his dismounted cavalry into the fight, had the wounds dressed at a field hospital and returned to direct the final cavalry charge.

Peeler’s Crossroads

Confederate Units

Brig. Gen. William E. “Grumble” Jones

1 AdC Col. Tobias “Toby”Adamson

Jones’ Brigade
36 VA	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	VETERAN	1st CLASS
60 VA	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	VETERAN	1st CLASS
45 VA	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	VETERAN	1st CLASS
Bryans VA Battery	3 Sections	MIXED	VETERAN

Vaughn’s Brigade
31/39 TN	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	VETERAN	1st CLASS
1 TN CAV	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	VETERAN	1st CLASS
3/43 TN	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	VETERAN	1st CLASS
Rice’s Battery	2 Sections	12lb Napoleon	VETERAN

Harper’s Brigade
Chrisman’s Battalion	20 Figures	Smoothbore Musket	REGULAR	1st CLASS
Kenton’s Battalion	20 Figures	Smoothbore Musket	REGULAR	1st CLASS
Harnsberger’s Battalion	20 Figures	Smoothbore Musket	REGULAR	1st CLASS
BREWER’S BATTALION	20 Figures	Rifle Musket	VETERAN	1st CLASS
Marquis’ Augusta Battery	2 Section	Mixed	VETERAN

Imboden’s Brigade
18 VA	20 Figures	Smoothbore Musket	REGULAR	1st CLASS
23 VA	20 Figures	Smoothbore Musket	REGULAR	1st CLASS
Davis’ Battalion	20 Figures	Smoothbore Musket	REGULAR	1st CLASS
McClanahan’s Virginia Battery	2 Section	Mixed	VETERAN

Map with opening positions