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Yorktown (Assault On Redoubt #9 & #10)Scenario#: 110 Date: 14 October 1781 Location: Yorktown, VirginiaRevolutionary War battles tend to focus on British and American soldiers engaged in close, hand-to-hand combat, the siege of Yorktown, however, was primarily waged at long range by artillery, with relatively few direct troop confrontations. One key… Commands & Colors: Tricorne — The French & More! |
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YorktownScenario#: 34 Date: 8 Sept 1781 Location: Yorktown, VirginiaThe Allies skillfully built a network of trenches with little or no counter action by the British. At this point in the campaign Cornwallis had little choice. His casualty list was augmented daily by men sick with fever or other … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Yo SoloScenario#: TR19 Date: May 8, 1781 Location: Pensacola, FloridaSiege of Pensacola Horse & Musket — Tides of Revolution (IV) |
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White PlainsScenario#: 9 Date: 28 Oct 1776 Location: White Plains, New YorkAfter Washington abandoned New York City, he deployed his army in a strong defensive line 20 miles north of the city near the village of White Plains. His strategy was to force the British to attack him in well prepared … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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White PlainsScenario#: 13 Date: 28 October 1776 Location: White Plains, New YorkThe Battle of White Plains was a battle in the New York and New Jersey campaign of the American Revolutionary War fought on October 28, 1776, near White Plains, New York. Following the retreat of George Washington's... Commands & Colors: Tricorne — Kickstarter Exclusive |
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Weitzel's MillScenario#: 29 Date: 6 March 1781 Location: Guilford County, North CarolinaIn the spring of 1781 Cornwallis had an opportunity to corner and destroy a major portion of Green's army when the Americans divided their forces for subsisting purposes. He sent Tarleton’s dragoons in a rapid march and followed with his … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again.Scenario#: TR09 Date: March 15, 1781 Location: Greensboro, North CarolinaBattle of Guilford Court House Horse & Musket — Tides of Revolution (IV) |
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Victory or deathScenario#: A420 Date: December 26, 1776 Location: Trenton, New JerseyBattle of Trenton Horse & Musket — Annual #4 |
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TrentonScenario#: 10 Date: 26 Dec 1776 Location: Trenton, New JerseyOn December 26th Washington’s men crossed the Delaware in a snow storm and marched to Trenton, leaving traces of blood on the snow where some men marched without shoes. Good luck favored the Americans as they were undetected until on … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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To Admiral Vernon, the scourge of SpainScenario#: SP01 Date: April 20, 1741 Location: Cartagena, ColombiaBattle of Cartagena de Indias Horse & Musket — Sport of Kings (II) |
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TiconderogaScenario#: 39 Date: 8 July 1758 Location: Ticonderoga, New YorkBy the summer of 1758 the British had put together the largest army seen on the continent to that time: over 17,000 men. In command was General Abercromby, whose orders were to take Fort Carillon (Ticonderoga). To defend Fort Carillon … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War |
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The Rearguard Action that Saved the RevolutionScenario#: A304 Date: July 7, 1777 Location: Hubbardton, VirginiaBattle of Hubbardton Horse & Musket — Annual #3 |
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The most obstinate fight I ever saw.Scenario#: TR06 Date: September 8, 1781 Location: Eutaw Springs, South CarolinaBattle of Eutaw Springs Horse & Musket — Tides of Revolution (IV) |
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The Decisive Battle of the American RevolutionScenario#: TR18 Date: October 7, 1777 Location: Saratoga, New YorkBattles of Saratoga Horse & Musket — Tides of Revolution (IV) |
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The death of a soldier fighting for the rights of man.Scenario#: TR04 Date: August 16, 1780 Location: Camden, South CarolinaBattle of Camden Horse & Musket — Tides of Revolution (IV) |
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The Continental Army Comes of AgeScenario#: A308 Date: June 28, 1778 Location: Freehold Borough, New JerseyBattle of Monmouth Horse & Musket — Annual #3 |
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Stony PointScenario#: 22 Date: 16 July 1779 Location: Stony Point, New YorkThe Battle of Stony Point took place on July 16, 1779. In a well planned and executed nighttime attack, Continental Army troops under the command of General “Mad Anthony” Wayne conducted a quick and daring assault on the British outpost … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Stono FerryScenario#: 14 Date: 20 June 1779 Location: Johns Island, South CarolinaThe Battle of Stono Ferry was an American Revolutionary War battle, fought on June 20, 1779, near Charleston, South Carolina. The rear guard from a British expedition retreating from an aborted attempt to take Charleston held off an... Commands & Colors: Tricorne — Kickstarter Exclusive |
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Ste-FoyScenario#: 43 Date: 28 April 1760 Location: Quebec, CanadaThe French mustered their forces to retake Quebec after its fall. They had a sizeable army assembled for the counter attack and drew up outside of Quebec near Ste-Foy under general Levis. The British under Murray were greatly outnumbered … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War |
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SpringfieldScenario#: 107 Date: 28 June 1780 Location: Springfield, New JerseyIn June, Clinton and Knyphausen planned to make a second attempt on Washington’s main encampment at Morristown. Knyphausen would drive north, while Clinton moved up the Hudson. If Washington moved to attack Knyphausen, Henry would come ashore and… Commands & Colors: Tricorne — The French & More! |
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SheriffmuirScenario#: J05 Date: 13 November 1715 Location: Sheriffmuir, ScotlandIn 1714 George I was proclaimed King of Great Britain and Ireland, John Erskine Earl of Mar, began to raise a Jacobite army in an attempt to return James Francis Edward Stuart, the Old Pretender, to the throne. In response, … Commands & Colors: Tricorne — Jacobite Rising |
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SavannahScenario#: 24 Date: 9 Oct 1779 Location: Savannah, GeorgiaGeneral Benjamin Lincoln, commanding, knew that he could not recapture Savannah without assistance from the French. French General d’Estaing sailed for Georgia with twenty-five ships of the line and 4000 French troops. Lincoln and the French… Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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SavannahScenario#: 106 Date: 9 October 1779 Location: Savannah, GeorgiaThe occupation of Savannah by the British was part of their strategy to bring Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia back under royal control. General Prevost commanded the British defenses, while Comte d’Estaing’s and Benjamin Lincoln led the joint… Commands & Colors: Tricorne — The French & More! |
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Return to TrentonScenario#: A419 Date: January 2, 1777 Location: Trenton, New JerseyBattle of the Assunpink Creek Horse & Musket — Annual #4 |
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Quebec: Plains of AbrahamScenario#: 42 Date: 13 Sept 1759 Location: Quebec, CanadaOn the night of 13 September, Wolfe sent a diversionary force in boats far above the city while naval forces demonstrated below Quebec as Wolfe successfully led his main assault force up the cliffs along a narrow path. As morning … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War |
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Quebec StrategicScenario#: 40 Date: 31 July 1759 Location: Quebec, CanadaOn 31 July, the first serious attempt by Wolfe’s troops to land on the northern shore led to the Battle of Montmorency. Approximately 3,500 troops, attempted to land, but came under heavy fire; Wolfe pulled his troops back after taking … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War |
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QuebecScenario#: 4 Date: 31 Dec 1775 Location: Quebec, CanadaConcerned that expiring enlistments would reduce his force, Montgomery decided to attack on the 31st of December in a blinding snowstorm to conceal his army's movements. The plan was for separate forces led by Montgomery and Arnold to converge in … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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PrincetonScenario#: 11 Date: 3 Jan 1777 Location: Princeton, New JerseyFollowing the surprise success of General Washington’s attack at Trenton British General Howe sent a large force to deal with Washington once and for all. However, Washington was on the move himself slipping by the British converging forces by… Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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PrestonpansScenario#: J07 Date: September 1745 Location: Prestonpans, ScotlandPrince Charles, the young pretender, returned to Scotland in July and sent messengers with the lighted cross that called for the clans to rise. John Cope, who was now the Government’s Commander in Chief in Scotland, marched with a small … Commands & Colors: Tricorne — Jacobite Rising |
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PrestonScenario#: J14 Date: 12 November 1715 Location: Preston, EnglandSince the start of the uprising in October 1715, Forster, in command of the Jacobite forces, had kept his small army on the move hoping to recruit more soldiers. By early November, he was at Preston. Unbeknown to Forster, Wills, … Commands & Colors: Tricorne — Jacobite Rising |
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Pell's PointScenario#: 101 Date: 18 October 1776 Location: Pelham Bay Park, New YorkSir William Howe, deciding against a frontal attack against Washington’s Continentals on Harlem Heights, instead planned to flank Washington, but the first attempt at Throgs Neck failed. A second attempt was planned, but Washington had already… Commands & Colors: Tricorne — The French & More! |
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Paulus HookScenario#: 23 Date: 19 Aug 1779 Location: Paulus Hook, New JerseyPaulus Hook was a lighting raid by the Americans against the British strong point across from New York City. The tactics used were going to be the same as used as Stony Point. A night attack with bayonets to quietly … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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OriskanyScenario#: 46 Date: 6 Aug 1777 Location: Oriskany, New YorkGeneral Herkimer’s relief column was ambushed on its way to Fort Stanwix by Iroquois warriors. A rainstorm saved them by disrupting the ambush, allowing him time to consolidate his forces on high ground. As the storm ends British Loyalist … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War |
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NewportScenario#: 21 Date: 29 Aug 1778 Location: Newport, Rhode IslandContinental Army forces under the command of General John Sullivan were withdrawing after abandoning their siege of Newport, Rhode Island. The British forces in Newport sortied and attacked the retreating Americans. The American generals established… Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Musgroves MillScenario#: 26 Date: 18 Aug 1780 Location: Cross Anchor, South CarolinaAmerican Militia were undeterred by defeat and pursuit. A conglomerate of North and South Carolina Partisans made the decision to attack an encampment of British Regulars and Loyalists at Musgrove's Mill. They were unaware of the positions recent… Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Moore's creekScenario#: 6 Date: 27 Feb 1776 Location: Wilmington, North CarolinaThe Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge was fought near Wilmington North Carolina. Loyalist Scotsman Donald MacLeod and Donald MacDonald, two veterans of Bunker Hill, went to North Carolina to try to recruit a large loyalist force. On word that 2,000 … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Montmorency FallsScenario#: 41 Date: 31 July 1759 Location: Beauport, CanadaDuring the Summer of 1759 British general Wolfe was frustrated by the terrain around Quebec as it thwarted attempts to bring the French army to battle. He finally decided to do a combined amphibious assault against the heights near Montmorency … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War |
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Monmouth, morning phaseScenario#: 19 Date: 28 June 1778 Location: Freehold Borough, New JerseyOn 18th June 1778 the British army left Philadelphia and began the laborious march towards New York. Washington detached General Lee with troops to attack the moving British army and followed with the main army in supporting distance. Lee did … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Monmouth, afternoon phaseScenario#: 20 Date: 28 June 1778 Location: Freehold Borough, New JerseyWashington began rallying the remnants of Lee’s disorganized morning attack at Monmouth. Washington organized a defensive line in front of the British assault. Behind the British line was a stream with a hill on the other side of the stream. … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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MonmouthScenario#: 7 Date: 28 June 1778 Location: Freehold Borough, New JerseyGeneral Lee’s failed attempt against the British rear guard, gave Cornwallis, he believed, the opportunity to defeat Washington’s army and ordered his command to press the attack in the stifling summer heat. As the Continentals fell back, Washington… Commands & Colors: Tricorne — C&C Tricorne |
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LouisburgScenario#: 38 Date: 8 June 1758 Location: Louisburg, Nova ScotiaLouisburg was the strongest fortress in French or British America and guarded the entrance to the St. Lawrence and New France. The key to taking the fortress was establishing a beach head on Ile Royale which required an amphibious landing … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War |
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Long Island (Grant's Attack)Scenario#: 5 Date: 27 August 1776 Location: Long Island, New YorkOn August 22, Washington received word that the British had landed on Long Island. His troops were deployed on the high ground in front of Brooklyn Heights, hoping to inflict heavy casualties on the British before his troops fell back … Commands & Colors: Tricorne — C&C Tricorne |
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Long Island (British Flank March)Scenario#: 6 Date: 27 August 1776 Location: Long Island, New YorkAfter the British landing on Long Island, Clinton was ordered to take an elite force and make a night march around the Continental left flank. While Clinton made the night march, Grant attacked the Continentals at Gowanus road, while Heister … Commands & Colors: Tricorne — C&C Tricorne |
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Long IslandScenario#: 7 Date: 27 Aug 1776 Location: Long Island, New YorkOn August 22, 1776 the British landed without opposition on Long Island. Washington had positioned his army to meet the British advance on Long Island with the east river behind him. He failed to realize that if the British brought … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Little FerryScenario#: J15 Date: 15 April 1746 Location: Golspie, ScotlandA few days before the battle of Culloden, a strong force of Jacobites, under the command of Mackenzie, was sent north in an attempt to recover needed supplies that had been lost during the Skirmish of Tongue. This force arrived … Commands & Colors: Tricorne — Jacobite Rising |
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Lexington & ConcordScenario#: 1 Date: 19 April 1775 Location: Concord, MassachusettsThe Battles of Lexington and Concord were fought on April 19, 1775 near Boston. The battles marked the outbreak of open armed conflict between Great Britain and thirteen of its colonies on the mainland of British America. About 700 … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Lake GeorgeScenario#: 36 Date: 8 Sept 1755 Location: Fort William Henry, New YorkJohnson had a force of approximately 3,000 New England militia and a small group of Mohawk Indians. He established a fortified camp near Crown Point . Meanwhile, French General Dieskau had moved his men to within striking distance of Johnson … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War |
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Kings MountainScenario#: 27 Date: 7 Oct 1780 Location: Kings Mountain, South CarolinaAs British General Cornwallis advanced into North Carolina in September 1780 he had Major Patrick Ferguson protect his western flank with a command comprised of 1,075 disciplined loyalists. Ferguson issued a proclamation for the American rebels to… Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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King's MountainScenario#: 108 Date: 7 October 1780 Location: Kings Mountain, North CarolinaAfter the skirmish at Musgrove’s Mill, Ferguson received news that a large body of militia was advancing towards him and he moved the Loyalist units he had raised and organized in Carolina to join Cornwallis in Charlotte. Just a days … Commands & Colors: Tricorne — The French & More! |
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John Boyd’s Loyalist MisadventureScenario#: A306 Date: February 14, 1779 Location: Washington, GeorgiaBattle of Kettle Creek Horse & Musket — Annual #3 |