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The Decisive Battle of the American Revolution Scenario#: TR18     Date: October 7, 1777     Location: Saratoga, New York Battles of Saratoga Horse & Musket — Tides of Revolution (IV)
Monmouth Scenario#: 7     Date: 28 June 1778     Location: Freehold Borough, New Jersey General 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
Monmouth, morning phase Scenario#: 19     Date: 28 June 1778     Location: Freehold Borough, New Jersey On 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
Monmouth, afternoon phase Scenario#: 20     Date: 28 June 1778     Location: Freehold Borough, New Jersey Washington 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
The Continental Army Comes of Age Scenario#: A308     Date: June 28, 1778     Location: Freehold Borough, New Jersey Battle of Monmouth Horse & Musket — Annual #3
Newport Scenario#: 21     Date: 29 Aug 1778     Location: Newport, Rhode Island Continental 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
“…their retreat was rapid beyond Conception." Scenario#: A314     Date: December 29, 1778     Location: Savannah, Georgia Capture of Savannah Horse & Musket — Annual #3
John Boyd’s Loyalist Misadventure Scenario#: A306     Date: February 14, 1779     Location: Washington, Georgia Battle of Kettle Creek Horse & Musket — Annual #3
Stono Ferry Scenario#: 14     Date: 20 June 1779     Location: Johns Island, South Carolina The 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
Stony Point Scenario#: 22     Date: 16 July 1779     Location: Stony Point, New York The 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
Paulus Hook Scenario#: 23     Date: 19 Aug 1779     Location: Paulus Hook, New Jersey Paulus 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
The Sullivan Expedition Scenario#: TR14     Date: August 29, 1779     Location: Newtown, New York Battle of Newtown Horse & Musket — Tides of Revolution (IV)
Savannah Scenario#: 106     Date: 9 October 1779     Location: Savannah, Georgia The 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!
Savannah Scenario#: 24     Date: 9 Oct 1779     Location: Savannah, Georgia General 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
“Extreme bravery can conquer anything.” Scenario#: A318     Date: September 19, 1779     Location: Savannah, Georgia Siege of Savannah Horse & Musket — Annual #3
Springfield Scenario#: 107     Date: 28 June 1780     Location: Springfield, New Jersey In 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!
Camden Scenario#: 8     Date: 16 August 1780     Location: Camden, South Carolina Camden in 1780 had become an important base of operations for the British. In late July a Continental Army under Major General Horatio Gates marched from the North and was threatening the British supplies in Camden. On 14th August, Cornwallis … Commands & Colors: Tricorne — C&C Tricorne
Camden Scenario#: 25     Date: 16 Aug 1780     Location: Camden, South Carolina General Gates took command of the Southern Department on July 25, 1780, and immediately marched its main army 120 miles towards the British supply base at Camden. Gate’s army was poorly equipped and fed. In an exhausted state, it consisted … Hold the Line — The American Revolution
The death of a soldier fighting for the rights of man. Scenario#: TR04     Date: August 16, 1780     Location: Camden, South Carolina Battle of Camden Horse & Musket — Tides of Revolution (IV)
Musgroves Mill Scenario#: 26     Date: 18 Aug 1780     Location: Cross Anchor, South Carolina American 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
Augusta Scenario#: 47     Date: 14 Sept 1780     Location: Augusta, Georgia Sometime in early September, Col. Elijah Clark and Lieut. Col. James McCall assembled a corps of Backwoodsman, some 400 to 700 depending on the account, in upper Georgia. With these he marched to attack the British post at Augusta on … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War
King's Mountain Scenario#: 108     Date: 7 October 1780     Location: Kings Mountain, North Carolina After 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!
Kings Mountain Scenario#: 27     Date: 7 Oct 1780     Location: Kings Mountain, South Carolina As 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
...lay waste your country with fire and sword. Scenario#: A412     Date: October 7, 1780     Location: King’s Mountain, South Carolina Battle of Kings Mountain Horse & Musket — Annual #4
Cowpens Scenario#: 9     Date: 17 January 1781     Location: Cowpens, South Carolina Major General Nathanael Greene, commander of the Continental Army in South Carolina, divided his forces sending Brigadier General Daniel Morgan to attack the British back country fort, Ninety-Six. Cornwallis dispatched Banastre Tarleton to catch the… Commands & Colors: Tricorne — C&C Tricorne
Cowpens Scenario#: 28     Date: 17 Jan 1781     Location: Cowpens, South Carolina Colonel Banastre Tarleton led a highly mobile and veteran force. In all, his fighting force amounted to about 1,100 men. Morgan’s American forces amounted to about 1,000 men of which many were recent recruits. However, he also had reliable Maryland … Hold the Line — The American Revolution
Weitzel's Mill Scenario#: 29     Date: 6 March 1781     Location: Guilford County, North Carolina In 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
Guilford Courthouse Scenario#: 10     Date: 15 March 1781     Location: Greensboro, North Carolina On March 14, 1781, while encamped at Deep River, Cornwallis was informed that Greene was encamped at Guilford Court House. Cornwallis decided to give battle, although he had only 1,900 men at his disposal. Cornwallis found the Continental positions… Commands & Colors: Tricorne — C&C Tricorne
Guilford Courthouse Scenario#: 30     Date: 15 March 1781     Location: Greensboro, North Carolina In early March, Greene received reinforcements of both militia and Continentals, bringing his total strength to just over 4,000 men. Greene decided that the time had come for action, and he knew where he wanted to fight. Cornwallis could not … Hold the Line — The American Revolution
We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again. Scenario#: TR09     Date: March 15, 1781     Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Battle of Guilford Court House Horse & Musket — Tides of Revolution (IV)
Hobkirk's Hill Scenario#: 11     Date: 25 April 1781     Location: Camden, South Carolina Lacking sufficient men to attack the British in Camden, Greene retired north and occupied a strong position on Hobkirk’s Hill. Greene hoped that he could draw Rawdon out of Camden and defeat him in an open battle. Rawdon, concerned that … Commands & Colors: Tricorne — C&C Tricorne
Hobkirk's Hill Scenario#: 31     Date: 25 April 1781     Location: Camden, South Carolina On April 25, just before dawn, British General Rawdon led 900 troops toward Hobkirk's Hill. The American force under General Greene was surprised by the early attack. They quickly formed into a single line of battle along the brow of … Hold the Line — The American Revolution
“Fortune has not been our friend.” Scenario#: A303     Date: April 25, 1781     Location: Camden, South Carolina Battle of Hobkirk's Hill Horse & Musket — Annual #3
Yo Solo Scenario#: TR19     Date: May 8, 1781     Location: Pensacola, Florida Siege of Pensacola Horse & Musket — Tides of Revolution (IV)
Green Springs Scenario#: 32     Date: 6 July 1781     Location: James City County, Virginia On July 5th, Lafayette reached Chickahominy Church near Green Springs farm. With him he had advance elements of Wayne’s Pennsylvanians. Before him Cornwallis had placed a detachment of the Queen’s Rangers and a mix of infantry. The rest of his … Hold the Line — The American Revolution
Eutaw Springs Scenario#: 12     Date: 8 Sept 1781     Location: Ninety Six, South Carolina With knowledge of the British whereabouts, it was late August when Greene marched his army towards Stewart’s British camp at Eutaw Springs. Stewart, unaware of Greene’s approach, by chance was alerted when a British foraging party ran into the… Commands & Colors: Tricorne — C&C Tricorne
Eutaw Springs Scenario#: 33     Date: 8 Sept 1781     Location: Eutawville, South Carolina On September 8, 1781 General Greene with around 2,200 men advanced upon a British camp at Eutaw Springs, South Carolina. The “Swamp Fox," General Francis Marion, who knew the area well de vised the plan of attack. The British commander … Hold the Line — The American Revolution
Yorktown Scenario#: 34     Date: 8 Sept 1781     Location: Yorktown, Virginia The 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
The most obstinate fight I ever saw. Scenario#: TR06     Date: September 8, 1781     Location: Eutaw Springs, South Carolina Battle of Eutaw Springs Horse & Musket — Tides of Revolution (IV)
Gloucester Raid Scenario#: 109     Date: 3 October 1781     Location: Gloucester, Virginia The British Army was under siege in Yorktown and running short of supplies. Cornwallis sent Tarleton to Gloucester, just across the York River, to search for supplies. Tarleton, believing that he only faced militia, sent out raiding parties. Mercer,… Commands & Colors: Tricorne — The French & More!
Yorktown (Assault On Redoubt #9 & #10) Scenario#: 110     Date: 14 October 1781     Location: Yorktown, Virginia Revolutionary 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!