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Inverurie Scenario#: J09 Date: 23 December 1745 Location: Inverurie, Scotland Lewis Gordon had been raising forces for the Jacobites in the North, but when confronted by John Campbell, who was the King’s CIC, was joined by Munro and MacLeod’s troops, Gordon choose to retire to Aberdeen. The Government forces halted … Commands & Colors: Tricorne — Jacobite Rising
Falkirk (Stage 1) Scenario#: J10 Date: 17 January 1746 Location: Falkirk, Scotland As Prince Charles withdrew from Britain, he paused to place Sterling Castle, the historical “Key” to Scotland, under siege. Hawley, in command of the Government army, left Edinburgh with about 7,000 men to relieve the siege. Charles’ plan of laying … Commands & Colors: Tricorne — Jacobite Rising
Falkirk (Stage 2) Scenario#: J11 Date: 17 January 1746 Location: Falkirk, Scotland When Charles laid siege to Sterling Castle, it brought the Government army out into the open and the two armies meet at Falkirt Muir. In the early going of the battle the Highlanders on the right held their ground against … Commands & Colors: Tricorne — Jacobite Rising
Last Chance for the Jacobites Scenario#: HC05 Date: January 17, 1746 Location: Falkirk, Scotland After driving within 50 miles of London and turning back, the Jacobites returned to Scotland. At Falkirk they surprised a force under Henry Hawley. The dragoons charged the highlanders, but they were adept at defeating horsemen, and the dragoons were… Hold the Line — Hold the Line: Highland Charge
Last Chance for the Jacobites Scenario#: A103 Date: January 17, 1746 Location: Falkirk, Scotland Battle of Falkirk Muir Horse & Musket — Annual #1
Little Ferry Scenario#: J15 Date: 15 April 1746 Location: Golspie, Scotland A 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
Culloden Scenario#: J12 Date: 16 April 1746 Location: Culloden, Scotland It was 13 April when news of Cumberland’s approach reached Charles. Orders were sent for the clans to rendezvous at Culloden House at the edge of Drummossie Moor. The Moor was rough with heather shrubs, small marshes and generally flat, … Commands & Colors: Tricorne — Jacobite Rising
Culloden (Flanking Move) Scenario#: J13 Date: 16 April 1746 Location: Culloden, Scotland When Cumberland’s line of battle marched forward on the 16th, Charles army was not nearly ready and far weaker than it should have been. The Jacobite guns opened the battle, but were no match for the Government artillery. Charles had … Commands & Colors: Tricorne — Jacobite Rising
The Last Highland Charge Scenario#: HC06 Date: April 16, 1756 Location: Culloden, Scotland Through the winter Cumberland massed an army at Aberdeen, and then marched on Inverness. Charlie chose to meet them head on. After Murray failed to carry out a night attack the British marched on the Jacobite encampment at Culloden Moor. … Hold the Line — Hold the Line: Highland Charge
Tragedy on the Moors Scenario#: SP03 Date: April 16, 1746 Location: Culloden, Scotland Battle of Culloden Horse & Musket — Sport of Kings (II)
The Salvation of Habsburg Italy Scenario#: A311 Date: June 16, 1746 Location: Piacenza, Italy Battle of Piacenza Horse & Musket — Annual #3
Rocoux Scenario#: A416 Date: October 11, 1746 Location: Rocoux, Belgium Battle of Rocoux Horse & Musket — Annual #4
Ligonier’s Charge Scenario#: SP12 Date: July 2, 1747 Location: Lauffeld, Belgium Battle of Lauffeld Horse & Musket — Sport of Kings (II)
…either hang him or make him Marshal of France. Scenario#: A117 Date: September 13, 1747 Location: Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands Siege of Bergen op Zoom (1747) Horse & Musket — Annual #1
Ft. Duquesne Scenario#: 35 Date: 17 July 1755 Location: Fort Duquesne, Pennsylvania As Braddock drew near the French enlisted the aid of Indian tribes living in the area. Together with the 300 or so soldiers at the fort, plus the 600 Indians, the French would have close to 900 men to combat … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War
Braddock’s Defeat Scenario#: CW15 Date: July 17, 1755 Location: Braddock, Pennsylvania Battle of the Monongahela Horse & Musket — Crucible of War (III)
Lake George Scenario#: 36 Date: 8 Sept 1755 Location: Fort William Henry, New York Johnson 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
Bloody Morning Scout Scenario#: CW09 Date: September 8, 1755 Location: Lake George, New York Battle of Lake George Horse & Musket — Crucible of War (III)
These are not the same Austrians. Scenario#: CW11 Date: October 1, 1756 Location: Lobosice, Czech Republic Battle of Lobositz Horse & Musket — Crucible of War (III)
Bevern’s Finest Hour Scenario#: A312 Date: April 21, 1757 Location: Liberec, Bohemia Battle of Reichenberg Horse & Musket — Annual #3
“Let’s be as determined as he was. March on!” Scenario#: A212 Date: June 6, 1757 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Battle of Prague (1757) Horse & Musket — Annual #2
Frederick’s First Defeat Scenario#: FW05 Date: June 18, 1757 Location: Kolín, Bohemia The Seven Years’ War saw a vastly improved Austrian army confronting the still vaunted Prussian military machine. Following his costly victory at Prague, Frederick was forced to meet an Austrian relief column under Leopold von Daun. Despite the… Hold the Line — Hold the Line: Frederick’s War
Rascals, would you live forever? Scenario#: CW05 Date: June 18, 1757 Location: Kolin, Czech Republic Battle of Kolin Horse & Musket — Crucible of War (III)
The Birth of British Bengal Scenario#: CW13 Date: June 23, 1757 Location: Palashi, Bengal Subah Battle of Plassey Horse & Musket — Crucible of War (III)
The Convention of Klosterzeven Scenario#: CW04 Date: July 26, 1757 Location: Hastenback, Germany Battle of Hastenbeck Horse & Musket — Crucible of War (III)
Lehwaldt’s Gamble Scenario#: A105 Date: August 30, 1757 Location: Gross-Jägersdorf, East Prussia Battle of Gross-Jagersdorf Horse & Musket — Annual #1
“I will never ever find again another Winterfeldt.” Scenario#: A310 Date: September 7, 1757 Location: Moys, Poland Battle of Moys Horse & Musket — Annual #3
Après nous, le deluge Scenario#: CW14 Date: November 5, 1757 Location: Rossbach, Germany Battle of Rossbach Horse & Musket — Crucible of War (III)
Bevern’s Stand Scenario#: A101 Date: November 22, 1757 Location: Breslau, Poland Battle of Breslau (1757) Horse & Musket — Annual #1
Frederick’s Great Victory Scenario#: FW06 Date: December 5, 1757 Location: Leuthen, Silesia, Prussia Following his stunning victory over the French at Rossbach, Frederick had to confront the Austrian invasion of Silesia. Although the Austrians had taken Breslau, they were currently led by the hapless Charles, who Frederick had defeated in three… Hold the Line — Hold the Line: Frederick’s War
Frederick II’s Greatest Victory Scenario#: CW10 Date: December 5, 1757 Location: Leuthen, Poland Battle of Leuthen Horse & Musket — Crucible of War (III)
Battle on Snowshoes Scenario#: 37 Date: 13 March 1758 Location: Fort Edward, New York Rogers Rangers had been a thorn in the sides of the French and Indians throughout the campaigns along Lake George and Lake Champlain. They had their revenge on the rangers when they caught them with superior forces during an ambush … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War
Louisburg Scenario#: 38 Date: 8 June 1758 Location: Louisburg, Nova Scotia Louisburg 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
Brunswick’s Masterpiece Scenario#: CW06 Date: June 23, 1758 Location: Krefeld, Germany Battle of Krefeld Horse & Musket — Crucible of War (III)
Ticonderoga Scenario#: 39 Date: 8 July 1758 Location: Ticonderoga, New York By 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
Montcalm’s Cross Scenario#: CW03 Date: July 8, 1758 Location: Fort Carillon, New York Battle of Carillon Horse & Musket — Crucible of War (III)
"Oh, how happy are they who died for their country…” Scenario#: A215 Date: July 23, 1758 Location: Sandershausen, Germany Battle of Sandershausen Horse & Musket — Annual #2
Savagery on the Meitzel River Scenario#: CW17 Date: August 25, 1758 Location: Zorndorf, Prussia Battle of Zorndorf Horse & Musket — Crucible of War (III)
October Surprise Scenario#: FW07 Date: October 14, 1758 Location: Hochkirch, Saxony Following his costly victory over the Russians at Zorndorf, Frederick encamped his army in an exposed position at Hochkirk, where they drew supplies. Against better advice, Frederick remained. In the Austrian camp, Franz von Lacy convinced Daun to… Hold the Line — Hold the Line: Frederick’s War
Hochkirk Scenario#: A409 Date: October 14, 1758 Location: Hochkirk Battle of Hochkirch Horse & Musket — Annual #4
Krefeld Avenged Scenario#: CW02 Date: April 13, 1759 Location: Bergen, Germany Battle of Bergen (1759) Horse & Musket — Crucible of War (III)
The Fate of Fort Niagara Scenario#: CW08 Date: July 24, 1759 Location: Fort Niagara, New York Battle of La Belle-Famille Horse & Musket — Crucible of War (III)
Quebec Strategic Scenario#: 40 Date: 31 July 1759 Location: Quebec, Canada On 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
Montmorency Falls Scenario#: 41 Date: 31 July 1759 Location: Beauport, Canada During 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
Wolfe’s Bloody Blunder Scenario#: CW01 Date: July 31, 1759 Location: Beauport, Canada Battle of Beauport Horse & Musket — Crucible of War (III)
The Day of Roses Scenario#: CW12 Date: August 1, 1759 Location: Minden, Prussia Battle of Minden Horse & Musket — Crucible of War (III)
I believe that everything is lost Scenario#: CW07 Date: August 12, 1759 Location: Kunowice, Poland Battle of Kunersdorf Horse & Musket — Crucible of War (III)
Quebec: Plains of Abraham Scenario#: 42 Date: 13 Sept 1759 Location: Quebec, Canada On 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
The paths of glory lead but to the grave… Scenario#: CW16 Date: September 13, 1759 Location: Quebec, Canada Battle of the Plains of Abraham Horse & Musket — Crucible of War (III)
Then followed the battle that gave us India. Scenario#: A120 Date: January 22, 1760 Location: Vandavasi, India Battle of Wandiwash Horse & Musket — Annual #1