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62 March - Missouri


Rebel army moved back to Saint Louis. I am far too weak for any significant offensive action, but I decided to take advantage of Confederate unprotected lines of supply.

62 March - Kentucky


CSA rapidly strengthening its presence in Kentucky. 15000 under gen Buell is nowhere near enough. Reinforcements will be sent, but ultimately I will rely on my fleet to keep Confederates on southern side of Ohio river.

62 April - Mississippi


Gen J Johnston left Saint Louis and moved south. In the meantime Confederate fleet blocked all riverine movements to/from Cairo. All in all I expect assault. I fear 35000 men under gen Halleck won't be enough for successful defence.

I don't have any available reinforcements so I decided to present Major with choice - proceed with attack on Cairo and risk loosing Saint Louis (gen Sumner 15000 men can probably capture it) or strengthen city's garrison and risk defeat at Cairo.


In the mean time CSA continues its build up in Kentucky.

62 April - Virginia


Finally I province of Louis is completely under Union's control. More units will be railed there and gen Kearny will move to Hanover.

62 May - Missouri


Major decided to keep hold of Saint Louis. Consequence of his choice was destruction of my raiding force.

Saint Louis won't be retaken any time soon - gen Sumner and his force are being transferred to Cairo area.

62 May - Kentucky

Confederate forces are on their move in Kentucky. I am far from being able defend successfully so to bide my time I retreat to Louisville.

In the mean time partisans will try to disrupt southern supply lines and fleet will cover my flanks.

62 May (early) - Virginia


To my great surprise Major decided to take fight to my and attacked my forces at Falmouth. CSa won battle and followed up with capturing Manassas.

62 May (late) - Virginia


I managed to capture ligtly held Fredericksburg. Now I will follow up with attack on Falmouth strengthening my positions in Culpeper at the same time.

Further north my situation is equally good - Alexandra is defended by 65000 men what should be enough protect Washington for 2 turns.

Supply wise thing look bright - Kearny captured King and Queen, so in contrast to Confederate Army at Manassas Union forces south of Rappahannock are well fed.


There was one more good news - gen Grant got promotion.