Campaign Log

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Cold Weather in the North, Snow in the Center, and Good Weather in the South.

Skirmish at Savannah – American Colonel Marion’s regiment (488 regulars) assaults across the Savannah River the British positions commanded by British General Agnew (365 Tories). This it is American regulars that easily sweep aside a Tory militia inflicting 22 casualties while sustaining only 6 and capture the city.

Engagement North of Beaufort – American General Robert Howe’s brigade (963 regulars and 6 cannon) continue their pursuit of British General Tryon’s command (334 Tories and 171 Indians). The British Tories take 11 casualties, while their Indian allies suffer 15 casualties and disband. The Americans suffer the loss of 11 men. General Tryon flees back toward Beaufort looking for a chance to save his men.



Skirmish at Savannah - British General Agnew leads his Tory regiment (343 men) in a counter-attack to retake Savannah. American Colonel Marion’s regiment (482 regulars) is taken by surprise with this action, but manages to hold on to the city. The draw results in 5 Tory and 10 American casualties.

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End of Year Summation – 1775

At the beginning of June 1775, the British were in occupation of only Boston and Savannah. At the end of the year, the British occupied the following 19 out of 42 cities in America:
Portland
Portsmouth
Boston
Plymouth
Providence
Newport
Norwich
Springfield
New Haven
New York
Lancaster
York
Annapolis
Alexandria
Fredericksburg
Richmond
Yorktown
Norfolk
Edenton

The British have effectively driven the Rebels out of Maine (except for Fort Western), New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Virginia.

The General Gage’s British Army has defeated the Continental Army, led by General Washington, in four battles: the 1st and 2nd Battles of Providence, the Battle of the Connecticut River, and the Battle of New Haven. The Americans have won 8 out of 12 engagements with one draw.

Early on the British used the Indian tribes effectively causing the Americans to deploy militias all over the colonies to defend various cities from attack. It took several months before the colonists were able to chase the marauding Indians down in the north and be able to mount operations against the Indian villages in retribution. General Arnold mounted a campaign against the Indian villages in the north with Brigadier Warner and captured Fort Oswego. And, Colonel Davidson led a campaign against the Indian villages in the south.

The Americans had garrisoned the strategically important city of New York with only 1,000 newly recruited regulars and an artillery company. This was insufficient, as the British were able to land troops nearby and take it early in the campaign. This is an important lesson for future games in that more and better trained troops need to occupy and fortify the city very early in the game.

The one area of success for the Americans was in the southern colonies: the Carolinas and Georgia. There the Americans, after a tough struggle, were able to defeat the marauding Indian tribes and the Tories. They were even able to capture the Tory base of operations out of Savannah.

The total casualty figures to-date are:
Cavalry = 178 American and 56 British
Infantry = 5,108 American and 3,838 British
Artillery = 16 American Guns and 5 British Guns

Victory Points:
American = 6,500
British = 9,900

Hopefully, the winter will give the Americans the time needed to train and grow their army.

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Cold in the North and Center, and Sunny in the South.

Skirmish North of Beaufort – American General Howe’s brigade (952 regulars and 6 cannon) continue to chase British General Tryon’s command, which is now reduced to 323 Tories and 90 Indian braves. The Americans win again inflicting 10 Tory and 20 brave casualties (the last of the Indians surrender), while suffering 8 losses of their own.

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Skirmish at Savannah – Brigadier Agnew calls on the Royal Navy to support his retaking of Savannah. His 338 Tories successfully retake the city suffering no losses! Colonel Marion’s regiment (472 men) withdraws across the Savannah River after taking 40 casualties from the bombardment and 19 casualties from the Tory assault.



Skirmish at Halifax – British Colonel Buttler’s brigade (1080 Tories) attack Colonel Howard’s militia regiment (274 men) at Halifax. The Rebels fight bravely, but ultimately, are unable to hold the city.

British Colonel Ferguson leads a British force out of the wilderness and takes Winchester by surprise.

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British Dispatch from the Rebel Colonies

1776 January Week II


A great victory for the British!

General Gage found his old "friend" Washington at New Brunswick! Gage attacked and after a long and hard fought battle that raged on the white snow plains of Brunswick under a sunny sky... defeated Washington in a decisive battle and captured New Brunswick! Washington lost 450 men and 7 cannons while Gage lost only 160 men and 2 cannons. Gage was also able to capture 1 cannon.

The British momentum continues... even in the dead of winter! And with spring just a few short months away... and the promise of more British reinforcements from England... the future looks very bright for the British Empire's final extermination of the rebel uprising in her colonies! Long live the king!

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Cold in the North and Center, and Sunny in the South.

Uprising in Newport - The colonist in Newport rise up against their Tory administrators giving them a nice coat of tar and feathers! Colonists from all over the surrounding areas join the militia.

Battle of New Brunswick – The British Army, commanded by General Gage, launches an attack on the American Army in New Brunswick. And, even though, General Washington was alerted to the British presence, his troops were not ready for the attack. The British Army consisted of 5,107 regulars, 241 light infantry, 416 grenadiers, 36 cannon, and 10 heavy cannon. The American Army consisted of 500 dragoons, 319 militia, 6,359 regulars, 357 riflemen, 24 cannon and 2 heavy cannon. Casualties for the British were 160 men and 2 heavy cannon; and, the Americans losses were 450 men and 7 cannon. Unfortunately, another lost battle for the Americans.

British forces under Colonel Norton take Carlisle.

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Cold in the North, Snow in the Center, and Rain in the South.

American militia forces retake the Cherokee Indian village in Georgia and pillage it.

Battle of Trenton - General Gage orders the British army to pursue General Washington’s army to Trenton and attack it again. This time General Washington refuses battle and withdraws to the south.

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Cold in the North and Center with Sun in the South.

A Continental Army unit retakes Lancaster.

General Washington splits his army sending part of it northwest and the other to the northeast in an effort to get behind General Gage hoping to cause him to withdraw from the Pennsylvania border to protect his line of communication. The units are given orders to avoid contact with the main British forces.

And, General Gage does just that moving his command back to New Brunswick, while sending a unit(s) over to take Morristown.



The American units may not be able to stand up to the British army at this time, but the army cannot be everywhere at once. Hopefully, the American soldiers can maintain their strength while continuously being on the move.

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Cold in the North and Center with Sun in the South.

American forces liberate Trenton after the British army under General Gage withdraws to New Brunswick.

Rebel forces after a long trek from Kingston liberate Springfield.

Militia troops from Newport march into Providence triggering additional militias to rally to the cause. Shortly thereafter Norwich is freed of British oppression. Tory administrators flee for their lives.

Rebels in Newport prepare for an assault by Tory forces.

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Skirmish at Newport – British Brigadier Powell leads a Tory regiment in an assault on Newport defended by American Brigadier Scott with 915 militiamen. The assault is unsuccessful resulting in 30 Tory and 17 militia casualties.

Engagement at Lancaster – British Colonel Norton leads his brigade (1113 regulars) in an assault to recapture Lancaster, which is defended by American General Charles Lee’s brigade of 1,453 regulars and 6 cannon. The British soldier again shows his superiority to the American soldier and takes the city inflicting 88 casualties while suffering only 64.

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You guys are realy fighting hard and through the winter,Good move by washington to avoid pitched battle with the redcoats at this stage by the looks of it.

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Snow in the North; Cold in the Center; and Rain in the South.

American militia forces take Plymouth.

Engagement at the Susquehanna – British Colonel Norton with 1049 regulars and 5 cannon attacks American General Lee’s brigade of 1365 regulars and 6 cannon across the frozen Susquehanna River. The British are repulsed taking 73 casualties to the American 37.

Battle West of Morristown – British General Grey with 1,683 men and 10 cannon come out in an attempt to engage the Colonial Army under General Washington. The Americans again chooses not to fight. Afterwards, British General Gage moves the British Army up to within support distance of General Grey’s command we believe hoping that the Americans will not see it and be foolish enough to attack General Grey’s smaller force.



British General Cornwallis’ command takes Trenton.

British Brigadier Powell leads his Tory regiment to Providence and takes the ungarrisoned city.

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Snow in the North; Cold in the Center; and Sun in the South.

Event: This winter has been rather hard in New England (readiness reduced).

Engagement at Savannah – American forces (1410 militia) under Colonel Hamilton attack the British defenses in Savannah under General Tryon (1675 Tories, Light Infantry, and Indian braves). After many hours of house to house fighting, the Americans are unable to dislodge the British. The British losses were 43 versus the American losses of 26. [Draw]

American General Charles Lee leads his force into York causing the Tory administration to flee.

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Cold in the North and the Center with Sun in the South.

Event: American privateers raid British shipping (Halifax -134 supplies and Newport +134 supplies)

Engagement at Savannah – American forces (1384 militia) under Colonel Hamilton launch another attack on the British defenses in Savannah under General Tryon and Brigadier Agnew (1001 Tories, 490 light infantry, and 141 Indian braves). This time the British are distracted by another American force under Colonel’s Marion and, then, Burr showing up on the north shore of the Savannah River. The Americans succeed in taking the city with 34 casualties. They inflicted 41 losses on the British forces. A grand victory to report to the discouraged colonial citizenry!



The British Navy bombards Savannah inflicting 55 casualties on the American forces.

Engagement at Savannah – After the bombardment and hoping to repeat their past success, the British forces attempt to retake the city. However, this time the Americans are too strong. The British forces consist of 969 Tories, 485 light infantry, and 137 Indian braves commanded by Brigadier Agnew. The American forces consist of 1331 militia, 397 regulars, and 480 light infantry commanded by Colonel Aaron Burr. The casualties inflicted on the British totaled 54 with the Americans suffering 31.

Skirmish at Plymouth – British Brigadier Powell leads an assault with his Tory regiment of 335 men against Colonel Smith’s militia regiment of 305 men. The assault fails to take the city. British losses are 6 to the American 5.

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Cold/Rain in the North with Sun in the Center and South.

The colonies are hit with a famine that impacts everyone’s stores.

Engagement at Savannah – The Americans forces (a militia regiment, a regular regiment and a light infantry regiment) totaling 1,246 men attack the British forces (941 Tories in multiple regiments, a light infantry regiment of 476 men, and 120 Indian braves) totaling 1,537 men outside of Savannah. The Americans win the engagement inflicting 48 losses on the British while sustaining 38 losses of their own.

General Lee takes Lancaster after Colonel Norton’s brigade leaves.

Skirmish at Annapolis – The Americans foolishly attack Annapolis yet again (see the December 1775 report). This time Brigadier Poor leads his militia brigade (793 men) against the fortified British positions. General Howe’s 743 Tories and 950 Indian braves easily fight off the assault inflicting 51 casualties and suffering only 25 of their own.

American dragoons under Colonel Tallmadge locate Colonel Norton’s brigade.

Skirmish at Norwich – A British Tory brigade (1,492 men), under Brigadier Haldimand, attack the American forces defending Norwich (a militia regiment of 305 men commanded by Colonel Lamb). The British make short work of the American defense killing, wounding and capturing 30 militiamen, while losing 17 of their own. The Americans flee the area.

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American Event: Fraud – An American leader discovers fraud within his command. The morale suffers.

Skirmish at the Mohawk Village – American General Arnold leads his ranger brigade (890 men) against the Indians (800 braves) lead by Chief Cornplanter in an attack on the Mohawk village between Fort Oswego and Albany. The Americans lose 12 men taking the village and inflict losses of 23 braves driving them into the wilderness.

British Event: Intelligence.

British forces led by General Clinton, estimated at 2,000 men and 24 cannon, appear outside of the Albany defenses commanded by General Putnam.

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British Dispatch from the Rebel Colonies

It appears that the rebels have "discovered" white out... obscuring their actual troop and cannon numbers from sneaky British spies... [:(]

Event: British intelligence gathering suffers a setback! [8D]

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American Event: Inflation – Carlisle Uprising. The American citizens of Carlisle rebel chasing the Tory administrators out of town.

The American forces REORGANIZE (+5 to readiness) their units.

General Washington continues to lead his army...(CLASSIFIED).

General Arnold has his ranger brigade pillage the Mohawk village and, then, pursues the Indians.

Skirmish near the Mohawk village – General Arnold’s brigade (878 riflemen) attacks Chief Cornplanter’s war party (777 braves) inflicting 26 casualties while suffering 18 American losses.

Colonel Gist takes the Delaware Indian village.

British General Clinton, with an estimated 2,000 men and 24 cannon, determines that he does not have sufficient strength to take Albany and withdraws.

American Brigadier Morgan maneuvers past British General Cornwallis to the outskirts of Trenton.

Engagement at Trenton – British General Gage led his army of 3,359 men and 31 cannon out of Trenton attempting to engagement the American forces under Brigadier Morgan. However, Morgan refuses to be drawn into battle.

Engagement at Philadelphia – British General Cornwallis with 2,245 men and 17 cannon attacks American General Sullivan who has 2,720 men and 6 cannon and is defending the Colonial capital of Philadelphia. The battle is hard fought and in the end the cannon superiority pays off for the British. The capital has fallen. Note: in game terms, the American forces had the greater power, but lost on morale.



Skirmish at Plymouth – British General Paterson with 500 regulars attacks Plymouth, which is defended by Colonel Smith and 300 militiamen. The Americans fight the British to a draw and hold the city.

British forces under the command of Colonel Norton take Dover.

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Event: Offering. The Rebels receive donations totaling 10,000 Gold.

Skirmishing in the Wilderness – American General Arnold continues the pursuit of Chief Cornplanter’s war parties. In two separate actions the American forces (860 men) take on the Indian war parties (751 braves) and inflict 51 casualties and causing the Algonkin war party to surrender. The Americans suffer 22 casualties.

Engagement at the Altamaha River – American Colonel Burr continues the pursuit of the British forces through Georgia to the Altamaha River. The American force totaling 1,208 men engages British Brigadier Agnew’s command of 1,103 men and inflicts 24 losses while suffering 22 casualties. The engagement is a draw.

Colonel Lee’s dragoons retake Dover.

American Brigadier Morgan command enters New Brunswick, which the British have left undefended.



The American forces REORGANIZE (+5 to readiness) their units.

Skirmish at Plymouth – British General Robertson’s regiment of 493 regulars makes another attempt a wrestling control of Plymouth from Colonel Smith’s 292 man militia regiment. General Robertson’s green troops are unable to take it. However, Brigadier Haldimand’s Tory brigade has shown up on the outskirts of the city. Colonel Smith has decreed that he will not willingly surrender the city.

Engagement at New Brunswick – British General Grey commanding 1,683 men and 10 cannon attempts to engage Brigadier Morgan’s brigade at New Brunswick; however, the Brigadier just withdraws. The British and Americans continue to dance in New Jersey.

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Results through the 1st Quarter 1776