Campaign Log II - British View
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Campaign Log II - British View
Mike and I have started a new game. This time, I am the British.
I will be posting reports daily; however, I am going to keep a minimum three month delay (12 turns) on the postings.
Hope you enjoy.
Regards,
Mark
I will be posting reports daily; however, I am going to keep a minimum three month delay (12 turns) on the postings.
Hope you enjoy.
Regards,
Mark
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1775 JUNE, Week I
EVENT: Pirates – If Goliath had written the laws of war, slings would be strictly banned devices. The arms of the weak can inflict very painful wounds. A fast little boat, a few desperate men, and even the largest navy of the world cannot defend the slow transport-ships... (Yorktown +93 supplies; Boston -93 supplies).
Rebel General Lee withdraws his command from the siege of Boston and marches south beyond Providence.
Rebel General Ward abandons his earthworks and moves his command southwest of Boston, closer to General Washington’s headquarters.
British use influence to purchase DECORATIONS (+3 Zeal).
British Colonel North assumes command of a two-regiment brigade and marches toward Portsmouth.
British General Gage replenishes his command with replacements.
British Colonel Turnbull assumes command of the garrison of Boston that includes a regiment of regulars and all of the heavy cannon in the army.
The British convince Indian Chief Blackfish to form a war party; which departs the Tuscarora Indian village for a raid on the colonist.

EVENT: Pirates – If Goliath had written the laws of war, slings would be strictly banned devices. The arms of the weak can inflict very painful wounds. A fast little boat, a few desperate men, and even the largest navy of the world cannot defend the slow transport-ships... (Yorktown +93 supplies; Boston -93 supplies).
Rebel General Lee withdraws his command from the siege of Boston and marches south beyond Providence.
Rebel General Ward abandons his earthworks and moves his command southwest of Boston, closer to General Washington’s headquarters.
British use influence to purchase DECORATIONS (+3 Zeal).
British Colonel North assumes command of a two-regiment brigade and marches toward Portsmouth.
British General Gage replenishes his command with replacements.
British Colonel Turnbull assumes command of the garrison of Boston that includes a regiment of regulars and all of the heavy cannon in the army.
The British convince Indian Chief Blackfish to form a war party; which departs the Tuscarora Indian village for a raid on the colonist.

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1775 JUNE, Week II
EVENT: Revelry – Think it and drink! Don't think... drink! In vino veritas... in vino... in vino... lies comfort! Wench! Set another cask a broach! Sit here on my lap and let me rest my rough hands on your tight, rolling behind! Here's to us! To victory! Bottoms-up! (Oswego Garrison: +5 morale and -30 readiness)
Rebel General Lee’s command continues south to the Connecticut River.
Rebel General Washington’s command departs the Boston area marching south past Providence.
Rebel General Ward joins his command up Rebel General Putnam south of Boston.

EVENT: Revelry – Think it and drink! Don't think... drink! In vino veritas... in vino... in vino... lies comfort! Wench! Set another cask a broach! Sit here on my lap and let me rest my rough hands on your tight, rolling behind! Here's to us! To victory! Bottoms-up! (Oswego Garrison: +5 morale and -30 readiness)
Rebel General Lee’s command continues south to the Connecticut River.
Rebel General Washington’s command departs the Boston area marching south past Providence.
Rebel General Ward joins his command up Rebel General Putnam south of Boston.

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1775 JUNE, Week II (continued)
British use influence to purchase DECORATIONS (+3 Zeal).
The Royal Navy bombards rebel forces under General Lee at the Connecticut River crossing inflicting 36 casualties and the loss of one cannon.
British Colonel North’s command takes Portsmouth and, then, continues its march north to Portland taking it.
Reinforcements under British Colonel Murray arrive in Boston consisting of a mixed brigade of regulars, dragoons, foot artillery and heavy artillery. The heavy artillery companies are assigned to Colonel Turnbull’s garrison along with a regiment of regulars.
British General Gage’s command prepares to attack out of Boston, but the rains are hampering the operation.
British Brigadier Prevost details Colonel Martin to command the garrison at Fort St. Augustine. Then, he forms up a brigade of regulars and rangers from the troops assigned to the garrison and prepares to march north.
Indian Chief Blackfish’s war party continues to march toward colonial cities.

British use influence to purchase DECORATIONS (+3 Zeal).
The Royal Navy bombards rebel forces under General Lee at the Connecticut River crossing inflicting 36 casualties and the loss of one cannon.
British Colonel North’s command takes Portsmouth and, then, continues its march north to Portland taking it.
Reinforcements under British Colonel Murray arrive in Boston consisting of a mixed brigade of regulars, dragoons, foot artillery and heavy artillery. The heavy artillery companies are assigned to Colonel Turnbull’s garrison along with a regiment of regulars.
British General Gage’s command prepares to attack out of Boston, but the rains are hampering the operation.
British Brigadier Prevost details Colonel Martin to command the garrison at Fort St. Augustine. Then, he forms up a brigade of regulars and rangers from the troops assigned to the garrison and prepares to march north.
Indian Chief Blackfish’s war party continues to march toward colonial cities.

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1775 JUNE, Week III
EVENT: Pirates – If Goliath had written the laws of war, slings would be strictly banned devices. The arms of the weak can inflict very painful wounds. A fast little boat, a few desperate men, and even the largest navy of the world cannot defend the slow transport-ships... (Newport +375 supplies; Halifax - 375 supplies).
Rebel General Lee’s command enters New Haven and is followed by General Washington’s command.
British Colonel Norton’s brigade departs Portland marching back toward Portsmouth.
Indian Chief Blackfish’s war party continues to march toward colonial cities.
Battle of Boston – British General Gage leads his army of 6,000 regulars and 36 cannon out against the rebel army commanded by General Putnam with 8,170 men and 24 cannons, which is behind field fortifications. The British advance bravely and are thrown back multiple times losing 486 men while only inflicting 195 casualties on the rebels. The rebels around Boston are tougher than I thought.

EVENT: Pirates – If Goliath had written the laws of war, slings would be strictly banned devices. The arms of the weak can inflict very painful wounds. A fast little boat, a few desperate men, and even the largest navy of the world cannot defend the slow transport-ships... (Newport +375 supplies; Halifax - 375 supplies).
Rebel General Lee’s command enters New Haven and is followed by General Washington’s command.
British Colonel Norton’s brigade departs Portland marching back toward Portsmouth.
Indian Chief Blackfish’s war party continues to march toward colonial cities.
Battle of Boston – British General Gage leads his army of 6,000 regulars and 36 cannon out against the rebel army commanded by General Putnam with 8,170 men and 24 cannons, which is behind field fortifications. The British advance bravely and are thrown back multiple times losing 486 men while only inflicting 195 casualties on the rebels. The rebels around Boston are tougher than I thought.

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1775 JUNE, Week IV
EVENT: Revelry – Think it and drink! Don't think... drink! In vino veritas... in vino... in vino... lies comfort! Wench! Set another cask a broach! Sit here on my lap and let me rest my rough hands on your tight, rolling behind! Here's to us! To victory! Bottoms-up! (Colonel Murray’s command: +5 morale and -30 readiness)
Rebel General Washington is observed moving his command toward New York City.
Rebel Generals Putnam and Ward continue to defend outside of Boston.
British use influence to purchase DECORATIONS (+3 Zeal).
British Colonel Norton moves his brigade to Portsmouth.
British General Gage rests the field army in Boston.
British General Gage issues instructions to Colonel Murray to get his command back in line or lose it.
British Colonel Turnbull continues his garrison duties in Boston.
British Colonel Prevost continues to ready his brigade for operations in Georgia and South Carolina.
Indian Chief Blackfish’s war party pillages Lancaster.

EVENT: Revelry – Think it and drink! Don't think... drink! In vino veritas... in vino... in vino... lies comfort! Wench! Set another cask a broach! Sit here on my lap and let me rest my rough hands on your tight, rolling behind! Here's to us! To victory! Bottoms-up! (Colonel Murray’s command: +5 morale and -30 readiness)
Rebel General Washington is observed moving his command toward New York City.
Rebel Generals Putnam and Ward continue to defend outside of Boston.
British use influence to purchase DECORATIONS (+3 Zeal).
British Colonel Norton moves his brigade to Portsmouth.
British General Gage rests the field army in Boston.
British General Gage issues instructions to Colonel Murray to get his command back in line or lose it.
British Colonel Turnbull continues his garrison duties in Boston.
British Colonel Prevost continues to ready his brigade for operations in Georgia and South Carolina.
Indian Chief Blackfish’s war party pillages Lancaster.

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1775 JULY, Week I
EVENT: Intelligence – A good captain is the wisest man in the army, and often the most courageous one. However, even with a telescope, he cannot see farther than the common soldier. A Major is able to watch his men fight and even the enemy who is threat to them. In order to do this, a General should keep an eye on a territory which could only be circled by several days' journey. Solely the solution is the reliable people, who would serve as the eye and ear of the captain, the spies and scouts, who are worth their weight in gold. (Smith’s Brigade; New York City; 56 readiness; 64 morale; 100 supply).
British use influence to purchase DECORATIONS (+3 Zeal).
British Colonel Prevost marches his brigade out of Fort St. Augustine up the road toward Savannah.
Rebel forces build up in the New York – Philadelphia area.
British Colonel Murray’s brigade, which received reinforcements from England (regiments of foot, light infantry and grenadier, as well as another company of artillery), steps out to the northwest of Boston and clears out the enemy entrenchments in that area.
British Colonel Norton’s brigade continues to occupy Portsmouth.
British Colonel Turnbull’s command receives reinforcements in the form of another regiment of foot while it continues its garrisoning of Boston.
British General Gage continues to recover his army’s readiness in Boston.
The garrison of Boston, along with Colonel Murray’s brigade, is believed to be sufficient enough to allow General Gage to march his army out on campaign (once it has regained sufficient readiness). This should draw the rebel forces around Boston out and allow them to be defeated in open field combat.
Indian Chief Blackfish leads his war party south of Lancaster and pillages York. And, the rebels put dragoons in pursuit.

EVENT: Intelligence – A good captain is the wisest man in the army, and often the most courageous one. However, even with a telescope, he cannot see farther than the common soldier. A Major is able to watch his men fight and even the enemy who is threat to them. In order to do this, a General should keep an eye on a territory which could only be circled by several days' journey. Solely the solution is the reliable people, who would serve as the eye and ear of the captain, the spies and scouts, who are worth their weight in gold. (Smith’s Brigade; New York City; 56 readiness; 64 morale; 100 supply).
British use influence to purchase DECORATIONS (+3 Zeal).
British Colonel Prevost marches his brigade out of Fort St. Augustine up the road toward Savannah.
Rebel forces build up in the New York – Philadelphia area.
British Colonel Murray’s brigade, which received reinforcements from England (regiments of foot, light infantry and grenadier, as well as another company of artillery), steps out to the northwest of Boston and clears out the enemy entrenchments in that area.
British Colonel Norton’s brigade continues to occupy Portsmouth.
British Colonel Turnbull’s command receives reinforcements in the form of another regiment of foot while it continues its garrisoning of Boston.
British General Gage continues to recover his army’s readiness in Boston.
The garrison of Boston, along with Colonel Murray’s brigade, is believed to be sufficient enough to allow General Gage to march his army out on campaign (once it has regained sufficient readiness). This should draw the rebel forces around Boston out and allow them to be defeated in open field combat.
Indian Chief Blackfish leads his war party south of Lancaster and pillages York. And, the rebels put dragoons in pursuit.

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1775 JULY, Week II
EVENT: A Compromising Letter – Please, let our discussion remain a secret. I am sorry to inform you that certain influential circles do not trust you anymore. It is said that your high-sounding reports of victory only serve for the cover of shameful fiascos and that from the pay of your soldiers, considerable sums are missing. The most serious charge of all is that, allegedly, your lodgment is over abound with the agents of the enemy and that a betrayal is about to be formed. Perhaps my warning is too late, but if not your rank, your life can still be saved.
(-10 Influence = 0)
The rebels continue to pursue Chief Blackfish’s war party with a regiment of dragoons entering York.
Indian Chief Blackfish’s war party moves toward the Maryland-Virginia border to position for further raids.
British General Gage continues to rest his army to recover readiness.
British Brigadier Prevost continues to advance his brigade up the Georgia coast toward Savannah.
The Royal Navy bombards the rebel encampments in New York City inflicting 59 casualties.

EVENT: A Compromising Letter – Please, let our discussion remain a secret. I am sorry to inform you that certain influential circles do not trust you anymore. It is said that your high-sounding reports of victory only serve for the cover of shameful fiascos and that from the pay of your soldiers, considerable sums are missing. The most serious charge of all is that, allegedly, your lodgment is over abound with the agents of the enemy and that a betrayal is about to be formed. Perhaps my warning is too late, but if not your rank, your life can still be saved.
(-10 Influence = 0)
The rebels continue to pursue Chief Blackfish’s war party with a regiment of dragoons entering York.
Indian Chief Blackfish’s war party moves toward the Maryland-Virginia border to position for further raids.
British General Gage continues to rest his army to recover readiness.
British Brigadier Prevost continues to advance his brigade up the Georgia coast toward Savannah.
The Royal Navy bombards the rebel encampments in New York City inflicting 59 casualties.

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1775 JULY, Week III
EVENT: Intelligence – A good captain is the wisest man in the army, and often the most courageous one. However, even with a telescope, he cannot see farther than the common soldier. A Major is able to watch his men fight and even the enemy who is threat to them. In order to do this, a General should keep an eye on a territory which could only be circled by several days' journey. Solely the solution is the reliable people, who would serve as the eye and ear of the captain, the spies and scouts, who are worth their weight in gold. (Davidson’s Brigade; Philadelphia; 56 readiness; 63 morale; 100 supply).
The rebels continue to pursue Chief Blackfish’s war party.

Indian Chief Blackfish’s war party withdraws to the northwest from the rebel forces closing in.
EVENT: Intelligence – A good captain is the wisest man in the army, and often the most courageous one. However, even with a telescope, he cannot see farther than the common soldier. A Major is able to watch his men fight and even the enemy who is threat to them. In order to do this, a General should keep an eye on a territory which could only be circled by several days' journey. Solely the solution is the reliable people, who would serve as the eye and ear of the captain, the spies and scouts, who are worth their weight in gold. (Davidson’s Brigade; Philadelphia; 56 readiness; 63 morale; 100 supply).
The rebels continue to pursue Chief Blackfish’s war party.

Indian Chief Blackfish’s war party withdraws to the northwest from the rebel forces closing in.
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1775 JULY, Week III (continued)
Engagement at Savannah - British Brigadier Prevost with his brigade of 1,000 men attacks Savannah. Rebel Colonel Lamb is defending the city with an entrenched brigade of 1,800 militiamen. The British training and morale almost proves superior to the numbers; however, the rebels are just able to hold on to the city fighting the British to a draw. The British lose 34 rangers to the rebel loss of 21 militiamen.
British Colonel Norton marches his brigade out of Portsmouth to the southwest. He is instructed to march to Springfield and occupy said city.
British General Gage advances his army out of Boston to the southeast, advancing toward Plymouth. The goal is to outflank the rebel forces guarding Boston and force their withdraw.

Engagement at Savannah - British Brigadier Prevost with his brigade of 1,000 men attacks Savannah. Rebel Colonel Lamb is defending the city with an entrenched brigade of 1,800 militiamen. The British training and morale almost proves superior to the numbers; however, the rebels are just able to hold on to the city fighting the British to a draw. The British lose 34 rangers to the rebel loss of 21 militiamen.
British Colonel Norton marches his brigade out of Portsmouth to the southwest. He is instructed to march to Springfield and occupy said city.
British General Gage advances his army out of Boston to the southeast, advancing toward Plymouth. The goal is to outflank the rebel forces guarding Boston and force their withdraw.

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1775 JULY, Week IV
EVENT: A Compromising Letter – Please, let our discussion remain a secret. I am sorry to inform you that certain influential circles do not trust you anymore. It is said that your high-sounding reports of victory only serve for the cover of shameful fiascos and that from the pay of your soldiers, considerable sums are missing. The most serious charge of all is that, allegedly, your lodgment is over abound with the agents of the enemy and that a betrayal is about to be formed. Perhaps my warning is too late, but if not your rank, your life can still be saved.
(-10 Influence = 0)
Chief Blackfish’s war party eludes the rebel pursuit and doubles back to Carlisle; however, upon entering the city, they observe a rebel force approaching from the north and withdraw before getting the chance to pillage.
General Gage’s army takes Plymouth and advances behind the rebel forces guarding Boston.

General Carleton marches his command (one militia regiment, one regiment of foot, and two heavy artillery companies) out of Montreal toward the Great Lakes. He has orders to reinforce Fort Oswego.
The Royal Navy bombards Savannah inflicting 30 casualties.
Brigadier Prevost marches his brigade to the west of the city up against the Savannah River.
EVENT: A Compromising Letter – Please, let our discussion remain a secret. I am sorry to inform you that certain influential circles do not trust you anymore. It is said that your high-sounding reports of victory only serve for the cover of shameful fiascos and that from the pay of your soldiers, considerable sums are missing. The most serious charge of all is that, allegedly, your lodgment is over abound with the agents of the enemy and that a betrayal is about to be formed. Perhaps my warning is too late, but if not your rank, your life can still be saved.
(-10 Influence = 0)
Chief Blackfish’s war party eludes the rebel pursuit and doubles back to Carlisle; however, upon entering the city, they observe a rebel force approaching from the north and withdraw before getting the chance to pillage.
General Gage’s army takes Plymouth and advances behind the rebel forces guarding Boston.

General Carleton marches his command (one militia regiment, one regiment of foot, and two heavy artillery companies) out of Montreal toward the Great Lakes. He has orders to reinforce Fort Oswego.
The Royal Navy bombards Savannah inflicting 30 casualties.
Brigadier Prevost marches his brigade to the west of the city up against the Savannah River.
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1775 August, Week I
EVENT: Intelligence – A good captain is the wisest man in the army, and often the most courageous one. However, even with a telescope, he cannot see farther than the common soldier. A Major is able to watch his men fight and even the enemy who is threat to them. In order to do this, a General should keep an eye on a territory which could only be circled by several days' journey. Solely the solution is the reliable people, who would serve as the eye and ear of the captain, the spies and scouts, who are worth their weight in gold. (Ward’s Brigade; Providence; 100 readiness; 68 morale; 100 supply).
Rebel forces enter Carlisle.
The rebel forces abandon their positions outside of Boston and withdraw to the south of Providence.
British use influence to purchase DECORATIONS (+3 Zeal).
General Gage’s army pursues after the rebel forces that are withdrawing from Boston. The British take Providence hot on the rebel army’s tail.
Colonel Norton’s brigade enters Springfield and re-establishes British rule. He then marches south toward Hartford.
Colonel Murray’s brigade departs Boston marching toward Newport.
Colonel Campbell raises a Tory regiment in Plymouth.
Chief Blackfish’s war party marches south toward Winchester.
Brigadier Prevost’s brigade crosses to the north bank of the Savannah River.
General Carleton’s command continues its march down the St. Lawrence River for Fort Oswego.

EVENT: Intelligence – A good captain is the wisest man in the army, and often the most courageous one. However, even with a telescope, he cannot see farther than the common soldier. A Major is able to watch his men fight and even the enemy who is threat to them. In order to do this, a General should keep an eye on a territory which could only be circled by several days' journey. Solely the solution is the reliable people, who would serve as the eye and ear of the captain, the spies and scouts, who are worth their weight in gold. (Ward’s Brigade; Providence; 100 readiness; 68 morale; 100 supply).
Rebel forces enter Carlisle.
The rebel forces abandon their positions outside of Boston and withdraw to the south of Providence.
British use influence to purchase DECORATIONS (+3 Zeal).
General Gage’s army pursues after the rebel forces that are withdrawing from Boston. The British take Providence hot on the rebel army’s tail.
Colonel Norton’s brigade enters Springfield and re-establishes British rule. He then marches south toward Hartford.
Colonel Murray’s brigade departs Boston marching toward Newport.
Colonel Campbell raises a Tory regiment in Plymouth.
Chief Blackfish’s war party marches south toward Winchester.
Brigadier Prevost’s brigade crosses to the north bank of the Savannah River.
General Carleton’s command continues its march down the St. Lawrence River for Fort Oswego.

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1775 August, Week II
EVENT: Intelligence – A good captain is the wisest man in the army, and often the most courageous one. However, even with a telescope, he cannot see farther than the common soldier. A Major is able to watch his men fight and even the enemy who is threat to them. In order to do this, a General should keep an eye on a territory which could only be circled by several days' journey. Solely the solution is the reliable people, who would serve as the eye and ear of the captain, the spies and scouts, who are worth their weight in gold. (Putnam’s Brigade; Connecticut River area; 99 readiness; 68 morale; 100 supply).
Massachusetts’ rebel forces (under Generals Putnam and Ward) continue their withdrawal from Massachusetts marching past Norwich, Rhode Island, and over the Connecticut River into Connecticut.
British use influence to purchase DECORATIONS (+3 Zeal; Total Zeal = 85).
General Gage’s army continues the pursuit of the Massachusetts’ rebels.
Colonel Norton’s brigade reclaims Hartford, Connecticut, for the crown and begins the march back toward Springfield, Massachusetts, where he is ordered to maintain garrison.
Colonel Murray’s brigade re-establishes British rule in Newport, Rhode Island, and loads on to ships for the southern colonies.
Colonel Campbell’s Tory regiment is ordered from Plymouth, Massachusetts, to Newport, Rhode Island, for garrison duties.
Brigadier Prevost reclaims Beaufort for the crown and recruits Tory regiments. He begins training operations to get the new units up to snuff.
Chief Blackfish’s war party attacks and pillages Winchester, Virginia.
General Carleton’s command continues its march down the St. Lawrence River for Fort Oswego via Fort Fronteac.

EVENT: Intelligence – A good captain is the wisest man in the army, and often the most courageous one. However, even with a telescope, he cannot see farther than the common soldier. A Major is able to watch his men fight and even the enemy who is threat to them. In order to do this, a General should keep an eye on a territory which could only be circled by several days' journey. Solely the solution is the reliable people, who would serve as the eye and ear of the captain, the spies and scouts, who are worth their weight in gold. (Putnam’s Brigade; Connecticut River area; 99 readiness; 68 morale; 100 supply).
Massachusetts’ rebel forces (under Generals Putnam and Ward) continue their withdrawal from Massachusetts marching past Norwich, Rhode Island, and over the Connecticut River into Connecticut.
British use influence to purchase DECORATIONS (+3 Zeal; Total Zeal = 85).
General Gage’s army continues the pursuit of the Massachusetts’ rebels.
Colonel Norton’s brigade reclaims Hartford, Connecticut, for the crown and begins the march back toward Springfield, Massachusetts, where he is ordered to maintain garrison.
Colonel Murray’s brigade re-establishes British rule in Newport, Rhode Island, and loads on to ships for the southern colonies.
Colonel Campbell’s Tory regiment is ordered from Plymouth, Massachusetts, to Newport, Rhode Island, for garrison duties.
Brigadier Prevost reclaims Beaufort for the crown and recruits Tory regiments. He begins training operations to get the new units up to snuff.
Chief Blackfish’s war party attacks and pillages Winchester, Virginia.
General Carleton’s command continues its march down the St. Lawrence River for Fort Oswego via Fort Fronteac.

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1775 August, Week III
EVENT: Revelry – Think it and drink! Don't think... drink! In vino veritas... in vino... in vino... lies comfort! Wench! Set another cask a broach! Sit here on my lap and let me rest my rough hands on your tight, rolling behind! Here's to us! To victory! Bottoms-up! (Brigadier Prevost’s command, +5 morale, -30 readiness)
Massachusetts rebel forces split-up! General Putnam takes his command toward Kingston and General Ward moves his forces to New Haven. I can only assume that the rebels have spotted Colonel Norton’s command northwest of Hartford.

EVENT: Revelry – Think it and drink! Don't think... drink! In vino veritas... in vino... in vino... lies comfort! Wench! Set another cask a broach! Sit here on my lap and let me rest my rough hands on your tight, rolling behind! Here's to us! To victory! Bottoms-up! (Brigadier Prevost’s command, +5 morale, -30 readiness)
Massachusetts rebel forces split-up! General Putnam takes his command toward Kingston and General Ward moves his forces to New Haven. I can only assume that the rebels have spotted Colonel Norton’s command northwest of Hartford.

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1775 August, Week III (continued)
Based on the changing situation, Colonel Norton receives new instructions. Instead of moving to Springfield as a garrison, the brigade is to advance toward Kingston to create more doubt in the rebel command as to their situation.
General Gage moves his army across the Connecticut River and tries to close the distance on General Ward’s rebel forces. Hopefully, he will be able to either attack Ward before he gets to New York or he will be able to engage General Putnam’s command before it can link up with any other rebel forces.

Colonel Campbell’s Tory regiment occupies Newport and commences training.
General Carleton’s command continues its movement along the St. Lawrence River toward Fort Frontenac.
Colonel Prevost’s command continues training at Beaufort while waiting for the arrival of Colonel Murray’s brigade, which shipped out from Newport last week.
Chief Blackfish’s war party vacates Winchester as a rebel militia force approaches. It marches south and, then, turns southeast into the mountains. If the rebels do not pursue, it will rest and, then, commence raids deeper into Virginia.
Based on the changing situation, Colonel Norton receives new instructions. Instead of moving to Springfield as a garrison, the brigade is to advance toward Kingston to create more doubt in the rebel command as to their situation.
General Gage moves his army across the Connecticut River and tries to close the distance on General Ward’s rebel forces. Hopefully, he will be able to either attack Ward before he gets to New York or he will be able to engage General Putnam’s command before it can link up with any other rebel forces.

Colonel Campbell’s Tory regiment occupies Newport and commences training.
General Carleton’s command continues its movement along the St. Lawrence River toward Fort Frontenac.
Colonel Prevost’s command continues training at Beaufort while waiting for the arrival of Colonel Murray’s brigade, which shipped out from Newport last week.
Chief Blackfish’s war party vacates Winchester as a rebel militia force approaches. It marches south and, then, turns southeast into the mountains. If the rebels do not pursue, it will rest and, then, commence raids deeper into Virginia.
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RE: Campaign Log II - British View
1775 August, Week IV
EVENT: Defrauding – The disloyal servants ruin our cause! Meanness could not resist temptation, and now, money, of which there is never enough, is further diminished! What is the army going to eat tomorrow? How are we going to give them their pay? Even if we capture the knave, he will have gotten the money by that time, and it will be only a crumb of comfort if I can see him hanging on the gallows... (Colonel Small’s detachment, Quebec, -10 morale)
It appears that the rebel intentions all along were to divide the army with part of it going to Albany and the other part to New York.
General Putnam’s army (approximately 3,000 men and 12 cannon) marches northward toward Albany passing between Kingston and the British forces under Colonel Norton (two regiments with 700 men).
General Ward’s army (approximately 5,000 men and 12 cannon), marches from New Haven to the Albany-New York fork in the road.
General Gage’s army follows the rebel forces and re-establishes British rule in New Haven.
Battle on the Hudson - General Ward’s army (4,815 men and 12 cannon) is caught north of New York City at the Kingston-New Haven Road Fork by General Gage’s army (5,514 men and 36 cannon). A brief but fierce battle ensues with the 14th Regiment of Foot distinguishing itself (+2 experience). The regimental commander is mentioned in dispatches. The British inflict 276 casualties on the Americans while suffering a loss of 100 men before the rebels withdraw from the field. (+3 Zeal to the British and
-3 to the Americans)
British use influence to purchase DECORATIONS (+3 Zeal; Total Zeal = 91).
General Carleton continues to march his force down the St. Lawrence River toward Fort Frontenac.
Chief Blackfish’s war party rests in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.

EVENT: Defrauding – The disloyal servants ruin our cause! Meanness could not resist temptation, and now, money, of which there is never enough, is further diminished! What is the army going to eat tomorrow? How are we going to give them their pay? Even if we capture the knave, he will have gotten the money by that time, and it will be only a crumb of comfort if I can see him hanging on the gallows... (Colonel Small’s detachment, Quebec, -10 morale)
It appears that the rebel intentions all along were to divide the army with part of it going to Albany and the other part to New York.
General Putnam’s army (approximately 3,000 men and 12 cannon) marches northward toward Albany passing between Kingston and the British forces under Colonel Norton (two regiments with 700 men).
General Ward’s army (approximately 5,000 men and 12 cannon), marches from New Haven to the Albany-New York fork in the road.
General Gage’s army follows the rebel forces and re-establishes British rule in New Haven.
Battle on the Hudson - General Ward’s army (4,815 men and 12 cannon) is caught north of New York City at the Kingston-New Haven Road Fork by General Gage’s army (5,514 men and 36 cannon). A brief but fierce battle ensues with the 14th Regiment of Foot distinguishing itself (+2 experience). The regimental commander is mentioned in dispatches. The British inflict 276 casualties on the Americans while suffering a loss of 100 men before the rebels withdraw from the field. (+3 Zeal to the British and
-3 to the Americans)
British use influence to purchase DECORATIONS (+3 Zeal; Total Zeal = 91).
General Carleton continues to march his force down the St. Lawrence River toward Fort Frontenac.
Chief Blackfish’s war party rests in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.

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RE: Campaign Log II - British View
1775 September, Week I
EVENT: Fire (Newport -50 supplies) – There has not been so great a fire since the Lord destroyed the Cities of the Plain! Everything has been lost, houses, food, goods, the depots of the army... It is time for us to look deep into our hearts... maybe, it is the sign which shows us that the cause we are fighting for is not favoured by God. (Or, it could just be rebel arsonist!)
General Ward withdraws his command into the fortifications in New York joining General Arnold’s command there.
General Putnam’s army continues its march toward Albany.
General Gage has his army begin the march toward Albany in pursuit of the rebel army under General Putnam.
Colonel Norton’s brigade is ordered to march to Hartford via New Haven to commence security operations in that area.
General Carleton’s force reaches Fort Frontenac and absorbs part of the garrison while preparing to complete its march to Fort Oswego.

EVENT: Fire (Newport -50 supplies) – There has not been so great a fire since the Lord destroyed the Cities of the Plain! Everything has been lost, houses, food, goods, the depots of the army... It is time for us to look deep into our hearts... maybe, it is the sign which shows us that the cause we are fighting for is not favoured by God. (Or, it could just be rebel arsonist!)
General Ward withdraws his command into the fortifications in New York joining General Arnold’s command there.
General Putnam’s army continues its march toward Albany.
General Gage has his army begin the march toward Albany in pursuit of the rebel army under General Putnam.
Colonel Norton’s brigade is ordered to march to Hartford via New Haven to commence security operations in that area.
General Carleton’s force reaches Fort Frontenac and absorbs part of the garrison while preparing to complete its march to Fort Oswego.

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RE: Campaign Log II - British View
1775 September, Week II
EVENT: Revelry – Think it and drink! Don't think... drink! In vino veritas... in vino... in vino... lies comfort! Wench! Set another cask a broach! Sit here on my lap and let me rest my rough hands on your tight, rolling behind! Here's to us! To victory! Bottoms-up! (General Gage’s command, +5 morale, -30 readiness)
Due to a breakdown in discipline General Gage’s army becomes unable to continue the pursuit to Albany. General Gage decides to march the army toward Kingston, where he hopes to get them back into readiness to attack Albany before winter comes.
General Carleton leaves Fort Frontenac for Fort Oswego.
Colonel Norton moves his force to Hartford and recruits replacements to fill up his regiments.

EVENT: Revelry – Think it and drink! Don't think... drink! In vino veritas... in vino... in vino... lies comfort! Wench! Set another cask a broach! Sit here on my lap and let me rest my rough hands on your tight, rolling behind! Here's to us! To victory! Bottoms-up! (General Gage’s command, +5 morale, -30 readiness)
Due to a breakdown in discipline General Gage’s army becomes unable to continue the pursuit to Albany. General Gage decides to march the army toward Kingston, where he hopes to get them back into readiness to attack Albany before winter comes.
General Carleton leaves Fort Frontenac for Fort Oswego.
Colonel Norton moves his force to Hartford and recruits replacements to fill up his regiments.

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1775 September, Week III
EVENT: Pirates – If Goliath had written the laws of war, slings would be strictly banned devices. The arms of the weak can inflict very painful wounds. A fast little boat, a few desperate men, and even the largest navy of the world cannot defend the slow transport-ships... (New York +375 supplies; Halifax -375 supplies).
Rebel forces attack and pillage the Mohawk Indian village.
With the Hudson River at flood stages due to rains, General Gage’s army has to cross upstream from Kingston and prepares to take the city.
Colonel Murray’s brigade, freshly arrived from Boston, reinforces Brigadier Prevost’s command at Beaufort. Brigadier Beaufort begins preparations for offensive operations in South Carolina.
Colonel Tarleton’s dragoons, having just arrived at Beaufort, strike out and re-establish English rule in Orangeburg.

EVENT: Pirates – If Goliath had written the laws of war, slings would be strictly banned devices. The arms of the weak can inflict very painful wounds. A fast little boat, a few desperate men, and even the largest navy of the world cannot defend the slow transport-ships... (New York +375 supplies; Halifax -375 supplies).
Rebel forces attack and pillage the Mohawk Indian village.
With the Hudson River at flood stages due to rains, General Gage’s army has to cross upstream from Kingston and prepares to take the city.
Colonel Murray’s brigade, freshly arrived from Boston, reinforces Brigadier Prevost’s command at Beaufort. Brigadier Beaufort begins preparations for offensive operations in South Carolina.
Colonel Tarleton’s dragoons, having just arrived at Beaufort, strike out and re-establish English rule in Orangeburg.

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RE: Campaign Log II - British View
1775 September, Week IV
EVENT: The Mohawk Indians shake off the rebel pillaging of their village and reaffirm their position of supporting the British in America. The Mohawk Indian village reverts to British allegiance. (The official event was Inflation – I've got my pay today; here is my debt with the interests. Now, I want to eat and drink; let's celebrate this sudden fortune! What? Yesterday, the meat cost half of this! And the wine? How can it cost three times more than last week? Of course, barkeep, it is sold to you at the same price... Tell the devil that this in Hell! If my money isn't good enough, what do you think of my iron?)
General Gage marches his army into Kingston re-establishing rule by the crown and rests his army.
General Carleton arrives at Fort Oswego turning over the reinforcements to the garrison commander.
Chief Blackfish’s war party begins its movement out of the Blue Ridge Mountains and prepares to raid either Fredericksburg or Richmond.
Colonel Tarleton’s dragoons reconnoiter Charles Town. The Royal Navy uses the information to bombard destroying two cannon and inflicting 10 casualties on the rebel forces there.
Intelligence reports come in indicating that General Washington is in New Brunswick with a large force and a substantial amount of cannon.

EVENT: The Mohawk Indians shake off the rebel pillaging of their village and reaffirm their position of supporting the British in America. The Mohawk Indian village reverts to British allegiance. (The official event was Inflation – I've got my pay today; here is my debt with the interests. Now, I want to eat and drink; let's celebrate this sudden fortune! What? Yesterday, the meat cost half of this! And the wine? How can it cost three times more than last week? Of course, barkeep, it is sold to you at the same price... Tell the devil that this in Hell! If my money isn't good enough, what do you think of my iron?)
General Gage marches his army into Kingston re-establishing rule by the crown and rests his army.
General Carleton arrives at Fort Oswego turning over the reinforcements to the garrison commander.
Chief Blackfish’s war party begins its movement out of the Blue Ridge Mountains and prepares to raid either Fredericksburg or Richmond.
Colonel Tarleton’s dragoons reconnoiter Charles Town. The Royal Navy uses the information to bombard destroying two cannon and inflicting 10 casualties on the rebel forces there.
Intelligence reports come in indicating that General Washington is in New Brunswick with a large force and a substantial amount of cannon.

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