I was very kindly invited to a friend's war game event, covering a massive 60 feet by 6 feet table, using 10,000 28 mm figures, starring in an American Civil War "what if ?" battle, using Fire and Fury (Regimental) (TM) rules. There will be a part amphibious landing to add to the mix. as well.
The plot is this - Vicksburg has fallen in May 1863 and the Confederate area of influence in the West is collapsing very quickly. Sherman is pushing rebels really hard and very quickly to Atlanta, Lee has decided to send one Army Corp to help Johnston and delay his move / invasion North. However Grant is now overall commander of Union forces and he has just arrived in the Eastern flank on the James River where Lee was stocking up for his move North.
Let the dice roll the fate of a Nation.
I was only able to take part in the afternoon of the first day of the two day event, but I hope it gives you a taste of what was going on.
"Roughly going right to left along the table."
The long view.
One of the naval troop carriers is shown at the bottom of the shot.
More to come in part two.
Ivor Cogdell
All photos (C) copyright 2017 Ivor Cogdell.
Ivor Cogdell
All photos (C) copyright 2017 Ivor Cogdell.
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