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Overview of the battlefield

"Mad Mississippians" hit Union right flank

Union troops try to take advantage of longer range rifles.

The Confederate line at the farm, shouting out rude names at the Union troops.

"Mad Mississippians" start rolling up Union right flank.  Rebel Cavalry on left flank.

The remaining Union regiment's last stand.

In the far east, old man Whitaker had started a turkey farm in 1845 and had lived well ever since.  However this location proved to be right on the north/south divide and in September 1861, General Gibson with 3000 rebs had set up camp on his farm.  In early december the general was just getting back from helping with second battle of Marystown crossing.  He got wind of Federals bearing down fast . Not stopping for rest or supplies he stood to meet the Union who slamed in to the Rebs on Dec 15 in a desperate attempt to relieve pressure in the west and get a much needed victory......

Scenario by Dave and translated into English by me.

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Southern children have been delivered from the prospect of a Turkeyless Christmas.  Heartless Union forces attacked Whitaker's Turkey Farm in a callous attempt to deprive children throughout the South of their Christmas Dinners.  Driven to a rage by this evil, unconscionable act Confederate Troops smashed the Union force attacking the farm.

Tremendous heroism was displayed by untrained Southern militia.  One regiment (from Mississippi) single handedly withstood withering point blank Union fire before turning the union left and routing several enemy units without loss to themselves.  Meanwhile Confederate Cavalry turned the Union right, routing a regiment of Zoaves.

With both flanks turned the Union Army, stunned by the ferocity of the Confederate defence, melted away, shamed by their actions.  The Confederate army is saddened by their losses, but resolved to right, by the sword, this apalling Union attempt, at this the most sacred of times.

Brigadier General Gibson, CSA, RHG

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General John

It was the indecision of the Union commanders which caused the blood of their eager men to be spilled needlessly onto the farmers reaped field. Their blood, though, will cause such a fervor in the North that a new crop of determined men will beak the ground the rebels call home and in the fall THEY will reap such a harvest that the South will remember for a hundred generations.

Joey and I have done another 4 turns this morning [map campaign] and there are three battles which may can now be fought. A large battle in the far West, a medium sized battle in the Center and a small, small engagement in the far East.

Three more glorious defeats to be had by the Union forces.

General John January 17, 1862 days before a series of crucial engagements "We will smother
the Confederates with our dead."

Damn that General Joey.

General Joey

watch out for the mississippian madmen !

Ive been told you have avoided a re-engagement of forces in the east....cowardly rebels...

Cowards never!  We are going for your throat!

The line has been drawn .....the cannons have been primed....blow the confederates to pieces.....(and I better buy new dice)

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Figures by Imex, Revell, Esci, Italeri done by Dave.  Resin cabin by Guts Gravel and Glory Scenic Railway Supplies.

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