The Blue and the Grey - an American Civil War IH

Internal Event:

To ensure the safety of the North-east as a whole, the Army of New York is formed.

The Army of New York
117,600 Men, 120 Guns

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I. Corps - 66th, 67th, 68th, and 69th Infantry Brigades(4000 + 4000 + 4000 + 4000)
II. Corps - 70th, 71st, 72nd, and 73rd Infantry Brigades(4000 + 4000 + 4000 + 4000)
III. Corps - 74th, 75th, 76th, and 77th Infantry Brigades(4000 + 4000 + 4000 + 4000)
IV. Corps - 78th, 79th, 80th, and 81st Infantry Brigades(4000 + 4000 + 4000 + 4000)
V. Corps - 82nd, 83rd, 84th, and 85th Infantry Brigades(4000 + 4000 + 4000 + 4000)
VI. Corps - 86th, 87th, 88th, and 89th Infantry Brigades(4000 + 4000 + 4000 + 4000)
VII. Corps - 90th and 91st Infantry Brigades, 8th and 9th Artillery Brigades(4000 + 4000 + 1800 + 1800)
Cavalry Corps - 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th Cavalry Brigades(2500 + 2500 + 2500 + 2500)

TURN 4:

This turn was heavily focused on actions in the Eastern theatre. The Western Department, along with two smaller support forces, beseiged the Federal Capital of Washington, D.C. The ensuing siege lasted 5 months and claimed the lives of over 20,000 combatants on both sides. The seige began with the Confederate forces attacking Washington from 4 sides - the Maryland Corps to the East, the Army of North Carolina to the North, and the main body of the Western Department to the West and South. Troops from various parts of the Western Department manned their front lines, comprising of many miles of trenches and fortifications topped off with 5 large Redoubts.

The Siege of Washington:

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CSA:
Western Department - 88,386 Men, 100 Guns
Army of North Carolina - 43,500 Men, 50 Guns
Maryland Corps - 34,500 Men, 50 Guns

USA:
Army of Pennsylvania - 114,766 Men, 118 Guns
Maryland Corps - 29,800 Men, 60 Guns


Federal Assault on the Maryland Corps:
USA: I Corps, III Corps, VI Corps, and Cavalry Corps, Army of Pennsylvania
(48,550 Men, 60 Guns)

CSA: I Division and 9th Artillery Bde., Maryland Corps
(13,500 Men, 50 Guns)

Casualties and Losses:

USA: 635 Cavalry Killed, 1,270 Cavalry Wounded
1,992 Infantry Killed, 3,948 Infantry Wounded
83 Artillerymen Killed, 165 Artillerymen Wounded
3 Guns Disabled

CSA: 491 Infantry Killed, 981 Infantry Wounded

Result: Federal troops attack dug-in Confederate sentries and Redoubts and fall back with heavy casualties

Confederate Attack:
USA: VII Corps, Army of Pennsylvania(13,032 Men, 58 Guns)
CSA: I and III Corps, Western Department(22,864 Men)

Casualties and Losses:
USA: 411 Killed, 823 Wounded
CSA: 1,452 Killed, 2,903 Wounded

Result: Confederates counterattack and run into stiff resistance, they too fall back

Confederate Naval Assault:

USA: V Corps, Army of Pennsylvania(15,828 Men)

CSA: II and IV Corps, 3rd and 4th Arty Brigades, Western Department
(24,000 Men, 100 Guns)

Casualties and Losses:
USA: 738 Killed, 1,476 Wounded, 2,000 Captured
CSA: 1,327 Infantry Killed, 2,675 Infantry Wounded

Result: Confederates secure beachhead


Federal Counterattack:
USA: V Corps, Army of Pennsylvania(13,090 Men)

CSA: II and IV Corps, 3rd and 4th Arty Brigades, Western Department
(19,673 Men, 100 Guns)

Casualties and Losses:
USA: 831 Killed, 1,662 Wounded, 2,500 Captured
CSA: 905 Killed, 1,809 Wounded

Result: Federal army withdraws into the city, prepares defenses


Final Confederate Push:
USA: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII Corps, Army of Pennsylvania(89,806 Men, 110 Guns)
Maryland Corps(29,800 Men, 60 Guns)

CSA: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII Corps, Western Department(65,820 Men)
I, II, and III Corps, Army of North Carolina(36,000 Men)

Casualties and Losses:
USA: 6,483 Infantry Killed, 12,965 Infantry Wounded
202 Artillerymen Killed, 403 Artillerymen Wounded
6 Guns Disabled

CSA: 5,519 Infantry Killed, 11,037 Infantry Wounded, 9,000 Infantry Captured
108 Cavalry Killed, 217 Cavalry Wounded

Final Result: Confederate troops are routed by fierce combat, move north to Baltimore to regroup
and resupply, Washington is saved at a heavy cost.


Total Casualties:

USA: 10,455 Infantry Killed, 20,874 Infantry Wounded, 4,500 Infantry Captured
635 Cavalry Killed, 1,270 Cavalry Wounded
285 Artillerymen Killed, 568 Artillerymen Wounded, 9 Guns Disabled

38,587 Casualties Total


CSA: 9,694 Infantry Killed, 19,405 Infantry Wounded, 9,000 Infantry Captured
108 Cavalry Killed, 217 Cavalry Wounded

38,424 Casualties Total

Phyrric Union Victory

The fighting was intense, and both armies still are licking their wounds, but in the meantime, the armies in the Western theatres got busy.
In Western Virginia, the Federal Army of Rhode Island, attempting to retreat after the stalemate at Huntington, made their way north via the Teays Valley, attempting to make it to Lexington, Virginia, home of the famous Virginia Military Institute; However, they were followed by a Confederate Cavalry Screen and a "Running Bombardment" that followed them up the valley; meanwhile, advanced forces made their way to St. Albans, Virginia, while the Army of Western Virginia, acting as a support and reserve, was stationed nearby. A few days later, the Federal Lead Elements hit the Confederate Defense at St. Albans.

The Battle of St. Albans:

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Teays Valley Campaign
USA: Army of Rhode Island(96,777 Men, 120 Guns)
CSA: Army of Tennessee(89,900 Men, 100 Guns)
Army of Western Virginia(69,022 Men, 100 Guns)

Confederate "Running Bombardment":
USA: I Corps, Army of Rhode Island(15,134 Men)
CSA: Artillery Division, Army of Tennessee(3,000 Men, 100 Guns)

Casualties and Losses:
USA: 168 Killed, 336 Wounded
CSA: None


Vanguard Skirmish:
USA: 27th Infantry Brigade(3,741 Men)
CSA: 18th Cavalry Brigade(2,000 Men)

Casualties and Losses:
USA: 227 Killed, 453 Wounded
CSA: 99 Killed, 197 Wounded


Battle of St. Albans:
USA: I, II, and III Corps, Army of Rhode Island(45,224 Men)
CSA: IV and V Corps, Artillery Division, and Orphan Division, Army of Tennessee(33,000 Men)
I Corps, Army of Western Virginia(11,728 Men)


Casualties and Losses:
USA: 2,451 Killed, 4,902 Wounded, 5,000 Captured
CSA: 1,945 Killed, 3,891 Wounded

Confederate Victory

Finally, in Ohio, a Confederate scouting party came upon the main body of the Army of Ohio, heading north to a main route to Columbus. The Confederate Army quickly outmaneuvered them, forcing them into battle just north of Middletown, Ohio.

The Battle of Middletown:

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Battle of Middletown:

USA: Army of Ohio(110,247 Men, 120 Guns)
CSA: Army of Virginia(84,062 Men, 100 Guns)


Federal Left Flank - Federal Assault:
USA: I and II Corps, Army of Ohio(29,211 Men)
CSA: II Corps, Army of Virginia(11,484 Men)


Casualties and Losses:
USA: 1,583 Killed, 3,167 Wounded
CSA: 535 Killed, 1,071 Wounded


Federal Right Flank - Confederate Assault:
USA: III Corps, Army of Ohio(14,066 Men)
CSA: I and IV Corps, Army of Virginia(24,000 Men)


Casualties and Losses:
USA: 684 Killed, 1,369 Wounded, 2,000 Captured
CSA: 1,280 Killed, 2,560 Wounded


Federal Left Flank - Confederate Counterattack
USA: I and II Corps, Army of Ohio(27,628 Men)
CSA: II and III Corps, Army of Virginia(22,433 Men)

Casualties and Losses:
USA: 1,428 Killed, 2,855 Wounded, 3,000 Captured
CSA: 1,108 Killed, 2,215 Wounded


Federal Counterattack:
USA: I, II, III, IV, and V Corps, Army of Ohio(63,522 Men, 53 Guns)
CSA: I, II, III, and IV Corps, Army of Virginia(44,045 Men)


Casualties and Losses:
USA: 2,961 Men Killed, 5,923 Men Wounded
CSA: 2,387 Men Killed, 4,775 Men Wounded


Total Casualties:

USA: 6,656 Men Killed, 13,314 Men Wounded, 5,000 Men Captured
24,970 Casualties Total

CSA: 5,310 Men Killed, 10,561 Men Wounded
15,871 Casualties Total

Phyrric Union Victory

This concludes turn 4, I will begin editing the numbers after dinner.

Edited numbers for Army of Pennsylvania and Western Department up.

Just the Army of Virginia and Army of Ohio to do now.

All numbers edited.

Only waiting on Kagemusha now.

Can't wait!

STILL waiting on Kagemusha. :P

:P.

anyone message him yet................ we all know he has been on.

Kagemusha was taken prisoner of the brave cavalry from Rhode Island. He asked me to send order to all his soldiers to end the rebellion and to join the glorious Army of Rhodes Island! :juggle2:

If Fisherking or host can take control of my army for this turn? I am sorry but i have some other things i have to focus right now.

Okay, that will be fine. And feel free to say so if you need to at any other time, it's absolutely fine. ;)

Fisherking, would you like to take control of their army?

I will do what I can.

Okay. Feel free to PM me with orders any time you're ready.

are we still playing or what?

I am sure he will get to it as soon as he can.

Something may have come up that slowed him down.

I've got it all done, I'll post it some time later this week, probably Friday as I have Friday off.

TURN 5:

This turn saw the armies in the East take little action as they licked their wounds. However, one major battle in the East did happen; The advanced elements of the Army of Pennsylvania, struggling to get out of Washington as they were under bombardment from Confederate positions on Arlington Heights, met the Confederate Army of North Carolina and the Confederate Maryland Corps in battle, in the vicinity of one of the 5 Confederate Redoubts used in the Siege of Washington; the Lee Redoubt. The Confederate troops got there first, quickly getting artillery on the Redoubt to use for later, looking over the several small villages below, where later that day, the bloody act would once again resume...

Battle of the Lee Redoubt:

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Battle of the Lee Redoubt:
USA: I, II, III, V, and VII Corps, Reserve DIvision, Army of Pennsylvania(66,709 Men)
II Division, Maryland Corps(13,800 Men)

CSA: Maryland Corps(36,009 Men)
Army of North Carolina(41,844 Men)




Skirmish at South Hill:
USA: 1st and 2nd Infantry Brigades, I Corps, Army of Pennsylvania(5,225 Men)
CSA: II Division, Conf. Maryland Corps(12,000 Men)

Casualties and Losses:
USA: 420 Killed, 839 Wounded, 1,000 Captured
CSA: 582 Killed, 1,164 Wounded

Result: Two brigades of the I Corps attempted to hold off over twice their number of Confederates. The Confederates took heavy loss, but eventually beat the Federals back.





Attack on St. Lo Township:
USA: II Corps and 65th Infantry Brigade, Army of Pennsylvania(17,336 Men)
CSA: I Corps and 99th Infantry Brigade, Army of North Carolina(14,310 Men)

Casualties and Losses:
USA: 808 Killed, 1,617 Wounded
CSA: 776 Killed, 1,551 Wounded

Result: Federal forces entrenched themselves around the St. Lo Township, a small community that has fewer people than the average battalion. The Confederates attacked and were repulsed by fierce fighting, but at a heavy cost for the Federals.




Action at the Bloody Lane:
USA: III and IV Corps, 3rd Infantry Brigade, Army of Pennsylvania(32,637 Men)
CSA: III Corps, Army of North Carolina, I Division, Conf. Maryland Corps(22,957)

Casualties and Losses:
USA: 1,334 Killed, 2,679 Wounded
CSA: 1,266 Killed, 2,531 Wounded, 2,000 Captured

Result: Outnumbered, but brave, Confederate forces attacked across the field under withering fire from the Federals. They managed to put up a fierce fight and at one point even mount a bayonet charge. At first, it was successful, but then, two Federal Brigades came up in support, sweeping the Confederates back across the field, and capturing 2,000 of them.



The Battle of Marylanders:
USA: II Division, Fed. Maryland Corps(13,800 Men, 60 Guns)
CSA: III Division, Conf. Maryland Corps(9,000 Men)

Casualties and Losses:
USA: 559 Infantry Killed, 1,119 Infantry Wounded
266 Artillerymen Killed, 9 Guns Spiked(this means that the barrel or powderhole was plugged) or Destroyed
CSA: 640 Killed, 1,280 Wounded

Result: The III Division of the Confederate Maryland Corps was ordered to attack it's own bretheren, the II Division of the Federal Maryland Corps. The two forces of Marylanders locked horns and fought bravely, both sides fighting to a stalemate. The Confederates fell back in the end, though, so by default, it was a Federal victory.



Confederate advance along Confederate Left:
USA: 1st and 2nd Infantry Brigades + Cavalry Corps, Army of Pennsylvania(12,168 Men)
CSA: II Division, Conf. Maryland Corps(11,418 Men)

Casualties and Losses:
USA: 437 Cavalry Killed, 873 Cavalry Wounded
177 Infantry Killed, 355 Infantry Wounded

CSA: 629 Killed, 1,258 WOunded, 2,000 Captured

Result: Confederate Infantry, trying their luck, advanced along their left flank, where earlier, two Federal Infantry brigades broke and ran;
However, the Confederate advance runs smack dab into over 9,300 Federal Cavalrymen, as well as the two reformed Infantry brigades. The Confederates
put up a fight, but eventually turn tail and run; The cavalry ride into them, killing many, and taking many more prisoners.


Total Casualties:

Army of Pennsylvania: 2,740 Infantry Killed, 5,481 Infantry Wounded, 1,000 Captured, 437 Cavalry Killed, 873 Cavalry Wounded
Fed. Maryland Corps: 559 Infantry Killed, 1,119 Infantry Wounded, 266 Artillerymen Killed, 9 Guns Spiked

Total: 4,002 Killed, 7,472 Wounded, 1,000 Captured


Army of North Carolina: 1,409 Killed, 3,370 Wounded, 1,000 Captured
Maryland Corps: 2,484 Killed, 4,968 Wounded, 3,000 Captured

Total: 3,893 Killed, 8,338 Wounded, 4,000 Captured

Result: Stalemate, Confederates take redoubt but lose many men, Confederate forces unable to continue on

Both sides fail to accomplish their goals; the Federals fail in that they were to attack Baltimore, and the Confederates were trying to fight their way back into the Entrenchments around Washington to tighten the noose once more. Meanwhile, somewhat farther north, the 6th Corps, Army of New York was dispatched to assist the Army of Pennsylvania in besieging Baltimore; However, they suddenly find themselves confronted with 2 Confederate Corps near Abingdon, Maryland.

Battle of Abingdon:

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Battle of Abingdon:
USA: VI Corps, Army of New York(16,000)
CSA: I and II Corps, Western Department(20,363)


Federal Right Flank:
USA: 86th and 87th Infantry Brigades(8,000)
CSA: 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th Infantry Brigades(10,187)

Casualties and Losses:
USA: 373 Killed, 746 Wounded
CSA: 489 Killed, 977 Wounded


Federal Center:
USA: 88th Infantry Brigade(4,000)
CSA: 28th and 29th Infantry Brigades(5,088)

Casualties and Losses:
USA: 188 Killed, 377 Wounded
CSA: 246 Killed, 492 Wounded


Federal Left Flank:
USA: 89th Infantry Brigade(4,000)
CSA: 30th and 31st Infantry Brigades(5,088)

Casualties and Losses:
USA: 205 Killed, 411 Wounded
CSA: 238 Killed, 476 Wounded


Total Casualties:
USA: 766 Killed, 1,534 Wounded
2,300 Casualties total

CSA: 973 Killed, 1,945 Wounded
2,918 Casualties total


Result: Tactical Confederate Victory, Strategic Federal Victory

With both sides making little progress, it appears that a War of Attrition may set in if neither side takes the initiative...still, this gives the Union a great advantage...

Meanwhile, in the West; The desperate Army of Rhode Island, surrounded either by mountains or Confederate troops, has taken a gamble and attacked the Confederate Army of Tennessee.

Second Battle of St. Albans:

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2nd Battle of St. Albans:
Belligerents:
USA: Army of Rhode Island(111,784 Men)
CSA: Army of Tennessee(102,212 Men)

Federal Attack across Valley:
USA: I, II, and III Corps, 3rd and 4th Artillery Brigades, Army of Rhode Island(48,824 Men, 120 Guns)
CSA: I and II Corps, Army of Tennessee(22,871 Men)

Casualties and Losses:
USA: 2,108 Killed, 4,217 Wounded
CSA: 935 Killed, 1,871 Wounded

Result: Federal forces amassed for an attack on the Confederate Force on the other side of a mountain valley, coming under heavy Rifle fire.
Federal Artillery caused high Confederate Casualties, but the Federal Infantry were shredded.


Federal Cavalry Flanking Attack:
USA: I, II, III, and IV Cavalry Corps, Army of Rhode Island(39,176 Men)
CSA: I and II Cavalry Corps, Army of Tennessee(14,001 Men, 100 Guns)

Casualties and Losses:
USA: 1,443 Killed, 2,886 Wounded
CSA: 635 Killed, 1,270 WOunded(including 136 Artillerymen Killed; 5 Guns Disabled)

Result: Outnumbered nearly 3-1 by Federal Forces, Confederate Cavalry bravely engaged the Federal
Lead element, taking the cavalry column by surprise. The Confederate and Federal cavalry skirnmished
before the Confederate Guns were brought up, slaying many federal troops and forcing their column back.


Federal Night Attack:
USA: I, II, and III Corps, Army of Rhode Island(43,116 Men)
CSA: I and II Corps, Army of Tennessee(21,936 Men)

Casualties and Losses:
USA: 1,118 Killed, 2,237 Wounded
CSA: 1,189 Killed, 2,378 Wounded, 4,000 Captured

Result: The Federal forces, in the quiet of night, moved in formation across the valley, up the other side, and found themselves right inside the Confederate encampment.
Most Confederate troops were asleep, but the few standing watch quickly alerted the others to the Federal presence when Rifles were heard discharging. The Federal troops
then routed the Confederates by capturing many of them and causing over 3,500 casualties to the Confederates, whilst sustaining a similar loss to their own troops. The
Confederate Line is broken and the Confederate troops retreat in the next few hours.


Total Casualties:
USA: 3,226 Infantry Killed, 6,454 Infantry Wounded
1,443 Cavalry Killed, 2,886 Cavalry Wounded
4,669 Total Dead, 9,340 Total Wounded
14,009 Casualties Total


CSA: 2,124 Infantry Killed, 4,249 Infantry Wounded, 4,000 Infantry Captured
499 Cavalry Killed, 1,270 cavalry Wounded
136 Artillerymen Killed, 5 Guns Disabled
2,759 Total Dead, 5,519 Total Wounded, 4,000 Captured
12,278 Casualties Total

Result: Tactical Federal Victory; Strategic Stalemate

The Gamble pays off, and the Army of Tennessee retreats. This means that the Army of Rhode Island will be free to escape, but it must move quickly...

This concludes Turn 5. I will update army numbers at a later time.

OP Army Numbers updated.

Btw guys, there were several recruitment requests which I could not allow because they would put you over the maximum troop count for your armies. I recruited only as much as is allowed by the rules.

Only have to do the numbers for the Armies of Rhode Island and Tennessee.

Alright, all numbers edited. Please start sending your orders in. ;)

Alright, just a small announcement: I am now going to be giving players Spy information after this turn.

Is this game dead?

It is sort of my fault.

My net box died and with Easter it took over a week to get up on line again.

OK.

So we leally managed to interrupt the communication lines pf the rebels. Interesting!

Sorry for the wait guys, Centurion is still having problems with his Wifi and I haven't heard from Kage since before turn 5, though since he (IIRC) was a very high up member of the board and a friend of Tosa, I don't blame his absence.

no fisher took over for me though if i had known it was this long haha i would have been fine.

and btw kage i believe kage said he needed a break

Oh, whoops, that's right, Fisherking sent your orders for you.

So we're waiting on Kage then. That's fine with me.