Across a Deadly Field by Hill, John -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Contents Acknowledgements and Thanks An Introduction to the Eastern Scenarios

For the Confederacy to Win the War... For the Union to Win the War...

Organizational Options

Using Generic Stands

Two, Three or Even Four Stands Per Brigade or Regiment – They All Work

Optional Rules

Unequal Stands Variable Arrival Time Regular Disengagement Extreme Disengagement Road Column Under Fire Continuous Movement Stragglers

Straggling Penalties Recovering Stragglers

Artillery Battery Withdrawal Artillery Fire Over Infantry Optional Canister Exception Shaken Unit Forward Movement Area Fire Leader Benefit Differentiation

Extra Movement Morale Benefit Firing Benefit Artillery Firing Benefit Leader Triggered Reaction

Playing ADF with 15mm Johnny Reb III units Sequential Dismounted Cavalry Fire Alternate 1:60 Cavalry Representation

Eastern Terrain

The Illusion of Scale Modeling the Terrain

Scale and Elevation

Terrain Details

Light and Heavy Woods The Eastern Roads A Multitude of Fences Orchards

The First Day of Gettysburg Scenario Set

July 1, 1863

A Muddled Concentration Historical Restraints and the Fog of War Armies Approaching Gettysburg – A Climate of Uncertainty

The First Day of Gettysburg Scenario Set

The Terrain – North of Gettysburg Scenario Setup Scenario Unit Designations Generals Lee and Meade

The Opposing Forces

Army Comparison Historical Losses

The Army Lists

Army of the Potomac – Left Wing (I, III, XI & XII Corps) Army of Northern Virginia (II & III Corps)

The First Day of Gettysburg – Muster Point Values

Army of the Potomac: I, III, XI, and XII Corps Muster Point Values Army of Northern Virginia: III and II Corps Muster Point Values

The Devil to Pay

The Union Situation The Confederate Situation Scenario Specific Rules

Scenario Setup Scenario Length Victory Conditions Game Initiative Confederate Infantry Union Cavalry Hall’s Battery Optional Unit – Jenkin’s Cavalry Brigade

Historical Outcome Summary Order of Battle

The Union Forces The Confederate Forces

McPherson’s Ridge

The Confederate Situation The Union Situation Scenario Specific Rules

Scenario Length 4 p.m. Game, Victory Conditions 5 p.m. Game, Victory Conditions Scenario Initiative Scenario Variant – if Reynolds is Still Alive Confederate Infantry Confederate Artillery Union Infantry Union Artillery Union Cavalry

Historical Outcome Summary Order of Battle

The Union Forces The Confederate Forces

Seminary Ridge

The Confederate Situation The Union Situation Scenario Specific Rules

Scenario Length Scenario Initiative Confederate Infantry Confederate Artillery Union Retreats Union Infantry Union Artillery Union Cavalry Union Breastworks

Historical Outcome Summary Order of Battle

The Union Forces The Confederate Forces

Along the Chambersburg Pike

Scenario Specific Rules

Scenario Setup Scenario Length Victory Conditions Scenario Initiative Confederate Infantry Confederate Artillery Union Cavalry

Historical Outcome Summary Order of Battle

The Union Forces The Confederate Forces

Barlow’s Knoll

Historical Outcome Combined Scenarios: “Barlow’s Knoll” and “Slocum Arrives” Combined Scenarios: “Barlow’s Knoll” and “McPherson’s Ridge” Scenario Specific Rules

Initiative and Scenario Restrictions Scenario Length Victory Conditions March Column Restrictions Artillery Fire Over Infantry Optional – Confederate Redeployment Option Charles Coster’s Brigade Orlando Smith’s Brigade

Summary Order of Battle

The Union Forces The Confederate Forces

Slocum Arrives

But what if... Slocum Wasn’t Slow? Two Versions of the Scenario

Slocum Arrives – 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Slocum Arrives – 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Scenario Specific Rules

Scenario Initiative Scenario Setup Recommended Optional Rules Victory Conditions Scenario Restrictions 26th Georgia Regiment as Artillery Support Combined Scenario 2 p.m. Scenario – Devin’s Cavalry Brigade The 17th Virginia Cavalry Wilkeson’s Battery – On Barlow’s Knoll Rock Creek Woods Ridge Crest Line

Summary Order of Battle

The Union Forces The Confederate Forces

A Long Afternoon, A Very Long Day, A Very Tough Day

A Long Afternoon

Victory Conditions Orders of Battle

A Very Long Day

The Confederate Situation The Union Situation

A Very Tough Day

Confederate Alternate Situation Union Response Victory Conditions

Attacking the Pipe Creek Line

Midmorning, Seminary Ridge July 1: The Pipe Creek Union Deployment July 1: The Confederate Attack A Moderated Scenario Summary Order of Battle

Army of the Potomac Left Wing: Major General John Reynolds Army of Northern Virginia

Attacking the Pipe Creek Line – Small Version

Scenario Time and Victory Conditions Scenario Initiative

“Put the Boys In!”

The Confederates Gather Scenario Specific Rules

Scenario Length, Initiative and Victory Condition Terrain Description Possible Ford Imboden Re-Entry VMI Cadets

Historical Outcome Order of Battle

Weapon Abbreviations Army of the Shenandoah Army of the Valley District

Hunter Takes Command – Piedmont

The War Department, Late Evening, May 18, 1864, Washington, DC An Unexpected Crisis A Grumbling Curmudgeon Steps Up Moves and Countermoves Scenario Specific Rules

Scenario Length, Initiative and Victory Conditions Terrain Union Set-Up Confederate Set-Up

Historical Outcome Order of Battle

Weapon Abbreviations Army of the Shenandoah The Army of the Valley District

Black Courage – New Market Heights

Scenario Specific Rules

Scenario Length, Initiative and Victory Conditions Confederate Setup Confederate Morale Degradation Union Setup Expanded Scenario Terrain Description The Heavy Works The Abatis Field The Obstacles Uncapped Muskets The Fog

Historical Outcome Order of Battle

Weapon Abbreviations Army of the James The Confederate Forces

Charging Heavy Works

Simplifying Impact Resolution Optional Regimental Redeployment

Imprint

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