One item is that there were two formations designated as 3rd Corp. Anyway, I digress.
This battle came about because, Robert E. Lee managed to out-manoeuvre Pope. Lee also managed this because of the mental stamina of the men under his command.
The battle of Brawners Farm took place South of Stoney Ridge a few days before Manassas. Although a small action it was no less sanguine, with both sides standing toe-to-toe in close range fire. Even the Officers suffered.
Amongst the Confederates, Taliaferro was wounded three times and General Ewell had his leg shattered by a minie ball which led to amputation.
This was a foretaste of events to come. Jackson had found an excellent position on the wooded
hillside of Stony Ridge from which to fight a defensive battle.
Jackson was also aided in his defense by an unfinished railway embankment. Knowing that Longstreet was on his way in support Jackson settled his men in position for the coming battle.
The Union General Pope finally found out where Jackson was, having found out about the battle of Brawners Farm. However, Popes army as well as his battle plan was in total chaos thanks to the speed and hard marching of the Confederate forces.
The Union Army gradually assembled from all points of the compass in front of Jackson's position as Pope sent forward any formations
within marching distance.
The battle was fought over two days. On the first day (the 29th ), Jackson was against the Union Generals; Siegel, Heinztelman and Reno
plus a Division led by John F. Reynolds.
Longstreet, with Lee, turned up later on the first day. As much as Lee wanted Longstreet to attack to take the pressure off Jackson, Longstreet demurred wanting to know what was in front of him.
Jackson's men held on, at one point throwing rocks at the advancing Union forces due to a shortage of ammunition.
On the 2nd day, ( the 30th ) Longstreet attacked!!;
Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.
Left Wing ( 29th August)
24,000 = 24 points.
Major General Stonewall Jackson @ 2 points.
General Ambrose P. Hill @ 2 points.
3 stands of 1st class Line Infantry @ 3 points = 9 points.
3 stands of 2nd class Line infantry @ 2 points = 6 points.
1 stand (A ) James E.B Stuart,s cavalry;
dismounted @ 1 point = 1 point.
1 stand ( B ) Fitzhugh,s cavalry;
dismounted @ 1 point = 1 point
3 stands of Horse Artillery @ 1 point = 3 points.
Union Army of Virginia;
Formations present on the 29th August
48,000 = 48 points.
1st Corp ;
Franz Siegel ; @ 1 point.
6 stands of 2nd class Line Infantry @ 2 points = 12 points.
2 stands of Horse Artillery @ 1 point = 2 points.
3rd Corp ( from the Army of Potomac )
Samuel Heinztelman @ 1 point.
4 stands of 2nd class Line Infantry @ 2points = 8 points.
2 stands of Heavy Artillery' @ 2 points = 4 points.
9th Corp;
Jesse L. Reno @ 1 point.
4 stands of 2nd class Line Infantry @ 2 points = 8 points.
2 stands of Heavy Artillery @ 2 points = 4 points.
John F. Reynolds @ 1 point. Reserve Division;
1 stand of 1st class Line Infantry @ 3 points = 3 points.
1 stand of 2nd class Line Infantry @ 2 points = 2 points.
1 stand of Horse Artillery @ 1 point = 1 point.
Notes;
● This 1st battle will last for 8 turns.
●The Confederate Army get the Initiative Point on every turn even when they move 2nd.
● The Confederate Army moves 1st on the
first game turn. All other Game-Turns are
diced for as usual.
● The line of trees count as a wooded area.
● The railway embankment counts as a Trench
or low earthworks.
The Battlemap;
The Battle. The first day;
The second day, 30th August 1862;
Confederate Army of Northern Virginia
Right Wing; 26,000 = 26 points.
Major General James Longstreet @ 2 points.
Nathan " Shanks" Evans @ 2 points.
4 stands of 1st class Infantry @ 3 points = 12 points.
4 stands of 2nd class Infantry @ 2 points = 8 points.
2 stands of Horse Artillery @ 1 point = 2 points.
Union Army of Virginia = 22,000.
5th Corps;
Fitz-John Porter @ 1 point.
5 stands of 2nd class infantry @ 2 points = 10 points.
1 stand of Horse Artillery @ 1 point = 1 point.
3rd Corp;
Irvin McDowell @ 1 point.
4 stands of 2nd class Infantry @ 2 points = 8 points.
1 stand of Horse Artillery @ 1 point = 1 point.
As you can see on the map, those Stands that are positioned on the table for the 2nd battle are marked in red.
This second picture shows the stands that show up on the 2nd day.
Robert E. Lee turned up late on the first day with Longstreet.
The Union General John Pope finally arrived on the second day.
Although both Generals were present, they did not directly influence the battle so they have no points.
The Confederate Cavalry are worth 1point. When dismounted, the cavalrymen have zero points and a basic die is rolled for their firing and close combat.
The two Confederate stands positioned on the
flank of Chinn ridge can be bought on during
the 2nd battle. The Confederate player throws
a die 6 at the start of their chosen Game Turn.
A six must be thrown for these two stands to
be moved onto the table.
The first and second day of the battle are played as two games each of 8 Game Turns. At the end of the first game, the Confederate player may reorganise any Stands still positioned on or around Stoney Ridge.
Bull Run can only be crossed at the bridges.
Well, this is my interpretation of the battle.
All done on a 3 foot x 2 foot table with 15mm
figures.
The figures shown in the pictures are Peter Pig and Miniature Figurines with a few Essex Miniatures.
The flags are by Peter Pig. The square bases are cardboard and the round bases are 40mm MDF From Minibits ( Pendraken ).
