So, what I really need to do it capture Cairo. I've tried that unsuccessfully, and am pretty concerned about a growing Federal army in Bowling Green, Kentucky which is lead by U.S. Grant. I am trying to build a wall of defense along the Tennessee - Kentucky border because of it. So I'm hesitant to t...
Ok. Makes sense. What I really need is two fleets in the area.
One blockading Cairo, in attack mode, and the other recovering in Paducah.
That way I can alternate them.
I believe I made the mistake of not leaving my naval force in Cape Girardeau in the attack mode, but instead put them in a defensive stance. There were more than 7 Confederate ships there. Doesn't that constitute a blockade or do they have to be in the attack stance? Anyway, it has added spice to th...
I made a mistake with the 1st Arkansas Cavalry and paid the price...I must be like many of the military leaders of that day...Learning as I go...Sometimes the hard way. At least it wasn't a whole division or corp.
I appreciate you kind words regarding my AAR... I have never played anything other than solo in any of the wargames I own. I love the solo experience, and at this time am not ready to go PBEM, but I thank you for the offer. I will definitely give it some more thought though.
The hustle and bustle of Christmas has caused me to fall a bit behind in the timeline I gave awhile ago. The Christmas newspaper will drop this evening, Eastern time. Merry Christmas! God Bless us everyone. :D P.S. - This issue has a few really nice columns from Richmond newpapers in 1861. Do you th...
Thanks for your support. I am enjoying writing the AAR. By reporting it as a newspaper it has almost feels like I am doing an alternate history like Turtledove did with "Guns of the South". Except I don't have to come up with the story, the game does it for me :thumbsup: However, the South takes a r...