RebelYell & I started a game. Can't handle the tourney, too much of a regular schedule, can't squeeze it in. But two PbeMs are possible.
Mar62 - had been assembling a bigger navy than usual, taking a different tack in this game (me, Union), Decided to attack H&D with Grant and three Divs, all Sailored (KY still 'neutral'). Also, close blockaded Charleston & Wilmington, up close and personal. Furthermore, to land in Suffolk, VA to attack Norfolk.
Well, the fort running went OK and both are blockaded.
Grant lost half of a force of 16K to AS Johnston just waiting for him - when the h*** am I gonna learn to recon, fer cryin' out loud?
But that was nothing.
The three Divs in the Norfolk EF landed in Suffolk, went to attack Norfolk (10 Days to get there; two Divs Sailored) and RebelYell brought JJ and R E Lee to the party in wtf force. Lee unlocked early, it seems, I sure wasn't near Richmond.
Forgot about (a) RR movement speeds, and (b) how the program positively delights in handing you the Worst Retreat Possible.
So...
looks like the Norfolk EF is buttered toast - with Meagher, too (!@#$%!!!).
Stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid.