The Battle of Neutralville (2)

Since I play this game solo, I don;t really want to "win" the game. I rather play the game as an exploration, to see how the battle unfolds.

As neither side could yet see the other, due to the central hill and village, both sides wanted to move forward as soon as possible. Due to our rules, in which one has to roll for unit activation, and then roll for movement distance, the speed at which troops can move during a give turn is variable.

At the end of turn 1, the situation is as follows:

The Confederates have moved the cavalry on their left flank forward, hoping to dash quickly for the hill. The infantry is following at a slower pace. On the right flank, not much progress has yet been made. Note that Napoleon (the Lucky General token) already has switched sides.

The Union moves forward as well, also leading with the cavalry.

A general overview at the end of turn 1:

Let's see what the situation is at the end of turn 2.

The infantry units at the Confederate right flank are moving forward through the corn field. Difficult ground, so they advance slowly. 

The Union Infantry on all flanks have made progress. The Cavalry has taken up position in a small wood.

The Confederate left flank is moving according to plan. The cavalry are well positioned behind the hill, and the plan is that 3 infantry units will occupy the hill such that they can establish a defensive position there.

 

Turn 3:

 The Confederates are reorganizing somewhat at the foot of the hill, while approaching the village. The villagers now roll for alliance, but the die roll says they remain neutral and will take shots at whoever is closest.

The villagers flee in one of the houses. Note I replace a house with a little floorplan to make room for the figures.

The Union infantry sees the villagers, decide they're in the way, and take some shots ...

Turn 4:

The  Confederate infantry has started moving on the hill ... slowly but surely.

On their right flank, the infantry is involved in some firefight with the villagers. The villagers count as a light unit, so should be eliminated quickly (but you never now, they shoot back!)

A close up of the fight in the village. The Rebel Oak Infantry has taken an adjoining house.

The view from the Union right flank. Not their cavalry has come out of the woods, and has swung to the left side of the hill, ready to charge over the top if needed.

The Union left flank is getting organized to take the village.

Turn 5:

The  firefight in the village continues. The Union has also occupied one of the houses.

A view on the village from the Union side.

On the hill the Union cavalry has charged, ans has driven back the Confederate infantry.

Another view on the hill, with an event card played by the Confederate side.

Another view on the village:

Another view from the Union left flank:

To be continued ...