ACW Peninsular Campaign - Part Six

It is some six weeks since my last post on this campaign, hopefully I can now get back on track and show the events occurring on the Choke Peninsular. I do want to fight a test battle using the new game mechanics I discussed in an earlier post, just to ensure that I am happy with them.  But for now and for your viewing pleasure.


First Division of VI Corps marching south through the town Bourne.

Brigadier General Slocum had assured the townsfolk that the army would be merely passing through, and there would be no pillaging or looting by his men.

The people stayed indoors and peered through windows as the Yankee column rumbled by.

On the Paytonville to Stockton Road, Wise's Legion cavalry headed east before turning north to reinforce Crow Bridge.

The cavalry would support 12th Mississippi and 4th Virginia Battery, currently holding the bridge.

Looking down on Wise's Legion Cavalry from the lower southern slopes of Choke Heights.

Also on the move from Stockton, is Brigadier General Rodes and the 5th Alabama.

Skirting the edge of North Inlet, they too are making for Crow Bridge.

General Rodes will take command of most of his brigade at the bridge.

Further to the west, the flying cavalry brigade is leaving Paytonville and heading north along the West Road.

With the waters of Arrowhead Sound to their left, they are to offer assistance to 6th Alabama, currently holding Choke Heights, as well as covering the West Road into the Peninsular.

Looking down from the steep western slopes of Choke Heights.

Paytonville is left behind as the flying cavalry brigade move north.

More to follow.