Glad you enjoyed it. I actually wrote an article about this battle many years ago, for the Confederate Historical Society. I remember one point that I will not forget, is that at one point a Confederate unit was running low on ammunition, so the Brigadier and staff were ferrying it to them on horseback! It is little details like that, which you discover in research, that really stick in your mind. Was fun to watch. Quite a few similar sized actions were fought in the Shenandoah Valley and West Virginia. Also, some of the opening actions in Missouri, when the State was attempting to Secede, although small, are interesting. All of the actions fought in Arkansas would be about the right size too! Anyway, keep up the good work, fun to watch!
54th Massachusetts made it to Florida once they had a recoup that was needed after Ft. Wagner in South Carolina. The famous regiment was relegated to the rear ranks when approaching Olustee, so when the Union troops decided they'd had enough, the 54th acted valiantly, and succeeded, as part of the retreating army's rear guard.
Very interesting to hear, thanks for sharing. The rear guard of a retreating force is often overlooked but is almost the most important part of an army as it is responsible for the survival or destruction of the larger army. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Never heard of Olustee before. Cool scenario! What playmat are you using (it looks really nice)? Did you make it yourself (if yes, what did you use?)? Does it roll up and store or stay out all the time?
Neither had I, It was a viewer request which was really fun to research and play. I purchased the matt on ali express www.aliexpress.com/item/4001085071856.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.26.523b1802Bug7cM It rolls up well although does shed a bit of flock. Thanks for watching and for your support.
Glad you enjoyed it. I actually wrote an article about this battle many years ago, for the Confederate Historical Society. I remember one point that I will not forget, is that at one point a Confederate unit was running low on ammunition, so the Brigadier and staff were ferrying it to them on horseback! It is little details like that, which you discover in research, that really stick in your mind. Was fun to watch. Quite a few similar sized actions were fought in the Shenandoah Valley and West Virginia. Also, some of the opening actions in Missouri, when the State was attempting to Secede, although small, are interesting. All of the actions fought in Arkansas would be about the right size too! Anyway, keep up the good work, fun to watch!
Thanks, Ken,
I really appreciate the life you project into history with the account of the Brigadier. Thanks for that.
Thanks again for watching.
54th Massachusetts made it to Florida once they had a recoup that was needed after Ft. Wagner in South Carolina. The famous regiment was relegated to the rear ranks when approaching Olustee, so when the Union troops decided they'd had enough, the 54th acted valiantly, and succeeded, as part of the retreating army's rear guard.
Very interesting to hear, thanks for sharing. The rear guard of a retreating force is often overlooked but is almost the most important part of an army as it is responsible for the survival or destruction of the larger army. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Never heard of Olustee before. Cool scenario! What playmat are you using (it looks really nice)? Did you make it yourself (if yes, what did you use?)? Does it roll up and store or stay out all the time?
Neither had I, It was a viewer request which was really fun to research and play.
I purchased the matt on ali express www.aliexpress.com/item/4001085071856.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.26.523b1802Bug7cM
It rolls up well although does shed a bit of flock.
Thanks for watching and for your support.
What do you use for railroads?
Hey, thanks for watching. I built the tracks for this game. th-cam.com/video/f6d58yKzlzQ/w-d-xo.html is the link to my terrain-building video.