For those interested in C&GII, the team will be presenting the following games at H'con, which include eleven Napoleonic, three AWI, two Marlburian, one Pike and Shot, one American Civil war and one Mexican-American war, for a total of nineteen events:
Thursday
T-481
Fire in the Steppe: 1673 Cecora
Pike and Shot: 6 PM: Length: 4:
Hosted by: David Bonk: Scale: 28mm:
Rules: Carnage&GloryII – ECW/TYW: No. of Players: 6.
In October, 1673, Hetman Sobieski orders Polish infantry and
cavalry to capture Cossack/Turkish base at Crecora.
T-476
Battle of Clapps's Mill
AWI: 10 AM: Length: 4:
Hosted by: Bob McCaskill:
Scale: 28mm: Rules: Carnage&GloryII – SYW/AWI: No. of Players: 6.
LTC Bernard Tarlton investigates an American force as his
troops are gathering provisions at Clapp's Mill. The American
Advance guard challenge him with militia, Continentals and
Indians.
T-474
Pre-Polotsk 1812
Napoleonic: 5 PM: Length: 6: Hosted by: John Snead: Scale: 25mm:
Rules: Carnage&GloryII – NAP: No. of Players: 6.
On the northern flank of the French advance, a non-historical
encounter between the French and the Russians.
Friday
F-484
Russia, July 1708, Morning
Age of Marlborough: 10 AM: Length: 4:
Hosted by: Lyle Bickley:
Scale: 28mm: Rules: Carnage&GloryII – MAR: No. of Players: 6.
Breaking out of winter quarters in July, 1708 a Swedish
advance force surprises the Russian's at a strategic crossroads.
Both sides try to secure the best ground for the coming battle
F-485
Russia, July 1708, Afternoon
Age of Marlborough: 7 PM: Length: 4:
Hosted by: Lyle Bickley:
Scale: 28mm: Rules: Carnage&GloryII – MAR: No. of Players: 8.
In July, 1708 Russian and Swedish forces march to battle. Both
sides' deployment depends on the results of the morning battle
F-241
Chestnut Hill, December 1777
AWI: 10 AM: Length: 5:
Hosted by: Richard Mentch:
Scale: 28mm: Rules: Carnage&GloryII – SYW/AWI: No. of Players: 8.
An American War of Independence What If? scenario: Being a
speculation upon the success of Lord Cornwallis in an attack
on the American Right Wing northwest of Philadelphia prior to
the encampment at Valley Forge. Not recommended for kids.
F-475
Pre-Polotsk 1812
Napoleonic: 9 AM: Length: 6:
Hosted by: John Snead:
Scale: 25mm: Rules: Carnage&GloryII – NAP: No. of Players: 6.
On the northern flank of the French advance, a non-historical
encounter between the French and the Russians.
F-477
Lecco Bridgehead
Napoleonic: 9 AM: Length: 5: Hosted by: Tom Garnett: Scale: 28mm: Rules: Carnage&GloryII – NAP: No. of Players: 6.
After the French defeat at Magnano, they began the long
retreat to defensive positions along the Adda River, north of the
Po. In the first of a series of Russo-Austrian cross-river attacks,
the Russian forces established the first successful attack at
Lecco, the mouth of Lake Como and the Adda on 26 April 1799.
F-487
Battle of Cacabelos
Napoleonic: 10 AM: Length: 6:
Hosted by: Guy Gormley:
Scale: 15mm: Rules: Carnage&GloryII – NAP: No. of Players: 4.
The action at the defile of Cacabellos, 3 January 1809 during
Sir John Moore"s retreat to Corunna. This is a delaying action
by light forces of the British rearguard and the lead elements
of Marshal Soult's pursuing army. The purpose of the British
stand was to give Moore time to destroy the stores at his main
supply depot at Villafranca, six miles to the west.
F-472
Salamanca – The Initial Action 22 July 1812
Napoleonic: 5 PM: Length: 5:
Hosted by: John Snead:
Scale: 25mm: Rules: Carnage&GloryII – NAP: No. of Players: 6.
GdD Thomieres has strayed too far from the main elements of
the French Army. Sir Edward Pakenham has been ordered to
attack the unsuspecting French. Historically a crushing British
victory. Can you do better?
F-478 Lecco Bridgehead
Napoleonic: 7 PM: Length: 5:
Hosted by: Tom Garnett:
Scale: 28mm: Rules: Carnage&GloryII – NAP: No. of Players: 6.
After the French defeat at Magnano, they began the long
retreat to defensive positions along the Adda River, north of the
Po. In the first of a series of Russo-Austrian cross-river attacks,
the Russian forces established the first successful attack at
Lecco, the mouth of Lake Como and the Adda on 26 April 1799
Saturday
S-483
Raid: 1778
AWI: 7 PM: Length: 4:
Hosted by: David Bonk:
Scale: 40mm: Rules: Carnage&GloryII – SYW/AWI: No. of Players: 6.
In 1778 British and Hessian troops march into New Jersey to
raid American supply bases.
S-479
Battle of Cassano
Napoleonic: 9 AM: Length: 5:
Hosted by: Tom Garnett:
Scale: 28mm: Rules: Carnage&GloryII – NAP: No. of Players: 6.
As part of the Russo-Austrian offensive against the French, on
27 April, 1799 General Melas with the divisions of Fröhlich and
Kaim stormed the French positions at Cassano, while Ott and
Zoph attacked 6 km farther north at Vaprio d'Adda. Suvarov's
assault forced Moreau to retreat.
S-473
Salamanca – The Initial Action 22 July 1812
Napoleonic: 9 AM: Length: 5:
Hosted by: John Snead:
Scale: 25mm: Rules: Carnage&GloryII – NAP: No. of Players: 6.
GdD Thomieres has strayed too far from the main elements of
the French Army. Sir Edward Pakenham has been ordered to
attack the unsuspecting French. Historically a crushing British
victory. Can you do better?
S-482 Road to Borodino
Napoleonic: 10 AM: Length: 4:
Hosted by: David Bonk:
Scale: 40mm: Rules: Carnage&GloryII – NAP: No. of Players: 6.
As the Russians retreat in August, 1812 French forces attack
a Russian held village.
S-486
Battle of Lundy's Lane, July 25, 1814
Napoleonic: 6 PM: Length: 4:
Hosted by: Ronald Oldham:
Scale: 28mm: Rules: Carnage&GloryII – NAP: No. of Players: 6.
On July 25, 1814 American forces attack British positions in
the shadow of Niagara Falls. Special rules for night movement
make this a unique battle.
S-480
Battle of Cassano
Napoleonic: 7 PM: Length: 5: Hosted by: Tom Garnett: Scale: 28mm: Rules: Carnage&GloryII – NAP: No. of Players: 6.
As part of the Russo-Austrian offensive against the French, on
27 April, 1799 General Melas with the divisions of Fröhlich and
Kaim stormed the French positions at Cassano, while Ott and
Zoph attacked 6 km farther north at Vaprio d'Adda. Suvarov's
assault forced Moreau to retreat.
S-488
Battle of Chapultepec
Mexican War: 3 PM: Length: 6:
Hosted by: Guy Gormley:
Scale: 25mm: Rules: Carnage&GloryII – NAP: No. of Players: 6.
On September 13, 1847, in the costly Battle of Molino del Rey,
U.S. forces had managed to drive the Mexicans from their
positions near the base of Chapultepec Castle guarding Mexico
City from the west. General Winfield Scott held a council of war
with his generals and engineers on September 11. Scott was
in favor of attacking Chapultepec and only General David E.
Twiggs agreed. A young lieutenant, Pierre Beauregard, gave a
text book speech that persuaded General Pierce to change his
vote in favor of the western attack
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S-489
Slaughter's Mountain, Summer 1862
American Civil War: 9 AM: Length: 4:
Hosted by: Guy Gormley Jr.:
Scale: 54mm: Rules: Carnage&GloryII – ACW: No. of Players: 6.
This is a semi Historical battle using Civil War Plastic Army
men. We will be using a simplified version of the Carnage and
Glory II, The American Civil War rules geared toward kid
friendly play. Players only have to worry about moving and
shooting, the computer takes care of the rest. Scenario is a
Brigade sized action based on the Battle of Cedar (Slaughter's)
Mountain, August 9, 1862. KID Friendly – players 13 and
under encouraged.