"Scenarios for War of 1812 " Topic
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kallman | 01 Dec 2013 7:13 p.m. PST |
As I am learning more about this American version of the Napoleonic Wars I am becoming more compelled to collect and game this era. Here is the thing I have decided I want to do this in 40 mm because of the great figures by Sash and Sabre. Therefore, I am looking to do this period as more of a small skirmish to small battle endeavor. So suggestions for particular scenarios. One I am considering is the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Others would focus more on the back and forth along the American/Canadian boarder. On an additional note can anyone provide some ideas about fortifications during this conflict. I assume redoubts, and hasty works much like would be seen in Europe. Thanks, Kim This is the second time I have posted but the thread does not appear on the message boards.
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21eRegt | 01 Dec 2013 7:43 p.m. PST |
Try to pick up "Dawns Early Light" by the Canadian Wargames group. They have a wealth of information, OBs and scenarios. Has rules for battalion and company level gaming. |
21eRegt | 01 Dec 2013 7:45 p.m. PST |
Oops, Rockets Red Glare. On eBay here: auction |
John the OFM | 01 Dec 2013 8:18 p.m. PST |
Or you can try On Military Matters. |
Davoust | 01 Dec 2013 9:32 p.m. PST |
If interested in this part of the War of 1812 a good book to read would be Struggle for the Gulf Borderlands: The Creek War and the Battle of New Orleans 1812-1815. Covers Spanish and British involvement in the Creek-US War, which started as a Creek Civil war after Tecumseh's visit in 1811, the beginning of the war at Burnt Corn Creek, Fort Mims, the Alabama River campaign, the Georgia campaign and the Horseshoe Bend campaign. After the Treaty of Fort Jackson the book covers the British Campaign on the coast from Pensacola-Mobile-New Orleans. Even covers the Florida campaign after the Treaty of Ghent. An interesting note is the level of training the Creeks appeared to have received from the British. When Cochrane left the Gulf Coast after the treaty, he left some troops at Apalachicola. Admiral Malcolm was ordered to leave all the cannon at the fort at Apalachicola for the Indians to use. In one of the battles in the book, the author relates US after action reports on how the Creeks over ran a gun and turned it on the Americans and used it until it was retaken. I believe it was during one of the battles with the Georgia Army in eastern Alabama. The fortifications the Creeks used at Horseshoe bend could have been seen on a contemporary European battlefield. If I remember correctly, the Creeks were actually winning until Gen. Coffee's cavalry circled around, swam the river and attacked them from the rear. Sam Houston, who was a leader in the Texas War of Independence was wounded at this battle and medically discharged due to his leg wound. Davy Crockett also participated in some of these campaigns. A very interesting theater of the War. |
Jimmy da Purple | 01 Dec 2013 9:37 p.m. PST |
Stuart Asquith's book "Scenarios for the War of 1812. Good book with plenty of scenarios. Not really skirmishes, but some small battles. I just ran Chippewa in 40mm. |
Hitman | 02 Dec 2013 8:11 a.m. PST |
I wrote a skirmish rule book on the War of 1812 called Red Coats and War Hawks. It was a PELA award winner at Historicon 2013 this past summer and I have included the following scenarios designed as skirmishes as part of the rulebook package: - The Battle of Brownstown (August 5th, 1812) - Skirmish at the Oakwoods (August 9th, 1812) - The Ogdensburg Skirmish (October 3rd, 1812) - The Convoy Raid (October 27th, 1812) - Gun Emplacement at Red House (November 28th, 1812) - The Bridge at Frenchman's Creek (November 28th, 1812) - First Battle of the River Raisin (January 18th, 1813) - The Battle of Ogdensburg (February 22nd, 1813) - Britain's Allies (Spring 1813) - Raid on Frenchtown (April 29th, 1813) - Amphibious Assault (May 25th, 1813) - Battle of Beaver Dams (June 24th, 1813) - Battle of the Thames (October 5th, 1813) - Battle of Longwoods (March 5th, 1814) - Skirmish at Nanticoke Creek (November 13th, 1814) If interested, drop me a line at: battlefield_designs{at}rogers{dot}com Regards, Hitman |
IronDuke596 | 02 Dec 2013 8:16 a.m. PST |
For your fort question; I suggest Osprey Fortress 106: Forts of the War of 1812. It covers the major forts and some of the smaller log palisade forts such as St. Joseph (Lake Superior, and Stephenson, Ohio. As an aside re your selection of 40mm figures; there is so much more War of 1812 figures available in 28mm. |
bong67 | 02 Dec 2013 1:00 p.m. PST |
Hi, Have a look at the Perfect Captain web site. They do a set of skirmish rules called John Bull/Patriots. The rules are designed for 15mm figures so you might not be able to use them but the John Bull/Patriots web site has some scenarios which you might be able to adapt and the rules have a scenario generator. Both the rules and scenarios are free. The Muskets and Tomahawk rules, although designed for the French and Indian War could be very easily adapted for the War of 1812 and they have a very good scenario generator. All the best, George. |
epturner | 02 Dec 2013 2:07 p.m. PST |
I've run Maguaga and Mackinac Island, albeit in 25mm. River Raisin I've run in 25mm and played in 54mm. It can be a very fun scenario. I played in Jimmy's fantastic Chippewa game. And he ALMOST got me to buy off on converting to 40mm from 25's. Almost. I know I'll be screwed when Sash and Saber make the Canadian Voltiguers and GLI. Eric |
Jimmy da Purple | 03 Dec 2013 4:55 a.m. PST |
It does require patience that 40mm does not have everything yet, but they are beautiful. |
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