"Kirby Smith": HG6 Battle Results

[exp101]

Kirby Smith's Rebels held out against determined Yankee assaults on their stronghold near the Cumberland Gap hamlet of Fuller to win the latest HITS/GCM contest. Heavy casualties on both sides (35% for the North, 25% for the South) bore evidence to savage fighting that raged over the hilly, heavily-wooded battlefield. Though early movements of the troops did much to shape the outcome, it soon became clear this would be a desperate and confused soldiers' fight more akin to the Wilderness, than one fought with grand, Napoleonic maneuverings.

The armies struggled to find suitable areas to position their big guns, and the batteries of both sides came under assault at different points in the battle - truly a tough day for cannoneers.

The game replay, starting troop locations, and assorted battle statistics may be viewed at:
http://www.sowmp.com/gcm/battles/battle/14397

Many thanks to the 15 players and over 30,000 pixel-truppen who participated. Besides the 2 CinC's, players brought 6 full infantry divisions, 2 artillery divisions, and 5 independent brigades to the action.

[BoldRover]

Any players wanting to get a first crack at HITS, don't hesitate to join in on these sessions. Great fun and you can limit your command to a brigade if you want.