Post by billf on May 30, 2016 0:23:51 GMT
We will be starting up the next part of the fight for Vicksburg in June. The first part ended with total Martian victory in the southern sector and total American victory in the northern sector. During the fall and winter, both sides prepared for the next round. With the failure to break out at Memphis, the Conclave has ordered the overseers to take advantage of the success in the delta and to destroy the vermin infested place called Vicksburg. Massive reinforcements have been sent to Panther Burn. The scientist has improved his drone controller so that all drones within 5 miles do not need a tripod to control them. Now it is spring, and the Martian forces are moving. The force coming down from the north has 3600 points. They will be moving through the massive swampy, wooded, stream filled terrain that Grant first tried to go through in 1863. The second force has 4000 points and is moving to sever the rail line from Jackson to Vicksburg so that no more human forces can get there. The third group has 5500 points and is swinging around to the east and south and will eventually attack Vicksburg from the south. The main group has 6500 points and is moving south and will turn to attack from the east. This group include the scientist, his drone controller,and the Red Martian.
The Americans haven't been idle. Vicksburg was held by two regiments of the 29th division,with tank and artillery support.
These troops were unable to join the rest of the 29th when it was pulled back. Too many Martian forces that could intercept them. Despite Martian attempts to prevent it, reinforcements arrived in Vicksburg. First came the 21St Mississippi regiment,now two battalions strong. Next came the 118th and 119th tank regiments, led by newly promoted Brigadier General O'Malley,the hero of the northern sector.
More troops may be sent if they can make it. Huge trench lines are being dug to defend the city. Massive concrete walls are being created as fast as possible
( Scott's paper terrain fortifications ).
Only time will tell if it's going to be enough.
My group is going to handle the main Martian force. Primalucem and his buddy will take care of whatever fighting takes place along rail line. If there are a couple of groups out there that would like to participate,you are welcome. I'm looking for a group to the attack from the north through the swampy terrain and another group to do the force swinging around to attack Vicksburg from the south.
The only requirement is that every time you fight a battle, you must post the battle report on the forum.
If anyone is interested,let me know.
Thanks
Bill
The Americans haven't been idle. Vicksburg was held by two regiments of the 29th division,with tank and artillery support.
These troops were unable to join the rest of the 29th when it was pulled back. Too many Martian forces that could intercept them. Despite Martian attempts to prevent it, reinforcements arrived in Vicksburg. First came the 21St Mississippi regiment,now two battalions strong. Next came the 118th and 119th tank regiments, led by newly promoted Brigadier General O'Malley,the hero of the northern sector.
More troops may be sent if they can make it. Huge trench lines are being dug to defend the city. Massive concrete walls are being created as fast as possible
( Scott's paper terrain fortifications ).
Only time will tell if it's going to be enough.
My group is going to handle the main Martian force. Primalucem and his buddy will take care of whatever fighting takes place along rail line. If there are a couple of groups out there that would like to participate,you are welcome. I'm looking for a group to the attack from the north through the swampy terrain and another group to do the force swinging around to attack Vicksburg from the south.
The only requirement is that every time you fight a battle, you must post the battle report on the forum.
If anyone is interested,let me know.
Thanks
Bill
