Stones River: Pre-dawn 31st December 1862
Deployment: In this scenario we are fighting with all units south of the Wilkinson turnpike from their historical 6am starting positions. The confederates have massed for a predawn attack on the union right flank. As such the first 2 turns are fought in darkness with only 6 inches of visibility. Union troops must roll on a surprise attack table when they are first charged in melee, which may result in reduced or no defensive fire. The flanking attack is made up of McCown's division in the frontline, with Cleburne's division in support, and Cheatham's enlarged division as the pivot. The union Corp consists of Johnson's division on the far south west flank, Davis holding the middle treeline, and Sheridan extending the line north up to the turnpike. They also have Zahm's cavalry brigade in reserve to the north west. Confederate Turn 1: The flank attack slams home with six rebel brigades screaming through the darkness into the four southmost union brigades. McCown lea...