BatRep: Action at Barrett's Farm

Grenadiers give 'em cold steel!
photo courtesy of Matt at wargamesinthedungeon 

With the table set and troops mustered, Matt and I began another remote gaming session.  With the scenario specifics given here, the battle began. 

The battle report uses screenshot photos captured from my iPad as seen from my vantage point.  The series of photos contain brief annotations embedded within each photo.

Well!  This was a tense fight from the start.  The Rebels had difficulty bringing their troops onto the table.  When the militia did appear, sometimes, they appeared upon the British flanks.  In the early phases of the engagement, the rebels seemed to have the advantage given their superiority in numbers.  As the battle progressed, the quality of the British force negated this advantage.  In the end game, the cold steel of the grenadiers carried the day, discouraging all but the most resolute rebel unit. When the clock ran out, only the Rebel riflemen remained on the table.  Convincing victory for Matt and his British forces.  Still, the action seemed balanced overall with both sides having opportunities for victory and challenges to overcome.

The whole action lasted about two hours, I reckon, which seems about the right length for a remote game.  I enjoyed the game very much and hope Matt did too.  Oh, Honor Point totals ended up as 10 to 5 in favor of the British.  The Colonials have work to do in Game 2 to correct this Honor Point deficiency.