tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post34312154887969348..comments2024-03-28T14:43:42.122-07:00Comments on Palouse Wargaming Journal: Brandywine: Americans on the Attack!Jonathan Freitaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-13002088284250073182021-11-16T05:59:47.243-08:002021-11-16T05:59:47.243-08:00Trebian, my comment was a generalization and not p...Trebian, my comment was a generalization and not pointed specifically at this situation. As Maxwell, you played the situation brilliantly. Your effective attack allowed Greene to come across Brandywine in strength. Had you fallen back upon the ford, Greene would not have crossed.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-18739719342598599312021-11-16T05:53:30.690-08:002021-11-16T05:53:30.690-08:00I'd like to think I'm not that one dimensi...I'd like to think I'm not that one dimensional. I have been known to sit another player out before now.Trebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-18186739104673563292021-11-16T04:40:46.738-08:002021-11-16T04:40:46.738-08:00Yeah, I enjoyed seeing this action too although no...Yeah, I enjoyed seeing this action too although not how I would have approached the situation. You know, putting an aggressive player on the battlefield into a defensive position can yield surprises.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-89700796337563295032021-11-16T04:23:23.224-08:002021-11-16T04:23:23.224-08:00I love that they attacked. I find that while I ca...I love that they attacked. I find that while I can play a defensive game, attacking is always more liberating and fun ;)fireymonkeyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833974263127787678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-21139214011454094752021-11-16T02:41:12.828-08:002021-11-16T02:41:12.828-08:00Seeing players attempt different strategies is a g...Seeing players attempt different strategies is a good way to evolve a scenario. Glad you enjoyed the report, Andre!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-27556932175356988612021-11-15T23:23:50.549-08:002021-11-15T23:23:50.549-08:00It's nice to see the rebels acting differently...It's nice to see the rebels acting differently. It's a pleasure to follow your reports and how the battle developed.Amtmann B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02939313112868431455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-77282886555376270802021-11-15T02:16:02.407-08:002021-11-15T02:16:02.407-08:00Thanks! Yes, very aggressive Americans. At Chadd...Thanks! Yes, very aggressive Americans. At Chadd’s Ford, that aggression paid off.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-12696919252120385932021-11-14T23:27:58.732-08:002021-11-14T23:27:58.732-08:00Splendid looking refight the Americans certainly a...Splendid looking refight the Americans certainly aggressive in this one 👍Matt Crumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06841790422716738842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-8773049113231481092021-11-14T13:59:05.095-08:002021-11-14T13:59:05.095-08:00The permanent set up allows for great flexibility ...The permanent set up allows for great flexibility and perfect for solo play when a game can be out on the table for weeks or months. There are times when the same game on the table for six months, at least.<br /><br />Perhaps a permanent table is a luxury but I would not be without it.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-68687211240954825252021-11-14T13:04:54.307-08:002021-11-14T13:04:54.307-08:00Great fun! I’m really envious of your permanent s...Great fun! I’m really envious of your permanent set up so that you are able to play the same scenario over and over without the tear down and set up. 😀Stewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340930167419307092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-5493128388361641882021-11-14T06:23:00.118-08:002021-11-14T06:23:00.118-08:00Thank you, Valentine!Thank you, Valentine!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-19045512759447935692021-11-14T06:20:28.739-08:002021-11-14T06:20:28.739-08:00Great game, Jonathan! Very nice!Great game, Jonathan! Very nice!Валентинhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17707265774078544422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-89294813533693076922021-11-14T05:41:40.139-08:002021-11-14T05:41:40.139-08:00Trebian, good points but in our tabletop battles, ...Trebian, good points but in our tabletop battles, there is often no "elsewhere" and you are forced into playing the hand dealt.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-27638351874007917302021-11-14T05:39:05.187-08:002021-11-14T05:39:05.187-08:00Thanks, Steve. Glad you enjoyed the report. I fa...Thanks, Steve. Glad you enjoyed the report. I favor the ploy of counterattacking at the bridgeheads too. This was not the strategy the Americans tested in this battle, though. As you say, maybe a trial for another time.<br /><br />The situation at the end of play presented an interesting dilemma for both. The British brigades opposite Chadd's Ford were wrecked while Muhlenberg (under Greene) was still unscathed. At Brinton's Ford, we saw a reversal where Stirn was unscathed and only Smallwood's brigade was combat worthy.<br /><br />Strategically, if the Germans crossed at Brinton's Ford, the American LOC would have been threatened and Greene likely would be compelled to withdraw. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-80053197641478062322021-11-14T02:00:43.123-08:002021-11-14T02:00:43.123-08:00Defending a river line rarely ends well for the de...Defending a river line rarely ends well for the defender. It seems counter-intuitive, but it tends to pin the defender in position and hand the tactical initiative to the attacker. Effectively the attacker will avoid attacking unless they have all the preconditions for a win. Because of the problems crossing the river it makes it easy for the attacker to disengage and attack elsewhere.Trebianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02221916804339000102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-69945341224321458522021-11-13T23:44:22.008-08:002021-11-13T23:44:22.008-08:00Another great game Jon and I was rather surprised ...Another great game Jon and I was rather surprised at the American's aggressive stance on their left, although this did pay off as the Die Gods appeared to be on their side.<br /><br />IIRC Napoleon (or it could have been Clausewitz) sanctioned against defending all along a river line and the crossings, rather favouring light screening forces to slow the enemy, with a reserve placed to attack the enemy at their weakest when making the crossing. This would have been my favoured option and maybe something to try out at home.<br /><br />One last thought. With the losses incurred by both sides, would the Americans have had to retreat given the overall situation, if another Turn or two had been played, assuming that the Anglo-Germans would have had enough strength left to pursue?Steve J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12143308117853983963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-7913651038986317722021-11-13T14:08:11.217-08:002021-11-13T14:08:11.217-08:00Yes, it was fun to watch Maxwell’s cat and mouse a...Yes, it was fun to watch Maxwell’s cat and mouse against the British Right. Those maneuvers allowed the time and space for Greene to come across and take the fight to the British. Much more exciting than waiting for the British to close on the ford.<br /><br />Maxwell fought a cerebral battle keeping the British at bay.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-70671179856628760122021-11-13T13:50:07.507-08:002021-11-13T13:50:07.507-08:00I’m with Lawrence on this one, but it was very ent...I’m with Lawrence on this one, but it was very entertaining to see such aggressive tactics by the American players! <br /><br />Also, lucky dice for the win!Daihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978439841611727387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-82834541349350311202021-11-13T12:53:09.906-08:002021-11-13T12:53:09.906-08:00Lawrence, we are both on the same side of the cree...Lawrence, we are both on the same side of the creek for this tactical challenge.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-15966812559971616002021-11-13T12:17:35.788-08:002021-11-13T12:17:35.788-08:00Attacking across a river where only two crossings ...Attacking across a river where only two crossings are available is never easy. I think I would have been much more comfortable in defence and trying to pick off the enemy as they filed across. At least you know where they are going to be coming at you.Lawrence Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11626386564817082992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-61572727136258353332021-11-13T12:08:04.460-08:002021-11-13T12:08:04.460-08:00Indeed! Not what I expected but then I should exp...Indeed! Not what I expected but then I should expect to be surprised. <br /><br />These were not early war militia but primarily Continental regulars. Not quite as good as the British but if used carefully, good enough.<br /><br />This was an entertaining game, for sure.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-14817762048894261702021-11-13T12:05:18.627-08:002021-11-13T12:05:18.627-08:00Thanks, Dmitry! Yes, aggressive tactics bring a l...Thanks, Dmitry! Yes, aggressive tactics bring a lot of interest and tension into a game.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-60787487748461962642021-11-13T11:57:18.326-08:002021-11-13T11:57:18.326-08:00Interesting tactics by the Americans, my understan...Interesting tactics by the Americans, my understanding was that they were inferior militia troops defending the ford,do we think they would have been able to act in this manner in reality? Nevertheless an entertaining game and well played by the American commanders and in response to Keith, Napoleon liked lucky commanders!<br />Best Iain caveadsum1471https://www.blogger.com/profile/02174163740406928172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-47162920337939306632021-11-13T11:20:20.928-08:002021-11-13T11:20:20.928-08:00Great looking game, Jonathan. An aggressive tactic...Great looking game, Jonathan. An aggressive tactic is worth trying, at least game will have a drive and bring lot’s of emotions. Dmitry Svidlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244016690458756346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-19557528505030276252021-11-13T08:44:43.359-08:002021-11-13T08:44:43.359-08:00Thanks, Neil! The game lasted longer than I antic...Thanks, Neil! The game lasted longer than I anticipated but we made it through to a conclusion. Almost.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.com