Seven Pines Solo Turns 7-12

Kearny's Division arrives at Seven Pines to help shore up the line held by Keyes battered Corps. The time is 4.00pm and D H Hill has called off his attack on the crossroads whilst Longstreet sends Anderson's Division through the woods in an effort to turn the Union right flank.

In response to the new Rebel move Heintzelman pushes Kearny towards Fair Oaks. Fortunately Sumner arrives on his right in the nick of time, heading directly for Fair Oaks Station.

But now the Confederates are receiving reinforcements too in the shape of Whiting's Division pouring down the Nine Mile Road. The area of action is rapidly expanding as it engulfs both Seven Pines and Fair Oaks.

Anderson's veteran Brigades wheel to their right and begin the attack along the Nine Mile Road towards Keyes flank.

However, the time for an easy Rebel victory has gone as more and more Northern Brigades deploy between Seven Pines and Fair Oaks Station. Jenkin's Brigade pushes forward but is subject to a withering fire from front and flank as it emerges from the tree line. Shaken, Jenkin's moves back to allow Kemper to take his place.

At Fair Oaks, a rare breakdown in the Confederate command chain causes Smith to delay one turn in fully deploying Whiting's Division. This enables Sedgwick to form a line of battle near the station and bring up his artillery.

Back at Seven Pines the Union front line is worn but holding and manages somehow to cause Kemper to falter. The steam is going out of Anderson's attack.

Smith finally manages to get Whiting into line of battle and a fierce fire-fight erupts by Fair Oaks Station. The time is 6.30pm and Johnston has arrived on the front line to take personal control of the battle.

The situation at the end of Turn 12. Zoom in to read the unit labels.