Shiloh Solo Turns 1-3

The Confederates cross Shiloh Creek and start to push up against Prentiss's
division. Most of the terrain is heavily wooded which is slowing movement
to 3" per turn. In addition crossing the creek takes a whole turn, the Rebs
have to keep going if they're to get to Pittsburg Landing by nightfall.

The end of turn 3 (8.30 am). Hardee's men are across the creek and Wood's
brigade has just assaulted and broken Peabody. However Cleburne has tried
and failed to assault Miller and broken himself. This is going to be a tough fight.

Grant steps off his steamer at Pittsburg Landing and receives a message by
courier from Sherman telling him his position at Shiloh Church is under
heavy attack.

View from behind the Union left flank. Hurlbut's division is nearest the camera
in camp just behind the sunken Lane. He can't advance without orders from HQ.
For now the Union troops must just sit and take it.

Shiloh Solo

I decided to break out the 6mm armies for a solo re-fight of Shiloh. It's been a while since these armies have seen any action and Shiloh is a battle I've never tried before and always thought would lend itself well to a wargame.

I'll be playing the game longways up my 6' x 4' table and the Rebs will be hard pushed to make it to Pittsburg Landing by the end of turn 25 to achieve victory but then I don't want to make it too easy for them!

Sherman's division at Shiloh Church awaiting the Rebel onslaught.

The Union divisions will begin the game on HOLD orders and no offensive action can be taken until Grant arrives on the field at 8.30 am. The local division commanders can try and withdraw but achieving this will be subject to the usual die rolls.

The Peach Orchard and Sunken Lane. The Sunken Lane will count as
entrenchments which will make it difficult to carry by assault.

I hope to start playing the game in the next week or so and will grab some time to play the odd turn when I can.