NationStates Jolt Archive

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General Forrest has ordered his troops to begin marching towards Union-held Missouri at a slow pace.

General McClellan has ordered half his army to set up defensive positions around Washington and the other half to prepare to march.

OOC: I had Hancock in the sign up, but it wasn't updated, New Lex, could you do that for other people's reference?

General Hancock orders all forces to pack up and march to Washington to staging area and orders.

General Warren ordered the militia to start building up Ausugusta's defenses. Looking at different regiments to see who to send to Atlanta.

As Forest's troops move between the Cuberland and Tennesee rivers, they pass throught Ft Doneldson and Ft Henry. We intend to make it towards Smithland, Tennessee before long and engage General Lyon's forces.

General Thomas moves his troops to Perryville and tells the militia and his regular army to build up the defenses.

General Jackson orders his men to move to Chancellorsville, VA. They will set up defences.

(So Od I have Bragg as well, who does since I took Warren?)

Gen. Robert E. Lee, C.S.A
Orders his troops to march north towards Washington. He takes 60,000 towards Washington, D.C., while the remaining 15,000 remain at Richmond.

April 11

I, General PT Beauregard demand the surrender of Fort Sumter and Major General Robert Anderson be informed aswell as all Union troops that in the fort, Confederate batteries will open fire in one hour, This is the last chance you will be given to surrender.

Gen. McClellan has ordered 75,000 troops to dig in at Washington and the 5000 militia to dig in as well. He has ordered the remaining 25,000 to march west.

General Longstreet orders his entire garrison of 25,000 troops to move to Richmond for the night. He camps there and waits till morning to decide where to move his troops to next.

General Jackson writes a dispatch to General Longstreet, requesting his men to pull to up Chancellorsville.

Admiral David Farragut has departed Maryland. His smaller converted merchantmen will begin a blockade of Confederate harbours, while the larger steam frigates proceed to Fort Sumter, leaving a reserve up the coast to counter any Confederate thrust.

time out!

New Lexington, please put the list of players at the top.

also, i thought we were starting before the fighting broke out?

General George Pickett walked up to Robert E. Lee, snapped a salute, and humbly asked, "Sir, where do you want my men?"

"General, I want your troops to move towards Washington. There is a large garrison there, so do not attack, wait for them to come out to you and use the terrain to your advantage." Lee returned the salute and went back to his quarters.

General Pickett sat atop his Black Horse "Charger", watching as the long column of men in butternut advanced. He turned around to his aide, a young clean shaven Lieutenant Colonel.
"Keep the men heading for Washington, however do not engage. Lee wishes us to draw the damnyankees out and defeat them on open ground. There is a forested hill over looking Washington, my map says," He said studying the map he held in his hands. "Set up a cannon battery atop the hill, and fire a few rounds into the city. Pull back to our lines, and we'll wait for the Union to take the bait."
"Aye sir!" The Captain replied, and he rode off to Pass word to the officers.

Union soldiers and militia were dug in in a semicircle around the city facing south. Their 200 pieces of artillery were set up toward the center of the line.

Secretly

McClellan's remaining 25,000 soldiers lay in wait to the west of the city. They would march to engage when a runner from the city reached them. The Commander of the forces at Washington would send the runner once his forward scouts reported that the Confederates were coming. So, about an hour or two into the battle, the rest of McClellan's forces would arrive on the Confederate flank.

General Pickett sat atop his Black Horse "Charger", watching as the long column of men in butternut advanced. He turned around to his aide, a young clean shaven Lieutenant Colonel.
"Keep the men heading for Washington, however do not engage. Lee wishes us to draw the damnyankees out and defeat them on open ground. There is a forested hill over looking Washington, my map says," He said studying the map he held in his hands. "Set up a cannon battery atop the hill, and fire a few rounds into the city. Pull back to our lines, and we'll wait for the Union to take the bait."
"Aye sir!" The Captain replied, and he rode off to Pass word to the officers.

"Sergeant, get over here!" the colonel yelled over the bombardment.
"Sir?"
"Send three runners to Gen. McClellan. Tell them the fate of the war rests on their success."
"Yes, sir."

The Union soldiers settled in for a seige, they leaned against their earthworks and aimed their rifles toward the Confederates. The Artillery opened fire on the Confederate line, they intended to use their superior supplies to their advantage with a continuous bombardment of Confederate positions.

The Artillery opened fire on the Confederate line, they intended to use their superior supplies to their advantage with a continuous bombardment of Confederate positions.


OOC: Do you mean you aimed your artillery on our lines?

I can't respond until i know

please wait. wait. we dont know when this was starting. Was this after fort sumter? we need a summary of what has started. Please someone explain before we keep rping.

OOC: Do you mean you aimed your artillery on our lines?

I can't respond until i know

OOC: Yes. I didn't think it was that unclear... sorry if it was.

OOC: Yes. I didn't think it was that unclear... sorry if it was.

OOC: Oh no, i was just making sure I understood what you were saying, so that i could make my next move. I needed to be absolutley sure you meant what i thought you did. :)

The reason also was that i wasn't sure i was clear. My forces are on the other side of the hill. It's highly unlikely that your artillery would be able to shoot that far away. The Battery i sent to attack you is ahead of my lines. You're just wasting resources.

Also, i'm only shooting about two rounds per cannon into the city.

Ok Ebedron.

OOC: Well looks like I'll have to stop that then.

IC: "Sergeant!"
"Yes, sir?"
"Stop the Artillery bombardment, it's having no effect."
"Yes, sir."
"Hope General McClellan gets here soon."
"Me too, sir."

OOC: How many men do you have defending the city?

"Major, I want you to get a dispatch to General Lee right away. I want to know where I am supposed to go with my men. Also, Major, prepare the men to move closer to Washington. I am not sure why General Lee would try to take such a large force on, but I must know what is happening," General Jackson said to a Major.

The Officer saluted and went to carry out his orders. General Jackson's army is now moving towards the Washington area to meet up with General Pickett and asking Lee for further orders.

OOC: How many men do you have defending the city?

75,000 of my men and the 5,000 defenders allocated to the city.

75,000 of my men and the 5,000 defenders allocated to the city.

Ok, thanks!

Richmond, VA

General Longstreet awakes the next morning to a message form Gen. Jackson.
"Get the men ready to march, we are heading to Chancellorsville." Gen. Longstreet said to his aide.

When he arrives at Chancellorsville he sees that the defences are deserted. He wonders what has happened to General Jackson's forces?
"Send a rider to General Lee, ask him where he wants my men."
"Yes General." said the aide.

guys? does anyone know what year it is? how far after this is from Fort Sumter? There is no explanation by New-Lexington.

guys? does anyone know what year it is? how far after this is from Fort Sumter? There is no explanation by New-Lexington.

Its obviously 1861. I'd say since I'm fighting McClellan and he has 80,000 troops in Washington, that its after Fort Sumter, and after Lincoln commission 200,000-500,000 men into the army to "crush the rebellion".

Just what i've gathered, and how its being played. Why stop now?

Mcllean (Spelling?)

Wrong. Like completely. It's McClellan.

Wrong. Like completely. It's McClellan.

:headbang:

oh well.....
lol

After Colonel James Tucker's battery, 8 cannons, had each fired 5 rounds at the enemy fortifications, he obeyed Pickett's orders. The men linked the Cannons onto the horse drawn wagons, and the returned to Confederate lines.


Back at Confederate Position


Pickett and his Brigade Commanders sat at a table in his Command Tent, examining a map of the area.
Pickett spoke first, "Gentlemen, if this shelling doesn't draw the damnyankee's out of hidin', then General Armistead, you are to hit the smaller hamlets in the area. I want them burned to the ground! We will force them out! We will destroy them!"

General Lee awoke to the sound of rustling at the door of his tent.
"General Lee, General Longstreet wants to know what he should do, sir."
"Tell the General to try to maneuver to the north and back around to try and flank the force of 25,000 outside of Washington. Tell him not to engage until our artillery has stopped."
"Thank you,sir" The men said in unison as they saluted.
"Carry on."

General Jackson's men are now taking position on the right flank of General Pickett and waiting. General Jackson himself is requesting to see General Pickett.

Richmond, VA.

As General Longstreet watches the horizn a knock comes at the door.
"Come in."
"Sir, General Lee requests that you move your troops to the west of Washington, where 25,000 Union troops are and wait for his command to engage the yankees."
"Alrigh', get the men together. We will stealthly make our way to the Union flank and lay in wait there for further orders. Tell the men no fires, and no noise."
"Yes sir."

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Outside Washington

General McClellan's flanking force of 25,000 fell hard on the sieging Confederates, the element of surprise was on their side. As the Confederate Army was dazed by the Union troops attacking their left flank, The main force in washington organized to advance on the Confederates with Artillery support right behind them.

So far casualties of the flanking force are light, but the defenders of Washington are now taking heavy casualties.

OOC: What the Hell?! You can't just engage us when we had orders not to engage! This is god-modding at its finest.

OOC: Who ordered me not to engage? and fix your definition of god-modding, god modding is when I just say i n00k j00 or something stupid like that. I left it for you to react and put up your casualties.

OOC: What the Hell?! You can't just engage us when we had orders not to engage! This is god-modding at its finest.


Sorry, but Appalacians is right. He did do nothing wrong except it does sound like you claimed he was attacking. I believe thats what Kanea meant. No offense to either of you.

OOC: Sorry. Meant to say "seiging Confederates". I'll edit.

General Hancock orders his 10000 to flank attackers to the right and to dig in.

The Union Flankers respond to the Confederate flankers by pulling into a tight semi circle. They are now taking heavy casualties.

OOC: Any help from other Union units would be appreciated.

General McClellan, My forces will now be incorporated in the defending force. I believe that you are the Commanding Officer. I am awaiting orders. I will send out for colonel Buford and his 3000cavalry. Their Henry Repeating rifles will be needed in defending Washington.

OOC: *nudge* *nudge*

I, General McClellan ask you to come in on the Confederate right while I have them engaged on their left and in the center. Thank you for the assistance.

Manuevers are complete and will engage enemy when my artillary is in place.

General Jackson's troops on the right have dug in and artillery is in place. My 25,000 is prepared for an attack.

General Longstreet's aide tells him of the news that the Union forces have engaged his men and they are taking causalities.

"Order a retreat and tell the officers to form the lines for a counter attack. I want this to be a orderly retreat, pull them back and dig in. I guess we will be the left flank of this opperation. Get the artillery setup in firing postion, as soon as our men are out of the way tell them to rain fire down on those yankees."
"Yes sir"

(God I did miss alot.)

Since the break out of war that started at Fort Sumter, Ulysesses S Grant had been assisting in recruiting soldiers for the Union. Now, he was in Springfield, Illinois. He was now working for Governor Richard Yates, also recruiting soldiers. Grant had welcomed the job, but wanted a command of his own, something that was gunna take him into battle. He was headed to see the Govenor now, maybe that conversation could convince him to give Grant the job.

In response to the Confeederate retreat, Union forces in the center have taken up defensive positions on the ridge. The Union flanking force, due to the retreat, has been able to bring its full force to bear on the Confederate flanking force of 10,000.

Casualties in both forces are light, but were heavy before the retreat.

General Hancock is requesting major aid on the right flank I'm outnumbered 1 to 2.5!

General McClellan ordered some of his central forces to aid the embattled left flank, he ordered 10,000 troops to be under temporary command of General Hancock. At the end of the battle they would be returned to him.

General Lee sees the movement of the Union troops to there right flank and attempts to flank the Union right. He moves his troops to his right flank and counter-attacks.

General Lee sees the movement of the Union troops to there right flank and attempts to flank the Union right. He moves his troops to his right flank and counter-attacks.

OOC: I don't understand what you're trying to say... you're attacking my right or yours. they are two different things you know.

OOC: My 10,00 plus McClellan's 10,000 is your left flank. Our Right flank was breaking.

General McClellan: my boys are holding strong with your aid. However, I'm not sure how long we can hold this if other COs don't get here.

OOC: Got it. I'm McClellan though.

General McClellan's right flank, though embattled, was holding. It's weakness made him force his hand, He ordered a charge in the center toward weakened Confederate forces.

OOC: i was talking to Kanea

General Hancock also orders his 20,000 to push forward at double time to increase front to stabalize regiments. An order to charge will follow.

OOC: I was attacking your left! From my right.

OOC: I know that. Please respond to the charge I made.

General Hancock has given the order to charge.

The Union and Confederate forces advanced on each other in a charge and the fighting devolved into brutal hand to hand combat. Though the Confederates were outnumbered, they fought like devils against the bluecoats.

I have medium casualties in the center and light casualties on the right.

OOC: You're charging all over, right?

General Pickett saw what was happening to his allies. As they fought against the numerically superior Union forces, they were being driven back, but at a hard cost to the Union as well. His forces had yet to see battle, and were well ready to fight. He ordered them to move up to General Longstreets flank, and attempt to box in the attacking Union forces.



OOC: I don't think thats a godmod, but since i've been away a couple days, and am not completely sure of whats happened (i've read through the new posts, but not in detail). If there is a discrepancy, do tell me.

OOC: It's cool, just which flank?

OOC: It's cool, just which flank?


lol, i knew something was missing!


Left. I believe he brought himself up to my right flank, so i'd be supporting his left. Unless anyone has any objections, we assume that its his left.

Since the Union forces on the left were on a ridge, they were able to stem the Confederate reinforcements. Though they were outnumbered, Union forces on the ridge used their numerous cannons with canister to fight off the advancing Confederates. In the center, the battle was going well for the Union; they were making headway against the Confederates.

Casualties are heavy in the center and on the right.

OOC: I think it's safe to say that I'm making headway in the center, seeing as I'm attacking downhill with superior numbers.

Pickett noted with a frown that the Union, however taking severe casulties by his troops, were still advancing upon Longstreet.
"Bring those battaries up!" he shouted to his brigadiers. Pickett's cannons were rolled up, and began firing back at the troops atop their hill.

"Sir, General Picketts forces are coming in on our left flank to help, but our own forces are taking heavy amounts of casualties."

"I want our lines to break and reform behind our artillery. After that I want the artillery to fire into the oncoming Union troops. Send about 5 grape-shot rounds per cannon down range. Get the men ready again, if we're lucky, the cannons would have done enough to severly cripple their advance. Then send the men into the fight again. Hopefully, with General Picketts and my own forces we can take the ridge."

"What would like our artillery to do then? Would you like us to fire upon the opposing ridge. I believe that is where General Picketts cannons are firing upon."

"Alright, we will support his artillery in driving the enemy off that ridge."

"Yes sir."

As Gen. Forrest's troops moved into Smithland, Kentucky, no word of movement from Gen. Lyon's forces in Missouri.
"General Garnett, take 10000 men and move quickly into Missouri and try to engage Gen. Lyon there. We must take this war to the north."
"Yes sir"

Union forces were being hit hard by the grape shot and were taking heavy casualties, so General McClellan ordered an organized withdrawal back to the top of the ridge. Fortunately, the units were able to withdraw quickly, though not as organized as could be hoped. They began to make a stand on the hill. Union commanders hoped the Confederates would come at them so that they could be crushed. The sun was beginning to set, so fighting began to taper off.

OOC: Is it OK if I have the day end?

As the Union forces made a strategic withdrawl to the top of the hill, Pickett's commanders requested to pursue them.

"No," He replied to his officers. "Charging would be suicidal. They will have fortified this position and slaughter us. We may be able to drive them off, but we'd take unacceptable casulties. I want those battaries to continue bombardment of the hill to try and drive them from the hill by force. They'll have three options. Stay and be eliminated by bombardment, sally forth and take us on head to head, or flee back into Washington. Either way, we will decide where we fight. Send word to Longstreet about my suggested course of action."


(In Sun Tzu's Art of War, it says never put yourself in a position where your enemy can decide the battle. Always be the one to choose where and when the fight occurs. Those aren't the exact words, but the basic principle. I'd advise my Confederate comrades to heed these words :) )

"General Longstreet sir, the Union forces are retreating from the field. What should the next course of action be?"

"Withdrawl from the field as well, setup camp behind the artillery implacements. Heal the wounded, resupply their ammuntation, and setup sentries around the camp. Also, continue the artillery firing on that ridge. Send a messagner to General Pickett on what he wishes my forces to do."

"Yes sir. Also sir, General Pickett sends us word that the Union forces have only three courses of action take. They are: stay and be eliminated by our bombardment, charge and take us on head to head, or withdraw back into Washington."

"Well, hopefully with our continued bombardment of the ridge they will retreat."

As Union forces began to settle in for the night, the commanders ordered the building of breastworks throught the night. Union soldiers would not attack again unless the outcome of the battle was clear. The Union army was still well supplied because the Confederates had yet to seige Washington and the port was still active. McClellan hoped it wouldn't come to a seige, but he began to draw up contingency plans.

"Ready the guns!" Battery commander James Harris shouted into the darkness at his 8 cannons.

"Ready!" They chorused back.
"Fire!" he shouted.The cannons from his battery, and the other began firing into the night at the Union camp.

Longstreet's Command Tent

"Sir, Picketts batteries just opened fired on the Union position. Should we continue our bombardment?"

"Yes, keep the guns pointed towards that hill. If we're lucky we can push him back into Washington and have a siege."

"Yes sir, I'll notify the commander to keep firing on the ridge."

The Union forces on the hill were amazed at the continuous bombardment, but they knew if they pulled off the hill they would be forced into a pointless seige. The Union commanders wanted to win here, now. In General McClellan's tent, he and his generals were discussing a night raid.

"Sir, frankly I think it's insane," Brigadier General William Chamberlain said, "we're under bombardment from all sides, I think they'll be ready for us."
"The Confederates will never consider the possibility of a night attack, it's perfect!"
"Sir, our forces won't be able to stay together in the dark and smoke, let alone the fact that they have been fighting all day."
"Not only will the Confederates have the same problem, but at least half their troops will be asleep. Yes, yes we are going forward with this attack. Gentlemen, wake up your men. We attack on all fronts at 0200. I want artillery to fire back at the Confederates."

OOC: How can you fire artillery at me at night? Please explain how that works.

The Union forces on the hill were amazed at the continuous bombardment, but they knew if they pulled off the hill they would be forced into a pointless seige. The Union commanders wanted to win here, now. In General McClellan's tent, he and his generals were discussing a night raid.

"Sir, frankly I think it's insane," Brigadier General William Chamberlain said, "we're under bombardment from all sides, I think they'll be ready for us."
"The Confederates will never consider the possibility of a night attack, it's perfect!"
"Sir, our forces won't be able to stay together in the dark and smoke, let alone the fact that they have been fighting all day."
"Not only will the Confederates have the same problem, but at least half their troops will be asleep. Yes, yes we are going forward with this attack. Gentlemen, wake up your men. We attack on all fronts at 0200. I want artillery to fire back at the Confederates."

OOC: How can you fire artillery at me at night? Please explain how that works.


Aim the cannons in the general direction of your foe, and blast away. Physically, it would be next to worthless. If I kill a single one of your men, i'd be surprised. Its pshycologically terrifying though. Your men won't sleep, and they will be exhausted the next day. If we fight, your men will lose. See what i'm getting at?

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