Week Two of Camp VIP got off to a great start today. Several guys from last week joined a few newbies for this week to fight battles from the American Civil War. Here are the two opposing teams:
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| The Rebel cause is in the hands of these fine young gentlemen |
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| These handsome fellows hope to keep the Union in tact |
The battle today was the opening of the Battle of Antietam. We broke the battle into two parts, on two separate tables to make it easier to get at the figures. Two Union corps were set to attack Stonewall Jackson's corp, but many other units are in the wings waiting for their chance to enter into the fray.
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| The Sunken Road prior to the battle beginning |
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| Doubleday's Division ready for action |
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| The Union commanders on the southern end of the field |
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| The Sunken Road under attack |
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| A Confederate charge through the cornfield took out a Union battery, but the Lousianans lost 75% of their number and were removed from play |
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This Union brigade learned the hard way that being hit in the flank by artillery can cause a lot of problems
The game is off to a great start. The Confederates on the northern flank have been very aggressive. In the southern portion they have been content to sit behind their stone walls and keep up a lively fire on the enemy. |
hi awesome photos- Will
ReplyDeletevery cool -Will
ReplyDeleteyou are awesome -Will
ReplyDeleteI am Will u r awesome and the Union are the best ever we will win by a lot and we havve lots of troops- Will
ReplyDeleteThings should get pretty hectic tomorrow around the sunken road!
ReplyDeleteThe best camp ever! Union will hopefully gain the advantage on both tables. Would also love to go to the middle school and fight a battle after summer camps if you can arrange and I'll bring some friends who are also interested. Would like to talk to you about being an aide next year-our email is mjbeeli@gmail.com-Jordan B.
ReplyDeleteThe best camp ever! I agree. The confederate already has the advantage on one table and under my command with assistance of my rookie generals i will take control of mine! I too am interested in the middle school battle. -Michael Beeli
ReplyDeleteexcellent, nice to see some younger guys getting in on minis
ReplyDeleteway to go in promoting the hobby man! thumbs up to you sir.
most awesome camp ever unions forces have split and will be picked off.
ReplyDeletemost awesome camp ever union forces will be picked off and have split. Michael Schnuckel
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