Sharp Practice ACW Battle Turns 7-9

 Casualties and shock are mounting as the two sides have settled into exchanging volleys, mostly at effective range. The morale levels of both sides have dipped, and many units are on the verge of breaking. Here is how we got to this point.

Turn 7-

Once again, the chip for this large firing line of the rebs was drawn first.

Union fire is slackening due to mounting shock.

 

This volley by two groups did very little damage.

On the Confederate left, these Virginians tried to advance, but only managed to creep up a single inch.

The Union line.

Turn 8:

The Union zouaves finally get off a volley, but it is weakened due to large amounts of shock on each group.

The rebs return the fire, but to little effect.

This group of Tigers is dangerously close to having to pull pack.

The Union artillery gets off another round, but it is more noise than substance.

Turn 9:

Both lines are ablaze with musketry.

A group of Union zouaves is forced back, breaking the formation. The Union loses two point on the morale table. Both sides are rapidly losing steam.

The Louisiana Tigers haven't been able to do much for the Confederate side. Their ranks have been thinned dramatically.

The next few turns should prove decisive. The rebs' best chance is on their left where a large formation of four groups is advancing inexorably toward a thin line of skirmishers.

On they come. The crisis is at hand!