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| The first engagement of the campaign |
With maximum command points yet again I was able to achieve a lot, and the Confederate phase of the 9:00 am turn has brought some action at last ! Robertson scouted Masons Ford and then the area directly north of his position where he discovered one of Buford's divisions at the crossroads. This froze Robertson's movement and scouting abilities - but he had already seen enough to inform Jackson, who moved quickly across the ford and deployed to engage the enemy troopers. (Rebel unit markers changed to red text to indicate battle formation)
I am hoping that we have caught Pope off balance (maybe even caused a little panic?!) and that he doesn't have enough infantry in the immediate vicinity to confidently bring on a battle, so the Union cavalry will be forced to retire. But of course I could be completely wrong!
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| Strategic overview - Lee and Longstreet moving up fast |
Pope must have allocated some forces to protect the town of Fremont several miles to the west, so by concentrating and coming at Sharpeville from the east, Lee hopes to force a battle quickly and gain some local superiority.
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