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| Battles currently scheduled for 2008 August 23, 2008, Hollis Center, ME September 6, 2008, Cape Cod September 20, 2008, Baldwinville, MA November 8, 2008, NJ Check our calendar for more details. |
August 23, 2008 The Battle of Hollis Center
The morning was beautiful blue skies and warm weather, a perfect day for a battle.
Both armies were mostly new recruits and the Union had a considerable advantage
over the Confederates with 28 soldiers to the Confederate 18. The Union Officers
also outnumbered the Confederate 2 to 1.
Well, even with those odds the Confederates went into the battle with spirits high.
The first battle went well for the Confederates as the objective was to "get as many
Yankees as they could" and since there were more Yanks on the field there were
just more targets for the Rebels to shoot. The Confederates won the first battle but
it was all down hill from there.
The ensuing battles proved to be quite entertaining and many of the soldiers
displayed dramatics as well as heroics throughout the day. Lt. Schnieder was the
artillery commander for the Rebels and his crew took out an entrenchment of
soldiers from across the stream, without that cannon they'd probably still be trying to
flush them out. The Union forces had some outstanding soldiers who fought bravely
for their country, including Capt. Tralongo's dramatic charge which left him very sore
after the first battle.
Some of the younger recruits had a great time shooting the enemy but didn't quite
understand the need to die when they were shot. Little Tommy Decker shot a few
Rebel veterans but seemed to have a shield around him when shots came his way.
Dr. Weisenbach did an amazing job in the medic tent and the soldiers really loved
her "medicine" (chocolate chip cookies). The nurses on both sides worked tirelessly
bringing their troops in from the battle and bandaging them on the field.
Both Capt. Tralongo and Capt. Jensen were "walking wounded" by the end of the
day but they both did a great job commanding their armies.
Total Score for this Battle:
Union - 1030 Confederate - 770
Both armies were mostly new recruits and the Union had a considerable advantage
over the Confederates with 28 soldiers to the Confederate 18. The Union Officers
also outnumbered the Confederate 2 to 1.
Well, even with those odds the Confederates went into the battle with spirits high.
The first battle went well for the Confederates as the objective was to "get as many
Yankees as they could" and since there were more Yanks on the field there were
just more targets for the Rebels to shoot. The Confederates won the first battle but
it was all down hill from there.
The ensuing battles proved to be quite entertaining and many of the soldiers
displayed dramatics as well as heroics throughout the day. Lt. Schnieder was the
artillery commander for the Rebels and his crew took out an entrenchment of
soldiers from across the stream, without that cannon they'd probably still be trying to
flush them out. The Union forces had some outstanding soldiers who fought bravely
for their country, including Capt. Tralongo's dramatic charge which left him very sore
after the first battle.
Some of the younger recruits had a great time shooting the enemy but didn't quite
understand the need to die when they were shot. Little Tommy Decker shot a few
Rebel veterans but seemed to have a shield around him when shots came his way.
Dr. Weisenbach did an amazing job in the medic tent and the soldiers really loved
her "medicine" (chocolate chip cookies). The nurses on both sides worked tirelessly
bringing their troops in from the battle and bandaging them on the field.
Both Capt. Tralongo and Capt. Jensen were "walking wounded" by the end of the
day but they both did a great job commanding their armies.
Total Score for this Battle:
Union - 1030 Confederate - 770
| September 6, 2008 The Battle of the Cape Cod Hurricane |
Heavy rains and the threat of Hurricane Hannah loomed over the morning, leaving the
troops with a hesitancy about the upcoming battle. Throughout the afternoon we had
intermittent rain but it was welcomed by all to counteract the humidity. Both sides
were evenly matched with 17 soldiers per team and Captain Gordon of the Union was
ready to face Captain LaBelle of the Confederacy.
During the first battle the Confederates, who had chosen the hill, had to defend their
camp. It was a tough battle but they were successful and off to a great start. The
Union ranks quickly tied the score the next round by successfully protecting their
captain. The next two battles continued to keep the score even with one win per side.
During the fourth battle Hurricane Hannah decided to let loose on the battlefield and
send a drenching downpour that was so heavy it was difficult to hear the soldiers
calling for medics. Due to the drenching rain it was decided to have just one more
battle to break the tie. It was an all out engagement to see which side could cause
more casualties for the enemy. Both sides charged into the field and there were
soldiers down everywhere you looked. It was a difficult contest to tally and the score
keepers had to work hard to collect all of the casualty cards that were quite drenched
by this point.
Many soldiers proved themselves valiant throughout the day and the snipers were
especially proficient in doing their job. Dr. Chapman worked tirelessly to heal the
wounded and many soldiers were able to return to the battles.
When the day was finally over the Confederates had proved themselves victorious.
This having been the second battle of the year they were able to drastically close the
gap in the score between the two armies. With only a 46 point difference the Battle of
Otter River Creek will certainly prove itself to be interesting and a decisive battle.
Union - 658 Confederate - 872
Total US - 1688 Total CS - 1642
troops with a hesitancy about the upcoming battle. Throughout the afternoon we had
intermittent rain but it was welcomed by all to counteract the humidity. Both sides
were evenly matched with 17 soldiers per team and Captain Gordon of the Union was
ready to face Captain LaBelle of the Confederacy.
During the first battle the Confederates, who had chosen the hill, had to defend their
camp. It was a tough battle but they were successful and off to a great start. The
Union ranks quickly tied the score the next round by successfully protecting their
captain. The next two battles continued to keep the score even with one win per side.
During the fourth battle Hurricane Hannah decided to let loose on the battlefield and
send a drenching downpour that was so heavy it was difficult to hear the soldiers
calling for medics. Due to the drenching rain it was decided to have just one more
battle to break the tie. It was an all out engagement to see which side could cause
more casualties for the enemy. Both sides charged into the field and there were
soldiers down everywhere you looked. It was a difficult contest to tally and the score
keepers had to work hard to collect all of the casualty cards that were quite drenched
by this point.
Many soldiers proved themselves valiant throughout the day and the snipers were
especially proficient in doing their job. Dr. Chapman worked tirelessly to heal the
wounded and many soldiers were able to return to the battles.
When the day was finally over the Confederates had proved themselves victorious.
This having been the second battle of the year they were able to drastically close the
gap in the score between the two armies. With only a 46 point difference the Battle of
Otter River Creek will certainly prove itself to be interesting and a decisive battle.
Union - 658 Confederate - 872
Total US - 1688 Total CS - 1642
| September 20, 2008 The Battle of Otter River Creek |
The morning of the battle the air was crisp and cool and the skies were clear. This
being the first time that Captain Isaac Matson would take control of the Confederate
forces allowed him to have a larger army than the Union forces under the command
of Captain Maciorowski. Although the Confederates outnumbered the Union by 4
soldiers, Captain Matson went into the battle with an ankle injury and was at a
disadvantage.
The first battle, the Union forces were to hold their camp in the field against the
Confederate Army and this battle ended up as a draw. The Confederates were able
to easily win the second battle when they successfully blew up the bridge that was
under Union control. Captain Maciorowski was the target in the next battle with the
Confederate objective being to kill him. He successfully evaded all Rebel soldiers and
won a first victory for the Union Army.
After that first victory for the Union it was a downhill slide the rest of the day. The
Confederates successfully won every battle the rest of the day. Captain Matson was
able to completely slaughter the Union troops in 2 different battles leaving only one or
two live soldiers on the battlefield each time. During the final battle of the day the
objective was to kill Captain Matson and he went out into the battle field in the front
lines with his troops and was able to return from battle unscathed due to the excellent
work of Sgt Caleb Matson and Pvt. David Frye in protecting their Captain.
Throughout the day there were great acts of heroism and bravery on both sides as
both armies fought tirelessly to win the battle for their side. Lt. Wullbrandt of the
Confederate forces proved himself worthy in dramatics and collected many dramatics
points for his team as well as winning the coveted t-shirt.
In the end the Confederates had a major victory and now they are in the lead for the
year. The final battle for the year will be fought on November 8, 2008 in NJ.
Union - 459 Confederate - 1297
Total US - 2,147 Total CS - 2,939
being the first time that Captain Isaac Matson would take control of the Confederate
forces allowed him to have a larger army than the Union forces under the command
of Captain Maciorowski. Although the Confederates outnumbered the Union by 4
soldiers, Captain Matson went into the battle with an ankle injury and was at a
disadvantage.
The first battle, the Union forces were to hold their camp in the field against the
Confederate Army and this battle ended up as a draw. The Confederates were able
to easily win the second battle when they successfully blew up the bridge that was
under Union control. Captain Maciorowski was the target in the next battle with the
Confederate objective being to kill him. He successfully evaded all Rebel soldiers and
won a first victory for the Union Army.
After that first victory for the Union it was a downhill slide the rest of the day. The
Confederates successfully won every battle the rest of the day. Captain Matson was
able to completely slaughter the Union troops in 2 different battles leaving only one or
two live soldiers on the battlefield each time. During the final battle of the day the
objective was to kill Captain Matson and he went out into the battle field in the front
lines with his troops and was able to return from battle unscathed due to the excellent
work of Sgt Caleb Matson and Pvt. David Frye in protecting their Captain.
Throughout the day there were great acts of heroism and bravery on both sides as
both armies fought tirelessly to win the battle for their side. Lt. Wullbrandt of the
Confederate forces proved himself worthy in dramatics and collected many dramatics
points for his team as well as winning the coveted t-shirt.
In the end the Confederates had a major victory and now they are in the lead for the
year. The final battle for the year will be fought on November 8, 2008 in NJ.
Union - 459 Confederate - 1297
Total US - 2,147 Total CS - 2,939