Revolutionary War Day Score Sheet
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The Battle of Hupe Hill, Georgetown, MA August 30, 2008

It was a humid and damp morning, the rain had stopped but the
clouds hung low over the battlefield. The sides were almost evenly
split and the troops were anxious to battle. The British set-up camp
beyond the woods along the outskirts of the land while the
Colonists were situated in a small clearing behind a grove of trees.

The British were quite an intimidating force as they marched in
formation led by the beating of the drum. The Colonists on the
other hand were somewhat disorganized and ill-trained. The first
battle took place at the Colonist camp as the British tried
unsuccessfully to take control of the stronghold. There were many
wounds inflicted and at the end of the battle the field lay scattered
with bodies from both sides.

The most impressive battle of the day was the actual battle for Hupe
Hill. The Colonists had control of the hill and the British were to
try to overtake it. The British had use of 2 cannons for this battle
and they used them to their advantage. Well into the battle, when it
seemed from behind the hill that the British would not meet their
objective, the British charged and the Colonists called a retreat while
being overrun with British soldiers. When the battle was done the
British had proved victorious.

Throughout the day many soldiers showed themselves valiant, but
none like the elite force of Scottish Highlanders. They were used
often by the British Captain to infiltrate the enemy or to undertake
the most dangerous missions. They served the British King well
and will always be remembered for their acts of bravery.

Throughout each battle the opposing forces fought bravely and the
score was neck and neck with each side winning an equal number
of battles up to the final one. When the day was over there was quite
a surprising finish as the Colonists had a mere 4 points more than
the British. Thus, it was considered a draw and they shall have to
meet again on another day.

Colonists - 779                                               British - 775
The Battle on Rte 202, Baldwinville, MA October, 11, 2008

The day began cool and crisp but with plenty of sunshine. Captain
Smith returned from the Battle of Huppe Hill to meet the Colonist
in one last battle. Captain C. Matson was in charge of the Colonists
for this event and it seemed as though he was drastically out
skilled. Both sides had an equal number of troops but the British
had almost all veterans and the Colonists were made up of almost
all new recruits.

The first battle was a simple one, The British had to take the
Colonist camp. Captain Matson thought sure he'd be overtaken
easily but there was a huge surprise when at the end of the battle
only 1 British soldier was left standing and the Colonist had kept
control of their camp. The second battle Captain Matson was the
hunted target and the British easily met their objective.

The battle for the bridge was by far the most interesting and
entertaining. Both sides had to take control of the bridge and have
their flag on the bridge at the end of the battle. Much skill and
many tactics were used throughout the battle including the new
method of volley fire which proved to be quite successful. The
British charged the bridge multiple times but the Colonists proved
to be too strong for their attacks and kept control of the bridge
until the end.

When it came time for the Colonists to capture the British camp the
British had set their resolve and were determined to hold their
ground. The final battle was one of foraging for food nd when it
was over neither side had met their goal.

It was a close match all day with the score going back and forth
many times, but when it was all over the British had won by a
mere 96 points. Captain Smith and Captain Matson led their
troops well and both sides proved themselves to be worthy soldiers
throughout the day.

Colonists - 662                                         British - 758
                1,441                                                     1,533