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GGREATREAT B BATTLESATTLES OF THEOF THE AAMERICAMERICA C CIVILIVIL W WARAR

Learning the Learning the originaloriginal GBACW game system GBACW game system

with Russ Giffordwith Russ Gifford

GREAT BATTLES OF THE GREAT BATTLES OF THE AMERICA CIVIL WARAMERICA CIVIL WAR

This program gives you an overview of the This program gives you an overview of the GBACW series rules.GBACW series rules.

The instruction will allow you to play any of the The instruction will allow you to play any of the 14 original simulations in the 14 original simulations in the TSS/GBACW game system. TSS/GBACW game system.

What this Training OffersWhat this Training Offers


The game that started it all:

TerribleTerrible Swift Swift Sword Sword

THE THREE DAYS OF THE THREE DAYS OF GETTYSBURG, 1976GETTYSBURG, 1976


The first game with morale, ranged combat and 2000 counters –


TSS was the first

‘monster’ game -

meaning, lots of maps and counters!


It was also a

‘monster’ hit –

and SPI followed up with many additional games in the same system!


• Terrible Swift Sword (Gettysburg, 1976) Terrible Swift Sword (Gettysburg, 1976) • Bloody April (Shiloh, 1979) Bloody April (Shiloh, 1979) • Stonewall, the Battle of Kernstown (1979)Stonewall, the Battle of Kernstown (1979)• Pea Ridge (GBACW Volume 1, 1980) Pea Ridge (GBACW Volume 1, 1980) • Drive on Washington (GBACW, V2, 1980)Drive on Washington (GBACW, V2, 1980)• Wilson’s Creek (GBACW, V3, 1980) Wilson’s Creek (GBACW, V3, 1980) • Cedar Mountain (GBACW, V4, 1980) Cedar Mountain (GBACW, V4, 1980) • Jackson at the Crossroads (GBACW, V5, 1981)Jackson at the Crossroads (GBACW, V5, 1981)• The Battle of Corinth (GBACW, V6, 1981)The Battle of Corinth (GBACW, V6, 1981)

End of the SPI eraEnd of the SPI era

Games in the GBACW SystemGames in the GBACW System


• Gleam of Bayonets (Antietam,V7, 1983) Gleam of Bayonets (Antietam,V7, 1983) • Terrible Swift Sword 2Terrible Swift Sword 2nd Edition nd Edition (Gettysburg, 1986)(Gettysburg, 1986)• Rebel Sabers (1986, which includes:)Rebel Sabers (1986, which includes:)

– Kelly’s Ford (V8?)Kelly’s Ford (V8?)– Brandy’s Station (V9?)Brandy’s Station (V9?)– Horse Soldiers at Gettysburg (V10?)Horse Soldiers at Gettysburg (V10?)– TSS Expansion GameTSS Expansion Game

• Battle of Pleasant Hill (GBACW, V11?, 1986)Battle of Pleasant Hill (GBACW, V11?, 1986)

End of the TSR/SPI era.End of the TSR/SPI era.

Games in the GBACW SystemGames in the GBACW System


All these games All these games used essentially used essentially the same rules!the same rules!


If you learned one of these games,

you could play any of them!


Ready to get started? Let’s go!


You are in control of the training.You are in control of the training.

• Use the right arrow to speed ahead Use the right arrow to speed ahead

• Use the left arrow to revisit a previous slide. Use the left arrow to revisit a previous slide.

• The letter ‘P’ will ‘pause’ the program. The letter ‘P’ will ‘pause’ the program.

Training StructureTraining Structure


If you learn by reading, but the audio distracts If you learn by reading, but the audio distracts you – you –

Turn the audio off! Read each Turn the audio off! Read each page!page!

If you learn by hearing – If you learn by hearing –

Listen to the audio, and look at the Listen to the audio, and look at the pictures. Only read the text if you have pictures. Only read the text if you have difficulty with the example.difficulty with the example.

Choose your methodChoose your method


And don’t feel confined to follow steps as I And don’t feel confined to follow steps as I structured the training. structured the training.

Pick the module you want, and skip the others.Pick the module you want, and skip the others.

Choose your SubjectChoose your Subject

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

• Module 1: Sequence of PlayModule 1: Sequence of Play• Module 2: Combat Units and FormationsModule 2: Combat Units and Formations• Module 3: Facing and Zones of ControlModule 3: Facing and Zones of Control• Module 4: Command and Leader InformationModule 4: Command and Leader Information• Module 5: MovementModule 5: Movement• Module 6: Line of SightModule 6: Line of Sight• Module 7: Fire CombatModule 7: Fire Combat• Module 8: MeleeModule 8: Melee• Module 9: The Final DetailsModule 9: The Final Details

Learning the GBACW SystemLearning the GBACW System

Questions? Comments? Questions? Comments?

Write to me at Write to me at [email protected]

Or find me online at Or find me online at www.boardgamegeek.com (my handle is Russ G.)(my handle is Russ G.)


If you have specific questions, jump to the If you have specific questions, jump to the module you’re interested in.module you’re interested in.

Otherwise, I’ll see you at Module 1 as we get Otherwise, I’ll see you at Module 1 as we get started learning how to play this great series of started learning how to play this great series of games!games!


Russ Gifford is best known in the gaming Russ Gifford is best known in the gaming community as an Advanced Squad community as an Advanced Squad Leader player and tournament director. Leader player and tournament director.



Module 1: The Sequence of PlayModule 1: The Sequence of Play


GBACW Sequence of PlayGBACW Sequence of Play

You will become familiar with:You will become familiar with:

• The sequence of play for the GBACW system The sequence of play for the GBACW system

• The different phases that comprise this sequenceThe different phases that comprise this sequence

Goals for this ModuleGoals for this Module


The Sequence of Play in a wargame provides the directions for the players.

Think of it as a roadmap,

telling players which way to go

and “what happens when!”


Each Player-Turn begins with player checking Each Player-Turn begins with player checking to seeto see

• Which of his units are in Which of his units are in command.command.

• Those in command can Those in command can movemove..

• After they move, his After they move, his opponent opponent gets to gets to fire fire defensivelydefensively

• Then the moving player takes his Then the moving player takes his offensive offensive firefire!!

Sequence of PlaySequence of Play


After casualties, routs and retreats, the attacker:After casualties, routs and retreats, the attacker:

• Decides which units will attempt to advance Decides which units will attempt to advance into into meleemelee

After the resolution of those charges, the After the resolution of those charges, the attackerattacker

• Tries to Tries to resupplyresupply units that are out of ammo units that are out of ammo

• And And rallyrally those troops that routed under fire! those troops that routed under fire!

Sequence of Play, continuedSequence of Play, continued


After the first player executes his half of the After the first player executes his half of the turn, the second player repeats the same turn, the second player repeats the same sequence.sequence.



After the second player After the second player completes his half of the completes his half of the turn, move the game turn turn, move the game turn marker ahead.marker ahead.

Repeat the sequence of Repeat the sequence of play. play.

Continue this routine to the Continue this routine to the end of the game!end of the game!

Game Turn AdvancesGame Turn Advances


First Player turn:First Player turn:Initial Command PhaseInitial Command PhaseMovement PhaseMovement Phase

Defensive Fire Defensive Fire Offensive Fire PhaseOffensive Fire Phase

Retreat Before Retreat Before MeleeMeleeMelee PhaseMelee PhaseAmmo Re-Supply Ammo Re-Supply Rally PhaseRally PhaseFinal Command PhaseFinal Command Phase

Second Player turn:Second Player turn:Initial Command PhaseInitial Command PhaseMovement PhaseMovement Phase


Retreat Before Retreat Before Melee Melee Melee PhaseMelee PhaseAmmo Re-Supply Ammo Re-Supply Rally PhaseRally PhaseFinal Command PhaseFinal Command Phase



Game over? OK - Who won?Game over? OK - Who won?

Victory pointsVictory points are awarded for are awarded for • causing casualtiescausing casualties• capturing terrain capturing terrain • securing historical objectives.securing historical objectives.These items are spelled out in the These items are spelled out in the Exclusive Exclusive

RulesRules section for each game! section for each game!



These victory points compare the players’ game These victory points compare the players’ game to the historical results and decide:to the historical results and decide:

• Marginal Victory?Marginal Victory?

• Tactical Victory?Tactical Victory?

• Substantial Victory?Substantial Victory?

Note: Games can be a ‘draw!’ Note: Games can be a ‘draw!’



Read Read Section 4.0Section 4.0 (all) (all)

in the Standard Rules for thein the Standard Rules for the

GGREAT REAT BBATTLES OF THE ATTLES OF THE AAMERICAN MERICAN CCIVIL IVIL WWARAR..

For Further InformationFor Further Information


Ready to learn more? Ready to learn more?

In the next module, we’ll learn about the In the next module, we’ll learn about the different different combat unitscombat units and their and their formations!formations!

See you at See you at

Module 2 – Combat Units and Formations!Module 2 – Combat Units and Formations!

Coming Next ModuleComing Next Module


Module 2: Combat Units and FormationsModule 2: Combat Units and Formations


GBACW Units and FormationsGBACW Units and Formations


•Types of counters in GBACW gamesTypes of counters in GBACW games

•Recognizing and understanding counter symbolsRecognizing and understanding counter symbols

•Different Formations in GBACWDifferent Formations in GBACW

•Special rules for Infantry, Cavalry, and ArtillerySpecial rules for Infantry, Cavalry, and Artillery


GGREAT REAT BBATTLES OF THE ATTLES OF THE

AAMERICA MERICA CCIVIL IVIL WWARAR



Cedar Mountain, GBACW Volume 4Cedar Mountain, GBACW Volume 4


These battles These battles are fought with are fought with counters that counters that

represent represent

• InfantryInfantry

• CavalryCavalry

• ArtilleryArtillery

units and their units and their

• LeadersLeaders

UnitsUnits


There are three types of counters in GBACW games:There are three types of counters in GBACW games:

•LeadersLeadersBrigade Leaders and Divisional LeadersBrigade Leaders and Divisional Leaders

•Combat UnitsCombat Units InfantryInfantry, , CavalryCavalry and and ArtilleryArtillery are combat units. are combat units.

(So are Supply wagons.)(So are Supply wagons.)

• Informational countersInformational countersStrength markers, pin and rout counters, etc.Strength markers, pin and rout counters, etc.

UnitsUnits



LeadersLeaders



Combat UnitsCombat Units



Information CountersInformation Counters


In this section we will be learning about In this section we will be learning about Combat Units – Combat Units –

Specifically, Specifically, InfantryInfantry, , CavalryCavalry and and Artillery Artillery UnitsUnits

We will also cover theWe will also cover the differentdifferent formations formations for these units.for these units.

UnitsUnits


Infantry and Cavalry:Infantry and Cavalry:

• Each counter is a regimentEach counter is a regiment

• 1 Strength point = 100 men 1 Strength point = 100 men

Artillery units are a battery sectionArtillery units are a battery section

• 1 Strength point = 1 Gun1 Strength point = 1 Gun

UnitsUnits


Infantry regimentInfantry regiment

•Unit DesignationUnit Designation

•Brigade Leader’s Brigade Leader’s namename

•FormationFormation

UnitsUnits


Infantry regimentInfantry regiment

•MoraleMorale

•Weapon TypeWeapon Type

•Current StrengthCurrent Strength

UnitsUnits


Combat units have two different Combat units have two different formationsformations..

Unit FormationsUnit Formations


This symbol This symbol tells us this is tells us this is

an an infantryinfantry unit in unit in lineline formation.formation.



Infantry in Column is noted

by placing a white

informational “Column”

marker on the unit.



A long chain of units in column can be noted by

placing a column chit on

the first unit and noting that the rest of the units are in column.


All these units All these units are also in are also in column.column.



a a mounted mounted CavalryCavalry unit. unit.




an an unlimbered unlimbered

ArtilleryArtillery unit. unit.



This symbol This symbol tells us this is tells us this is an an limbered limbered

ArtilleryArtillery unit. unit.



Infantry units Infantry units can be in can be in

ColumnColumn or or LineLine formation.formation.

In In columncolumn, , Infantry can Infantry can move faster move faster

using roads and using roads and trailstrails, but , but

cannot cannot fightfight..

Infantry UnitsInfantry Units


In In columncolumn, , Infantry can Infantry can

move faster by move faster by using roads and using roads and

trailstrails, but , but cannot cannot fightfight..

Infantry UnitsInfantry Units


Cavalry units Cavalry units can be in can be in

MountedMounted or or Un-mountedUn-mounted formation.formation.

Mounted Mounted Cavalry can Cavalry can

move fastmove fast and and chargecharge, but are , but are easy targets.easy targets.

Cavalry UnitsCavalry UnitsCounter BackCounter BackMounted Cav.Mounted Cav.


Un-mounted Un-mounted CavalryCavalry are are treated like treated like

InfantryInfantry in in LineLine formation.formation.

Cavalry UnitsCavalry Units Counter FrontCounter FrontUn-mounted Cav.Un-mounted Cav.


Unmounted Unmounted CavalryCavalry are are treated like treated like

Infantry in Line Infantry in Line formation.formation.

(Note: Morale is (Note: Morale is lower – they lower – they

were not trained were not trained to fight as to fight as Infantry.)Infantry.)

Cavalry UnitsCavalry Units

Counter FrontCounter FrontUn-mounted Cav.Un-mounted Cav.

Counter BackCounter BackMounted Cav.Mounted Cav.


Artillery units Artillery units can be in can be in

LimberedLimbered or or Unlimbered Unlimbered formation.formation.

Artillery UnitsArtillery UnitsCounter BackCounter Back


Artillery units Artillery units can be in can be in

LimberedLimbered or or UnlimberedUnlimbered formation.formation.

Artillery UnitsArtillery Units

Counter FrontCounter Front

Counter BackCounter Back


Limbered Arty Limbered Arty can can move, but move, but

not fire.not fire.

Artillery UnitsArtillery Units

Counter FrontCounter FrontUnlimberedUnlimbered

Counter BackCounter BackLimberedLimbered

Unlimbered Unlimbered Arty can Arty can Fire, Fire, but not move.but not move.


So how do units So how do units ‘change ‘change

formation?”formation?”

Changing FormationChanging Formation


Each unit in Each unit in GBACW has an GBACW has an

allowance of allowance of movement movement

points per turnpoints per turn. .



Combat units Combat units can choose to can choose to expend these expend these points during points during the movement the movement

phasephase to to change change formationformation..



Special Rules for Special Rules for InfantryInfantry formations: formations:• InfantryInfantry may only use roads, trails, pikes and bridges may only use roads, trails, pikes and bridges

if they are in columnif they are in column..• InfantryInfantry may only fire if in line formation. may only fire if in line formation.• InfantryInfantry in columnin column may never enter a hex with any may never enter a hex with any

other unit.other unit.• Out of commandOut of command units may not change formation. units may not change formation.• Exception: InfantryException: Infantry in column that is fired on will in column that is fired on will

automatically change to line automatically change to line afterafter resolving the resolving the attack.attack.

Infantry FormationsInfantry Formations


Special Rules for Artillery formations:Special Rules for Artillery formations:• ArtilleryArtillery may only move if they are may only move if they are LimberedLimbered..• ArtilleryArtillery may only fire if they are may only fire if they are UnlimberedUnlimbered..• Artillery may not Artillery may not enter a new hex and fire in the enter a new hex and fire in the

same player turn!same player turn!• ArtilleryArtillery may change formation may change formation // facing facing andand fire in fire in

the same player turn the same player turn ifif it did NOT enter a new hex!it did NOT enter a new hex!• If If ArtilleryArtillery changes formation changes formation within range and line within range and line

of sight of enemy small-arms unitof sight of enemy small-arms unit, those units may , those units may fire on the arty before it changes. fire on the arty before it changes.

Artillery FormationsArtillery Formations


Special Rules for Cavalry formations:Special Rules for Cavalry formations:• Formation change always ends movement.Formation change always ends movement.• May only fire mounted if armed with P, C, CR.May only fire mounted if armed with P, C, CR.(Pistols, Carbines, or Colt Repeaters.)(Pistols, Carbines, or Colt Repeaters.)• May only fire out single frontal hex side. May only fire out single frontal hex side. (Exception – Pistols may fire three frontal hex sides.)(Exception – Pistols may fire three frontal hex sides.)• Mounted Cavalry is always enfiladed when fired on.Mounted Cavalry is always enfiladed when fired on.• May Charge, doubling their Melee strength.May Charge, doubling their Melee strength.• Defend in Melee at double their strength vs. non-Defend in Melee at double their strength vs. non-

cavalry unit.cavalry unit.

Cavalry FormationsCavalry Formations


What is this unit?What is this unit?

QuizQuiz


What is this unit? What is this unit?

Union, 12Union, 12thth Missouri Infantry Missouri Infantry

regiment, line regiment, line formation, armed formation, armed

with rifles.with rifles.

QuizQuiz


This one?This one?

QuizQuiz


This one? This one?

(Confederate 2(Confederate 2ndnd Arkansas Cavalry Arkansas Cavalry

regiment, regiment, Dismounted in Dismounted in line formation, line formation, with muskets.)with muskets.)

QuizQuiz



QuizQuiz



This is the This is the Confederate Confederate

Artillery battery Artillery battery Good, section b, Good, section b, with 4 Napoleon with 4 Napoleon

guns.guns.

It is unlimbered It is unlimbered and ready to fire! and ready to fire!

QuizQuiz



QuizQuiz


What is this unit?What is this unit?Not a fair Not a fair

question since question since you can’t really you can’t really see it, but you see it, but you

should know it isshould know it is

Confederate Confederate Artillery Battery, Artillery Battery,

Limbered.Limbered.

Not able to fire.Not able to fire.

QuizQuiz


For further information: For further information:

Read Read Section 3.0Section 3.0 (all) (all)

and and Section 6.0Section 6.0 (all) (all)

in the Standard Rules for thein the Standard Rules for the




Ready to learn more? Ready to learn more?

In the next module, we’ll learn about how these In the next module, we’ll learn about how these unitsunits face, enfilade, and Zones of Control! face, enfilade, and Zones of Control!

OK – now face front and we’ll see you at OK – now face front and we’ll see you at

Module 3 – Unit FacingModule 3 – Unit Facing



Module 3: Facing and Zones of ControlModule 3: Facing and Zones of Control


GBACW Facing and ZOCGBACW Facing and ZOC


• ‘‘front’ and enfilade hex sides for each unitfront’ and enfilade hex sides for each unit

• zones of controls for different formationszones of controls for different formations



Combat Units Combat Units must face a must face a

hex SIDE, not a hex SIDE, not a vertex. vertex.

FrontFront

FacingFacing


Facing determinesFacing determines

• Direction a unit may Direction a unit may firefire. .

• Direction a unit may Direction a unit may movemove..

• VulnerabilityVulnerability of a unit to hostile fire or melee. of a unit to hostile fire or melee.

FacingFacing


The The front of a front of a unit unit is side is side

with thewith the unit unit identification.identification.

FacingFacing

Front


TheThe front front is is the hexside the hexside

above theabove the unit unit identification.identification.

FacingFacing

Front


The hexsides The hexsides to either side to either side of the front of the front hexside are hexside are alsoalso frontal frontal hexsides.hexsides.

FacingFacing

Front

Front

Front


The side The side opposite the opposite the ‘front’ is the ‘front’ is the

rear, or rear, or ‘enfilade’ of ‘enfilade’ of

the unit.the unit.

FrontFront

RearRear

FacingFacing

Front

Front

Front


If units are fired If units are fired on on through rear through rear hexsides, they hexsides, they are said to be are said to be ‘enfiladed.’‘enfiladed.’

This is flanking This is flanking fire, and is more fire, and is more

damaging.damaging.

FacingFacing

Rear

Rear

Rear


Infantry in lineInfantry in line and and unlimbered unlimbered

artilleryartillery may may ONLY fire out ONLY fire out

their their three three frontal hexsidesfrontal hexsides. .

FacingFacing


Infantry in line Infantry in line and and unlimbered unlimbered

artilleryartillery may may ONLY fire out ONLY fire out

their three their three frontal hexsides. frontal hexsides.

FacingFacing

Front

Front

Front


Mounted Mounted CavalryCavalry have have only only 1 Front 1 Front

hexsidehexside..

They may only They may only fire out this fire out this hexside! hexside!

FacingFacing


But any fire on But any fire on Mounted Mounted CavalryCavalry is is

treated as an treated as an “enfilade”“enfilade” since since they are larger they are larger

targets.targets.

FacingFacing


Un-limbered Un-limbered ArtilleryArtillery and and Infantry in Infantry in

ColumnColumn are also are also always always

enfiladedenfiladed!!

FacingFacing


•Units may ONLY change facing during movement phase. Units may ONLY change facing during movement phase.

•A unit MUST always face a hexside, not a spine. A unit MUST always face a hexside, not a spine.

•ALL units in the same hex must face the same hexside.ALL units in the same hex must face the same hexside.

Movement Rules - Facing


Combat Units in certain formations exert a Zone of Control Combat Units in certain formations exert a Zone of Control into the adjacent hexes they can fire into:into the adjacent hexes they can fire into:

• Infantry in Line formation, Infantry in Line formation,

• Dismounted Calvary in LineDismounted Calvary in Line

• Unlimbered artilleryUnlimbered artillery

have three Zone of Control hexes.have three Zone of Control hexes.

Zone of ControlZone of Control


As long as the As long as the terrain is not terrain is not

impassable, the impassable, the three frontal three frontal hexsides for hexsides for

Infantry in LineInfantry in Line and and Unlimbered Unlimbered ArtilleryArtillery are a are a zone of controlzone of control..


ZOCZOC

ZOCZOC

ZOCZOC


As long as the As long as the terrain is not terrain is not

impassable, the impassable, the three frontal three frontal hexsides for hexsides for

Infantry in LineInfantry in Line and and Unlimbered Unlimbered ArtilleryArtillery are a are a zone of controlzone of control..


ZOCZOC

ZOCZOC ZOCZOC


•Infantry in Infantry in Line formation, Line formation,

•Dismounted Dismounted CalvaryCalvary

•Unlimbered Unlimbered artilleryartillery

have their 3 have their 3 frontal hexes as frontal hexes as

a zone of a zone of control. control.


ZOCZOC

ZOCZOC

ZOCZOC


Zone of Zone of Control:Control:

Mounted Mounted CalvaryCalvary has a has a

zone of control zone of control of all six of all six

surrounding surrounding hexes!hexes!



Units Units WITHOUTWITHOUT Zones of Control: Zones of Control:

•LeadersLeaders

•Infantry in ColumnInfantry in Column

•LimberedLimbered or or abandoned artilleryabandoned artillery

Zone of Control - ReviewZone of Control - Review


Units Units that have that have Zones of Control:Zones of Control:

(three frontal hexes)(three frontal hexes)

•Infantry in LineInfantry in Line

•Dismounted CavalryDismounted Cavalry

•UnlimberedUnlimbered ArtilleryArtillery



Mounted CavalryMounted Cavalry exerts a exerts a Zone of ControlZone of Control

into into everyevery adjacent hex! adjacent hex!



Which way Which way are all the are all the

Confederate Confederate units facing?units facing?

Facing - QuizFacing - Quiz


Which way Which way are all the are all the

Union units Union units facing?facing?

Facing - QuizFacing - Quiz


Which units Which units are in enemy are in enemy

Zones of Zones of Control?Control?

Zone of Control - QuizZone of Control - Quiz


Which Which Confederate Confederate units are in units are in

Union Zones Union Zones of Control?of Control?



Which Union Which Union units are in units are in Confederate Confederate

Zones of Zones of Control?Control?



Why do Why do Zones of Zones of Control Control matter?matter?



Enemy Enemy Zones of ControlZones of Control disrupt disrupt supplysupply and and commandcommand, , and causes difficulties for units trying to and causes difficulties for units trying to change change

formationformation or leave a or leave a ZOC!ZOC!



Read Read Section 7.0Section 7.0 (all) (all) and and Section 10.0Section 10.0

(General Rule ONLY)(General Rule ONLY)in the Standard Rules for thein the Standard Rules for the




Ready for officer training? Ready for officer training?

That’s next on the list, as you learn how to That’s next on the list, as you learn how to command troops! And you’ll see an example command troops! And you’ll see an example of Zones of Control causing trouble in of Zones of Control causing trouble in

Module 4 – Leaders and Command!Module 4 – Leaders and Command!



Module 4: Leaders and CommandModule 4: Leaders and Command


GBACW Leaders & CommandGBACW Leaders & Command


• BrigadeBrigade LeadersLeaders and and DivisionalDivisional LeadersLeaders

• How leaders How leaders commandcommand and and rallyrally units. units.

• How Brigades may be How Brigades may be detacheddetached to operate to operate independently. independently.



As you remember from As you remember from Module 1, each Module 1, each Player-Player-

turnturn starts with the starts with the “Initial “Initial Command Phase.”Command Phase.”

This determines which This determines which Brigade LeadersBrigade Leaders and their and their

regimentsregiments are ‘in are ‘in Command.”Command.”

Command Sequence of Play:Sequence of Play:Player turn:Player turn:

Initial Command PhaseInitial Command PhaseMovement PhaseMovement Phase


Retreat Before MeleeRetreat Before MeleeMelee PhaseMelee PhaseAmmo Re-Supply Ammo Re-Supply Rally PhaseRally PhaseFinal Command PhaseFinal Command Phase


RegimentsRegiments are the basic game unit. are the basic game unit.

• Regiments must be within command radius of theirRegiments must be within command radius of their BrigadeBrigade LeadersLeaders during the during the Initial Command PhaseInitial Command Phase or or they cannot Offensive Fire, initiate Melee, or move they cannot Offensive Fire, initiate Melee, or move more than 1 hex.more than 1 hex.

• Brigade Leaders must be with the command radius of Brigade Leaders must be with the command radius of theirtheir Divisional Divisional Leaders to be able to more than 1 hex.Leaders to be able to more than 1 hex.

CommandCommand


In this game, to be ‘in In this game, to be ‘in command’ (thus follow command’ (thus follow orders to move or fire) a orders to move or fire) a regimentregiment must be in the must be in the Effectiveness RadiusEffectiveness Radius of of their their Brigade Leader.Brigade Leader.

Command


In this game, to be ‘in In this game, to be ‘in command’ (thus follow command’ (thus follow orders to move or fire) a orders to move or fire) a regimentregiment must be in the must be in the Effectiveness Radius of Effectiveness Radius of their Brigade Leader.their Brigade Leader. Confederate

Brigade Leaders

Command


AA Brigade LeaderBrigade Leader must be must be in the divisional integrity in the divisional integrity radius of theirradius of their Division Division

Commander.Commander.

Confederate Division Commander

Command


Division CommandersDivision Commanders

have two numbers on have two numbers on their counter.their counter.

Command


Division CommanderDivision Commander

Divisional Divisional Integrity RadiusIntegrity Radius

Command PointsCommand Points

Command


Division CommandersDivision Commanders Divisional Divisional

Integrity RadiusIntegrity Radius Hill’s Brigade LeadersHill’s Brigade Leadersmust be within 8 hexes or must be within 8 hexes or they are out of command. they are out of command.

Command PointsCommand Points Used to extend Brigade Leaders Effectiveness Radius.Used to extend Brigade Leaders Effectiveness Radius.

Command


If Brigade Leaders are If Brigade Leaders are within their Divisional within their Divisional Leader’s command, the Leader’s command, the Div. Cmdr may use his Div. Cmdr may use his

command pointscommand points to extend to extend the Effectiveness Radius the Effectiveness Radius of one or more brigade of one or more brigade

leader.leader.Example:Example: AP Hill could extend a AP Hill could extend a single leader’s radius 2 hexes, or single leader’s radius 2 hexes, or

two leaders 1 hex each.)two leaders 1 hex each.)

Command


Brigade LeadersBrigade Leaders

Example:Example:

Branch is subordinate to Branch is subordinate to A.P. Hill. He must be A.P. Hill. He must be in Hill’s in Hill’s Divisional Integrity Radius Divisional Integrity Radius to be ‘in command.’to be ‘in command.’

Command



Effectiveness RadiusEffectiveness Radius Branch’s Branch’s regimentsregiments must be must be within this range to be within this range to be ‘‘in command.’ in command.’

Command



Effectiveness RadiusEffectiveness Radius Branch’s Branch’s regimentsregiments must be must be within this range to be within this range to be ‘‘in command.’ in command.’

If If notnot in command, a unit may not in command, a unit may not offensive fireoffensive fire or or melee.melee.They may only They may only movemove 1 hex. They may 1 hex. They may defensive firedefensive fire..

Command


Rally RatingRally Rating Brigade Leaders may Brigade Leaders may rallyrally this many of his this many of his routedrouted regiments regiments

within his within his Effectiveness RadiusEffectiveness Radius. (He also rallies . (He also rallies anyany units that units that he is stacked with.)he is stacked with.)

Command


If promoted to Division If promoted to Division Commander, this number is Commander, this number is Branch’s Div Integrity RadiusBranch’s Div Integrity Radius

Command


Brigade LeadersBrigade Leaders Must be in their Div. Ldr’sMust be in their Div. Ldr’s Divisional Integrity Radius to Divisional Integrity Radius to be ‘in command.’be ‘in command.’

Effectiveness RadiusEffectiveness Radius Brigade Ldr’sBrigade Ldr’s regimentsregiments must be within this rangemust be within this rangeto be ‘in command’.to be ‘in command’.

Rally RatingRally Rating Brigade Leaders may rally this many routed troops within his Brigade Leaders may rally this many routed troops within his

Effectiveness Radius. (May rally all that he is stacked with.)Effectiveness Radius. (May rally all that he is stacked with.)

If promoted to Division If promoted to Division Commander, this number is Commander, this number is Branch’s Div Integrity RadiusBranch’s Div Integrity Radius

Review:


Question 1: one Question 1: one of Herbert’s of Herbert’s regiments is regiments is

5 hexes away. 5 hexes away.

Herbert’s Herbert’s Effectiveness Effectiveness

Radius is only 4Radius is only 4

Is the 3 La in Is the 3 La in command?command?

Quiz: In Command?


ONLYONLY if if McCulloch uses McCulloch uses

1 command 1 command pointpoint in the in the

Initial Initial Command Command

PhasePhase to extend to extend Herbert’s Herbert’s Command Command

Radius Radius toto 5! 5!

Can he do that?Can he do that?

Quiz: Initial Command Phase


Yes!Yes! McCulloch’s McCulloch’s

Command Command Radius is 6, and Radius is 6, and

Herbert is Herbert is 6 6 hexes away!hexes away!

Quiz: In Command?


Question 2: Question 2: Note I said they Note I said they

are 6 hexes are 6 hexes apart –apart – why why

didn’t I say they didn’t I say they were 5 hexes were 5 hexes

apart?apart?

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Quiz: In Command?


Command Command control cannot control cannot

be traced be traced through any through any

enemy units,enemy units, or through the or through the zone of controlzone of control

of an enemy of an enemy unit.unit.

Quiz: In Command?


Command Command control cannot control cannot

be traced be traced through any through any

enemy units,enemy units, or through the or through the zone of controlzone of control

of an enemy of an enemy unit.unit.

Exception: unless that hex has a Exception: unless that hex has a friendly unitfriendly unit in it. in it.

Quiz: In Command?


The units under The units under Outserhaus Outserhaus

exert aexert a zone of zone of controlcontrol in hex in hex 1113 and hex 1113 and hex

1112.1112.

Command Command cannot be traced cannot be traced

through hex through hex 1112. 1112.

Quiz: In Command?Quiz: In Command?


The units under The units under Outserhaus Outserhaus

exert aexert a zone of zone of controlcontrol in hex in hex 1113 and hex 1113 and hex

1112.1112.

Command Command cannot be traced cannot be traced

through hex through hex 1112. 1112.

See module 3 for a complete See module 3 for a complete explanation of Zones of Control!explanation of Zones of Control!



But McCulloch But McCulloch has a 6 hex has a 6 hex

radius, and there radius, and there is a path to is a path to

Herbert within 6 Herbert within 6 hexes. hexes.

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McIntosh is McIntosh is under the pin under the pin

counter, and has counter, and has only aonly a 3 radius. 3 radius.

(He’s (He’s wounded).wounded).

Is the 9 Tex in Is the 9 Tex in command?command?



Yes!Yes! McCulloch McCulloch has 2 Command has 2 Command

points, so he points, so he gives McIntosh gives McIntosh his remaining his remaining

point.point.

McIntosh now McIntosh now has a 4 radius, has a 4 radius,

and the 9 Tex is and the 9 Tex is in command!in command!



Brigade Leaders normally must be within the Divisional Brigade Leaders normally must be within the Divisional Integrity Radius of their Divisional Commander.Integrity Radius of their Divisional Commander.

• But one But one Brigade may be Brigade may be detacheddetached to operate to operate independently. independently.

Brigade DetachmentBrigade Detachment


To Detach a Brigade:To Detach a Brigade:

• Must be done during the Initial Command PhaseMust be done during the Initial Command Phase

• The Brigade Commander must be within the The Brigade Commander must be within the Divisional Integrity Radius of the Divisional Divisional Integrity Radius of the Divisional Commander.Commander.

• Only one Brigade may be detached at any time.Only one Brigade may be detached at any time.



A Detached Brigade:A Detached Brigade:

• Functions normally in all respects but one – the Functions normally in all respects but one – the Brigade Leader does NOT need to be in the Divisional Brigade Leader does NOT need to be in the Divisional Integrity Radius of the Divisional Commander.Integrity Radius of the Divisional Commander.

• Optional Rule – the morale level of each regiment of Optional Rule – the morale level of each regiment of the detached brigade is 1 point lower.the detached brigade is 1 point lower.



Example: Since Example: Since Herbert is in Herbert is in Command, Command,

McCullough McCullough could detach could detach

him the Initial him the Initial Command Command

Phase.Phase.



But if you need more info:But if you need more info:Read Read Section 1.0Section 1.0 (all) (all)

and and Section 17.0 to 17.68Section 17.0 to 17.68 in the Standard Rules for thein the Standard Rules for the




I’m certain you did fine on the quiz! I’m certain you did fine on the quiz!

But if not, check the rules again, and replay this But if not, check the rules again, and replay this module. Command and Control are vital in module. Command and Control are vital in these games!these games!



Once you’re comfortable, report back here. Once you’re comfortable, report back here.

We’ll hit the trail as we startWe’ll hit the trail as we startModule 5 – Unit MovementModule 5 – Unit Movement!!



Module 5: MovementModule 5: Movement


GBACW MovementGBACW Movement

Module 5: Movement

Key Items you will learn in this session:Key Items you will learn in this session:• Which units may move Which units may move • How to determine terrain typeHow to determine terrain type• How formations affect movement costs.How formations affect movement costs.• How command and rout affects movement.How command and rout affects movement.You will learn how to find and use the You will learn how to find and use the • Terrain KeyTerrain Key• Terrain Effect on Movement ChartTerrain Effect on Movement ChartEstimated Module Time: 15 minutesEstimated Module Time: 15 minutes


As you remember As you remember from Module 1, after from Module 1, after the the Initial Command Initial Command

Phase Phase is theis the Movement Phase.Movement Phase.

Movement Rules Sequence of Play:Sequence of Play:Player turn:Player turn:

Initial Command PhaseInitial Command PhaseMovement PhaseMovement Phase


Retreat Before MeleeRetreat Before MeleeMelee PhaseMelee PhaseAmmo Re-Supply Ammo Re-Supply Rally PhaseRally PhaseFinal Command PhaseFinal Command Phase


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AAMERICA MERICA CCIVIL IVIL WWARARRidge

Wall

Slope

Steep Slope

(Changes in GBACW/TSS 2nd Edition)


The map hex grid is The map hex grid is used with the used with the

movement chart.movement chart.

Each movement Each movement phase, units can use phase, units can use their full their full Movement Movement

Allowance.Allowance.

Movement Rules


Every type of Every type of unit unit in the game in the game has a has a Movement Movement

AllowanceAllowance listed on the listed on the

Terrain Effects Terrain Effects on Movement on Movement

Chart. Chart.

MovementMovement


The chart shows The chart shows how many how many movement movement

pointspoints each hex each hex costs based on costs based on

the the terrain terrain andand unit unit

formationformation. .

MovementMovement


How many How many movement movement pointspoints does does each each woods woods

hex cost hex cost Mounted Mounted CavalryCavalry? ?

Movement QuizMovement Quiz


At 3 points per At 3 points per woods woods

Hex, Hex, Mounted Mounted Cavalry could Cavalry could only move 4 only move 4

hexes in hexes in woods.woods.




SPEED COUNTS!SPEED COUNTS!Roads, trails Roads, trails andand pikespikes negates all negates all

other other terrainterrain in a hex in a hex – including – including crestscrests!!

Which units can use Which units can use Roads, Pikes, and Roads, Pikes, and

Trails?Trails?


Which units can use Which units can use Roads, Pikes, Roads, Pikes, andand

TrailsTrails??



Only Only Infantry in Infantry in Column, Mounted Column, Mounted Cavalry, ArtyCavalry, Arty and and LeadersLeaders can use can use roads, trails roads, trails andand

pikespikes!!

(Games with supply (Games with supply wagons will also list wagons will also list road movement for road movement for

wagons.)wagons.)



Note the difference:Note the difference:

Mounted CavalryMounted Cavalry on on a road costs only a a road costs only a

half point! half point!

So on a road through So on a road through the woods they could the woods they could

move 24 hexes! move 24 hexes!



Only Infantry in Only Infantry in Column, Mounted Column, Mounted Cavalry, Arty and Cavalry, Arty and Leaders can use Leaders can use roads, trails and roads, trails and

pikes!pikes!


wagons.)wagons.)



Only Only Infantry in Infantry in Column, Mounted Column, Mounted Cavalry, ArtyCavalry, Arty and and Leaders can use Leaders can use roads, trails roads, trails andand

pikespikes!!


wagons.)wagons.)



The The Terrain KeyTerrain Key translates the translates the symbols on the map to the TEC list.symbols on the map to the TEC list.

Movement


The The Terrain KeyTerrain Key shows ground height:shows ground height:

Crest lineCrest line: change in : change in ground level. ground level.

Steep CrestSteep Crest: drastic : drastic change.change.

Movement


The The Terrain KeyTerrain Key shows ground height:shows ground height:

Crest lineCrest line: change in : change in ground level. ground level.


Movement

Important Note to Remember!!!!Important Note to Remember!!!!

Two levels in the same hex:Two levels in the same hex: The unit is at the LOWER level.The unit is at the LOWER level.


Let’s take a look:Let’s take a look:

Crest lineCrest line: gradual change : gradual change in ground level.in ground level.


UpcrestUpcrest movement costs movement costs are are added to the cost of added to the cost of the hex being enteredthe hex being entered. .

Movement

100’100’75’75’50’50’


StreamStream

FenceFence

TrailTrail

RoadRoad

Woods Woods

Movement

100’100’

75’75’

50’50’


Let’s watch a unit moving Let’s watch a unit moving and count the points!and count the points!

This is the Confederate This is the Confederate 3838thth North Carolina unit, North Carolina unit,

in line.in line.

For this example, assume For this example, assume Pender is in hex 2128, so Pender is in hex 2128, so the 38the 38thth is in command. is in command.

Movement


First hex:First hex:

Clear hex, uphill. (Called Clear hex, uphill. (Called up crest on the TEC.) up crest on the TEC.)

This is Cedar Mountain, This is Cedar Mountain, and up crest costs +1, and up crest costs +1,

So this move cost 1 + 1 = So this move cost 1 + 1 = 2 MP.2 MP.

Movement


Next hex – clear hexNext hex – clear hex

1 MP 1 MP

Movement


Next hex – clearNext hex – clear

1 MP1 MP

No cost for Infantry to go No cost for Infantry to go down crest.down crest.

Movement


Movement

Next hex – clearNext hex – clear

1 MP1 MP

(Buildings on GBACW (Buildings on GBACW maps are only there as maps are only there as historical landmarks.) historical landmarks.)


Movement

Next hex – unit faces Next hex – unit faces right, enters clear hex.right, enters clear hex.

1 MP1 MP

Total MP: 6 MPTotal MP: 6 MP

Unit faces forward, and Unit faces forward, and ends its move.ends its move.


Movement

We said units must face We said units must face the hex they enter – was the hex they enter – was

this move legal?this move legal?

Yes. Units can change Yes. Units can change facing facing before, during before, during andand

afterafter each hex entered. each hex entered.


Movement

Let’s watch a few more Let’s watch a few more examples.examples.

This is a limbered battery This is a limbered battery moving on the road.moving on the road.


Starting: limbered, Starting: limbered, on the road.on the road.


Uphill on road – only Uphill on road – only pays road cost, not pays road cost, not uphill: 1 MPuphill: 1 MP


On road – only pays On road – only pays road cost: 1 MProad cost: 1 MP


Still on road. Only Still on road. Only pays road cost: 1 MPpays road cost: 1 MP


Downhill, NOT on Downhill, NOT on road – pays terrain road – pays terrain (clear, 2 MP) and (clear, 2 MP) and downhill cost (+ 1): downhill cost (+ 1): Total for hex = 3 MPTotal for hex = 3 MP


Clear, 2 MPClear, 2 MP


Change Formation : Change Formation : Unlimber, 4 MP.Unlimber, 4 MP.

Total points: 12 MPTotal points: 12 MP


Units are not forced to move. Units are not forced to move.

They may choose to move or not. They may use all of their They may choose to move or not. They may use all of their movement points, or some, or none.movement points, or some, or none.

MovementMovement


Some units may NOT move.Some units may NOT move.

MovementMovement


• RoutedRouted units can units can move only one hexmove only one hex

•Units Units notnot ‘in ‘in Command” can move Command” can move only only one hexone hex. .

•PinnedPinned units may units may notnot move.move.

(more)(more)

Movement Rules


• Artillery must be in Artillery must be in limberedlimbered formation to formation to move.move.

•Artillery and Wagons Artillery and Wagons must be must be crewedcrewed to move to move or change formation.or change formation.

•Units engaged in Units engaged in MeleeMelee may may notnot move. move.

Movement Rules


• Units must be in Units must be in command to change command to change formation.formation.

Movement Rules


• A Cavalry regiment A Cavalry regiment that changes formation that changes formation ENDS their movement. ENDS their movement.

Movement Rules


Friendly units Friendly units may occupy may occupy the same hex, the same hex, up to stacking up to stacking limits.limits.

Movement Rules


Infantry in Infantry in Column may Column may NEVER stack NEVER stack with any units with any units other than other than leaders. leaders.

(Exception: (Exception: Pea Ridge)Pea Ridge)

Movement Rules A string of units in column are A string of units in column are noted by placing a column noted by placing a column marker only on the lead unit.marker only on the lead unit.


•Units may ONLY change facing during movement phase. Units may ONLY change facing during movement phase.

•A unit MUST always face a hexside, not a spine. A unit MUST always face a hexside, not a spine.

•ALL units in the same hex must face the same hexside.ALL units in the same hex must face the same hexside.

Movement Rules – Facing


Read Read Section 6.0 to 6.22Section 6.0 to 6.22 in the Standard Rules for thein the Standard Rules for the




Now that you’ve seen how to move around, get out a Now that you’ve seen how to move around, get out a few units and move them on the map. Move up hill few units and move them on the map. Move up hill and down, into woods and across streams.and down, into woods and across streams.

Note in the different games the terrain costs may vary!Note in the different games the terrain costs may vary! Check the Terrain Effects on Movement Chart for the Check the Terrain Effects on Movement Chart for the game you are playing.game you are playing.



Ready to learn more?Ready to learn more?

Once you’ve marched and drilled your troops, report to Once you’ve marched and drilled your troops, report to duty at the next class, where we’ll see if you can spot duty at the next class, where we’ll see if you can spot your target!your target!

Module 6 – Line of Sight!Module 6 – Line of Sight!


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