Swamp Fox - Game 11

Situation

After the encounter with Cornet Merrit, the Queen’s Rangers retired on Georgetown where they met a mounted group of Loyalist militia under the command of Major Micajah Gainey. These forces now combined and rode off in pursuit of Horry and his men. On the Black River Ferry Road encountered Horry and his men at their camp. The Crown force attacked immediately.

The British win the game if they can burn down the plantation house where the Rebels are staying. The Rebels win if they break the Crown Force Morale.

The Crown forces deployed first, with the militia heading straight down the road and the cavalry moving across the countryside.

However, the Rebels also managed to deploy all of their forces in the first turn. The Crown forces weren't looking too happy about their ability to burn some buildings.

The rebels advanced north to hopefully prevent the cavalry from outflanking them.

The cavalry cantered through the woods and over the fence.

Unfortunately, the officer's horse pulled up almost throwing the rider. The Crown militia deployed into two groups and poured fire into the rebels, causing casualties. 

With the cavalry rapidly advancing towards the rebels

The rebels advanced their best troops towards the fence line and hoped to hold off the cavalry. Unfortunately, the cavalry failed to close to contact.

A devastating volley by the Rebels forced the cavalry to retire.

With both of their leaders knocked out, things weren't going well for the Crown militia.

A unit of the Crown cavalry were soon brought under control and were heading to outflank the rebels, hoping to charge them in the rear. Unfortunately, the Crown militia were falling back due to the Rebel firepower.

At this point the Crown morale was such that they retired from the field, whats left of them that is. Leaving the Rebels victorious.