Rebels & Redcoats #2

Rebels & Redcoats Volume II covers the eight American War of Independence battles. The game system simply but accurately recreates the battlefield conditions with a move-fight-rally play sequence to simulate the grand tactics of the American Revolution. Additional rules cover command control, morale, artillery, light infantry and dragoons. Each battle is represented by its own units and map along with exclusive rules to recreate the unique battlefield conditions. Units are generally regiments, rated for combat strength, moral and march capabilities. Famous leaders are also included--Washington, Cornwallis, Greene and Tarleton to name a few.

Bennington, 16 August 1777. British General Burgoyn's invasion of the colonies had foundered in the woods of upper New York State. Burgoyne sent out a reconnaissance in force under Brunswicker Colonel Braum. An American counter-maneuver but Warner's Green Mountain Boys surrounded and defeated Baum's mercenaries then stopped a British relief column coming to Braum's aid.

Freeman's Farm, 13 September 1777. Crossing the Hudson River, General Burgoyne led his army against the American position at Bemis Heights.

Bernis Heights, 3 October 1777. Burgoyne mad a desperate attempt to outflank the American army, but was defeated by a counterattack let personally by Benedict Arnold.

Camden, 16 August 1780. The British effort to reconquer the South gained momentum as Cornwallis marched into the Carolinas.

Cowpens, 17 January 1781. Morgan, with a new American force, had a battle plan, based upon the quality of his troops. His weaker militia would from his first two ranks with orders to fire, then retire behind the Continentals in the third rank.

Guilford Court House, 15 March 1781. Cornwallis now attempted to engage and destroy Morgan. The Americans tried to follow the same tactical plan as Cowpens, but never developed a successful counterattack.

Hobkirk's Hill, 25 April 1781. General Greene, now on the advance in South Carolina, was preparing to attack Camden. Lord Rawden decided to attempt a surprise attack on the encamped Americans.

Eutaw Springs, 8 September 1781. At the end of the southern campaign, Greene attacked the British on the most even battle of the Revolution. While initially successful, the Americans were finally thrown back.