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Post by terrus on Jun 19, 2014 15:55:05 GMT -5
"Colonels, I respect the desire not to use a single road, but the reality is that such is how movements must occur. Using a road in civilized areas is necessary so as not to trample crops, barge through buildings, and disperse cattle. Using a road in uncivilized areas is necessary because the terrain will otherwise be uncrossable -- you're talking about sending men walking through trees, walking across very uneven ground, etc. That's not even getting into bridges, which will only be present at roadways, and the only way in many cases to cross a river."
"Now, once we're getting close to the enemy, we can spread out. If we can find good maps, maybe until then we can use parallel roads. But if we have our men spread out while traveling there, it will take us months."
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Post by Tyler on Jun 19, 2014 16:00:25 GMT -5
I concur with Colonel Bretagne, my formation was meant to minimize losses among these conditions, considering we are targets while we travel down these roads.
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Post by jgonieal on Jun 19, 2014 16:59:52 GMT -5
I say we surround ourselves with cavalry while traveling.
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Post by terrus on Jun 19, 2014 17:02:52 GMT -5
"I'm not sure surrounding ourselves is a realistic endeavor. But I'd suggest that we keep a cavalry screen far ahead of us, so as to detect any enemy forces, and warn us of them. That way, we can deploy into formation when we hear they are coming. Ideally, our cavalry screen will also let us ensure they don't know we're coming."
"We should also have a picket screen all around us, even as we travel. It's impossible to have a regiment walk through people's fields, but a couple men isn't a big deal. And those couple men can fire off shots to warn us if any enemy approaches."
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Post by jgonieal on Jun 19, 2014 17:09:10 GMT -5
I suppose that will work. It's also good to point out, that if we have to trample some fields, go ahead. The indians would destroy them if they got the chance, and we'll only do it once.
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Post by terrus on Jun 19, 2014 17:10:47 GMT -5
"Yes, but we could be trampling fields far from the Indians. And once we hit hard ground, marching not using roads will slow us down immensely. We can get 10-15 miles in a day on a road; we can get about 3-6 on hard ground."
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Post by Gordon Battle Hughes on Jun 19, 2014 17:22:46 GMT -5
'While I respect the desire to use Colonel Jackson as the flank, the New Hampshire militia is at this moment in western Georgia. If you want Jackson as the strategic flank, you will need to give us time to come to Savannah.'
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Post by terrus on Jun 19, 2014 17:24:39 GMT -5
"Gentlemen -- where are all of our forces at present? I am in Savannah."
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Post by jgonieal on Jun 19, 2014 17:27:59 GMT -5
Mine as well
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Post by Gordon Battle Hughes on Jun 19, 2014 17:31:17 GMT -5
'Prior to my departure the NH militia was approaching Suwanee territory on the Chattahoochee River with plans to construct some very temporary fortifications.'
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Post by Tyler on Jun 19, 2014 17:50:46 GMT -5
My forces are in Savannah
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Post by terrus on Jun 19, 2014 18:02:50 GMT -5
"Alright. It seems to me that we already have one force quite deployed into the field. Perhaps it would be best for two of our forces to go join Colonel Bathurst in Suwanee (in NorthWest Georgia), so as to undertake the campaign from there. The last of our forces could head more South-West, to the edge of the frontier, and setup defensive fortifications there. That way, when the Indians counter-attack against Bathurst, most of our forces will be there to hold the line. But we also won't be leaving the enemy a straight shot to Savannah. Ultimately, the separate force could come up to pincer with the main force, though that'd be down the road. What do we all think?"
"Assuming this plan is acceptable, I'd volunteer to be the separate force. It'd be unlikely we'd see as much action, and if I'm setting up a more permanent defensive station, my cannons will be a lot more useful."
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Post by Gordon Battle Hughes on Jun 19, 2014 18:21:05 GMT -5
'The Colonel would welcome your assistance, as I have just received word from a rider that he has, in fact, made violent contact with the local Suwanee tribes.'
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Post by terrus on Jun 20, 2014 11:42:56 GMT -5
"Gentlemen, we cannot afford to wait to strategize any longer. Given the lack of commitment to my plan, I will simply be dispatching my men to reinforce Colonel Bathurst. I'll leave an officer here to continue correspondence, but will be going myself with my men."
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Post by Bruce on Jun 20, 2014 14:03:53 GMT -5
Some of you have sent me orders but I haven't time to post an update this afternoon. After just a couple days after the Suwannee village battle, the NH militia comes under attack from the Creek Army. That's where we are at the moment if anyone wants to adjust their orders. I'll try my hardest to post a formal update tonight.
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Post by Legion on Jun 22, 2014 23:07:46 GMT -5
I, Pierre Broussard, Commander of the Les Combattants de la Liberté, an informal military group who fought the British in the War for Independence, would like to offer my expertise to this War Council, to assist them in fighting the Indians that are disturbing the peace, if it please you gentlemen?
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