August Fury: The Second Battle of Manassas

#3 in The Civil War Brigade Series. 6 scenarios.

1. The Battle of Brawner Farm
2. The Second Day's Action, August 29th
3. The Third Day's Action, August 30th
4. The Afternoon of the 30th
5. Battle of Second Bull Run
6. Second Manassas

The Union player has a difficult job in this game. Without using any optional troops, the Union force isn't all that much stronger than the Confederate. Additionally, some of the Union corps are not very well suited to an offensive role, as they will suffer from corps attack stoppage quickly. The Union, however, has certain advantages. The Confederate army is separated, and the Union player should do their utmost to maximize this situation. Jackson is alone for the first part of the battle, and the Federals should try to concentrate their attacks on him. Ideally, the Union player should try to delay the arrival of Longstreet as long as possible, while attempting to crush Jackson.

The Confederate player enjoys the advantage of reacting to Federal moves, rather than carrying the burden of the offensive themselves. Since the Federals have a small numerical advantage, the Confederates are best served by adopting Lee's historical policy of allowing the Union troops to wear themselves out, and then follow up with a counterattack. Jackson starts the game isolated, but fortunately his wing occupies a good defensive position which is very strong. You just need to hold out, and buy time until Lee and Longstreet arrive.

Good game in the series. Now part of three battles of Manassas.