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Second Civil War - 9/24/2007 5:00:00 AM   
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Status: offline 		US Army Intelligence Report - dated 15 July 1946:

"...have reason to believe the Confederacy will attempt a cross-border invasion as early as 20 July. Confederate counter-intelligence sources report observation of steady rail movement consisting of armor and infantry north through rail junctions in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia and Nashville. Possible staging areas have been identified (not officially confirmed) on a rough east/west line starting from Tiptonville across Kentucky to Bowling Green. To date no border incursions have been reported for any Ohio River sectors, and road/rail links on the Leavanworth/Battletown exclusion zone remain open. Confederate government officials deny any provocative actions and acknowledge only routine battalion-level exercises. Talks contine in Washington as a result of the Potomac border incident on 21 June. X Corps and Border Defense Command order all regular Army, Border, Fort and National Guard units to stage 2 alert and are directed into blocking positions along the Ohio River. All intrasector travel is restricted IAW Border Defense Plan Gold. Units in the Missouri salient area are ordered to dig in and accomplish regular recon patrols. Stand by for further intelligence reports when they become available. Note situation maps outlining probable avenues of approach by Confederate forces should an attack materialize..."

Sector 7 (St Louis) Unit Report current as of 1945hrs, 14 July 1946:

1st Army (Headquartered in Springfield)

2nd Infantry Division
4th Infantry Division
39th Infantry Division
5th Armored Division

134th Infantry Division (Illinois National Guard)
112th Infantry Division (Missouri National Guard)

4th Air Force

17th Fighter Wing
467th Bomber Wing

Sectors 24, 25, 26 and 27, US Border Infantry

Southern Missouri
Southern Illinois
South Indiana (East)
South Indiana (West)


Date: July 15th, 1946
Time Scale: Full Day Turns
Map Scale: 2.5 Km per hex
Unit Scale: Various - Army through Regiment
First Turn: CSA
Scenario Length: 40 turns



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RE: Second Civil War - 9/24/2007 6:34:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		Just quick question--Is this vs. Elmer or a pbem? This will be intersting to follow for me as I have yet to dive into any non-WWII scenarios.

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RE: Second Civil War - 9/25/2007 1:02:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		This is a PBEM game...I am playing against my Dad who lives in the UK. At the time I designed this scenario (3 years ago) I had little to no experience with Elmer. Eventually I will draw up a version for the PO...right now it is on the neverending "to do" list.

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RE: Second Civil War - 9/25/2007 6:47:06 AM   
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Status: offline 		US Army Situation Report, Sectors 24 - 29, dated 16 July 1946:

"Recon patrols report Confederate units probing border defenses in Sector 25, Missouri Salient.  Confirmed visual sightings of assault guns, towed anti-tank guns, light armor and infantry.  Numbers approximated at company strength.  Over-border recon flights are not allowed, however Confederate counter-intelligence sources identified several staging areas reported to be housing an undetermined amount of Confederate units.  Diplomatic talks continue in Washington as of 2230 hours 16 July.  Confederate officials still publically deny any movement beyond "routine exercises".  Units are instructed to remain at level 2 alert."


Developments, 16 July 1946:

Note probable river crossing points, identified with "x"

Sector 24
Sector 25
Sector 26
Sector 27


Highlights, X Corps Tank Strength, 16 July 1946:

Matilda II    72
M2A1         103
M5            123
M3 Lee       67
M4/75        34

Highlights, X Corps Artillery Strength, 16 July 1946:

105mm Howitzer   237
155mm Howitzer    35

Highlights, 4th Air Force Fighter Strength, 16 July 1946:

P-40   198
P-36   136
P-47    64



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RE: Second Civil War - 9/26/2007 7:11:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		New York Times Newswire report, 0924 hours, 17 July

"...Confederate officials reportedly walked out from 3 days of fruitless Washington talks just as unconfirmed reports of waves of CS aircraft crossing the border from the Potomac west to Colorado.  Confederate state radio announced the overflights as purely defensive and in reponse to increased US border incursions.  CS President Lemke made a brief statement denouncing US "aggression", stating CS armed forces were prepared to repell US invaders and restore peace as "quickly as possible".  US officials announced a response statement by President Roosevelt within the hour..."


Developments, 17 July 1946
Sector 24, Missouri Salient

US Border Defense is broken into a standard, 5 Zone defense-in-depth strategy.  Red Arrows indicated probable enemy avenues of attack. Zone defense for Sector 24 is broken down as follows:

Zone 1
18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division

Zone 2
28th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
74th AT Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division
76th Mechanized Cavalry Company, 39th Infantry Division
50th Infantry Regiment, 39th Infantry Division
211th Mechanized Infantry Regiment, 5th Armored Division

Sector 24
Sector 25
Sector 26
Sector 27


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RE: Second Civil War - 9/26/2007 7:16:04 AM   
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Enemy Aircraft Loss Report
17 July 1946, 1700 hours






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RE: Second Civil War - 9/26/2007 7:17:39 AM   
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17 July





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RE: Second Civil War - 9/27/2007 5:16:03 AM   
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President Franklin Roosevelt in a world broadcast this morning, opened "a fight until the resolution of the situation" against the Confederacy, announcing that "from now on bomb will be met by bomb". Yesterday, the American ambassador in Washington handed the Confederate government the final note stating unless we heard from them by 9 o'clock in the evening that the Confederacy was prepared at once to cease all offensive operations against the United States a state of war would exist between us. I regret to tell you all that as of now, 10 o'clock in the morning on 18 July, no such undertaking has been received and it is with firm resolve the United States government has declared a state of war with the Confederate States of America.

The New York Times, 18 July 1946


4th Infantry Division, Situation Report, 18 July 1945 hours

"...observed enemy forces, including tanks, armored cars, assault guns and self propelled artillery massing approximately 5 - 10 miles south and south-east of Leavanworth. Intelligence reports confirm the presence of at least 2 full strength infantry divisions and one armored division in sector 27. Sporatic artillery fire has been reported 3 miles to the northeast of Leavanworth. The 280th Field Artillery (Light) reports the loss of 30 men and 8 105mm guns. No offensive operations by enemy forces to cross the Ohio River have been reported..."




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RE: Second Civil War - 9/28/2007 9:26:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		Looks like an interesting AAR. Where can one get ahold of this scenario? Thanks.

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RE: Second Civil War - 9/30/2007 5:59:59 PM   
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RE: Second Civil War - 9/30/2007 7:52:31 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Chakotah

Test from the CSA


Does this mean we get to see the southern aspect of the AAR? Hows the carolina regiments holding up?

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RE: Second Civil War - 9/30/2007 11:09:02 PM   
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RE: Second Civil War - 10/1/2007 1:11:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		Gents - The CSA could use any an all pointers on gameplay. This is only his second time playing the game. One of the reasons I am posting the AAR out here is to get some good feedback from the COW community. The Confederacy could use all the help she can get!

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RE: Second Civil War - 10/1/2007 1:53:39 AM   
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Status: offline 		Excerpt from The Saint Louis Times, July 19th, 1946

"...War officially began at 5 o'clock this morning with Confederate planes attacking St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, Freidheim and Holstein. At Cape Girardeau three bombs exploded near the East Side docks but no significant damage was reported. The regular Confederate army began an offensive in the apparent direction of Cape Girardeau attacking at three seperate points in the southeastern corner of Missouri. Heavy bridging units were reported attempting to breech the Mississipi river defenses west of Tiptonville, Tennessee. Border incursions have been reported all along the US/Confederate border, but the main offensive appears to be developing along the border from Blythville, Arkansas east to Portsmouth, Ohio..."


Developments, Sector 27 (Leavanworth), 19 July 1946:

At approximately 0920 hours, the 19th Border Infantry Battalion along with 2 AT companies and a motorized engineer company repelled a battalion-strength attack from Confederate forces at the Leavanworth/Battletown bridge. Intelligence reports Confederate forces in the Battletown area are near division strength with armor and self-propelled artillery support. The lack of coordinated combined arms leads local commanders to believe this attack was merely a probe. Despite the repelling of enemy forces, the Leavanworth/Battletown bridge was blown at 1327 hours central time. Heavy guns at Fort McClellan report engaging enemy artillery approximately 6 miles SE of Battletown with an undetermined effect. Enemy counter-battery fire caused heavy casualties at the Fort and destroyed 4 9 inch mortars and 2 11 inch mortars..."





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RE: Second Civil War - 10/1/2007 1:59:10 AM   
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Status: offline 		4th Air Force Loss Report, 19 July 1946:

Note enemy losses are unofficial:






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RE: Second Civil War - 10/1/2007 4:39:44 AM   
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Status: offline 		Developments, 20 July 1946
Sector 25

2ID SHQ reports 4 seperate breeches of the Ohio River defense barricades along a 20 mile stretch from Bay City northeast to Peters Creek, Illinois. Bay City was evacuated at 0924 hours. A large force of enemy tanks was seen heading north from the city and were subsequently identified as German-made Panzer IIIN and IVH models. Forward observers reported the tanks were advancing without infantry support and a local counterattack was ordered. The attack commenced at 1419 hours and was led by the 117th Infantry and 37th Border Infantry Battalions. 90mm AA guns supported the attack. Enemy advance was halted however friendly forces were not able to move into the area. C2 estimates enemy losses around 30 tanks.

The 134th RR Battalion was overrun by a large enemy force, including armor, in the town of Ridgeway. The battalion evacuated the town with heavy losses and no identified loss to the enemy. SHQ moved the 121st Cavarly Battalion in a blocking position 7 miles to the west and northwest. Probable axis of advance are detailed on attached map.

End Report, 1829 hours




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RE: Second Civil War - 10/3/2007 4:40:30 AM   
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Status: offline 		Maybe I missed the post, but is this scenario available somewhere?

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RE: Second Civil War - 10/3/2007 5:53:07 AM   
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Status: offline 		I've not posted it online just yet - does anyone recommend a good site for COW scenarios?

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RE: Second Civil War - 10/3/2007 6:15:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		Developments, 21 July 1946
Sector 25

2ID SHQ advises the most serious enemy incursions in Sector 25 are within an 8 mile salient starting from Peters Creek, running north and northwest to Ridgeway. SHQ dispatched a blocking force consisting of the 121st Cavalry (3 light tank, 1 AG and 1 Recon Infantry Co) and the 46th Tank Destroyer (4 Companies of M-18 Hellcats) Battalions to set up approximately 12 miles to the northwest of Ridgeway. The 29th Armored Cavalry Co reports a substantial Confederate force garrisoned with the town to include a company of armored recon and at least 2 companies of assault guns. Patrols identified the armor as a mixture of Hungarian-made 40M Nimrods and StuG IIIG's. Recon infantry report at least 2 more companies of armor to the southwest of the town along with anti-aircraft and self-propelled artillery. There are unconfirmed reports of additional armor and motorized infantry in the Peters Creek area moving north to reinforce enemy positions in Ridgeway. The situation remains fluid as enemy intentions have not materialized. Probable avenues of advance are identified and the attached map.

End Report, 1458 hours






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RE: Second Civil War - 10/3/2007 6:32:13 AM   
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20 July, 1946

42 B-17E's from the 390th Bomb Squadron (Heavy) and 42 B-26C's from the 219th Bomb Squadron launched at approximately 1345 hours along with fighter cover for attacks against the primary Confederate forward fighter base located near Clarksville, TN. Cloud cover was light and broken, ceiling 24,000. Enemy fighters were engaged 12 miles north of the Ohio river with 1 B-17 reported lost. Airfield engaged successfully with many enemy fighters reported destroyed on the ground. On the return flight the formation was again attacked by enemy fighters and with reduced fighter escort took heavier losses. See attached summary.

End report, 1934 hours




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RE: Second Civil War - 10/3/2007 7:01:45 AM   
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RE: Second Civil War - 10/3/2007 7:18:30 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yes - I just reactivated my account. The below link will bring you to the "Select a Game" search site at the Wargamer. Find COW III and you'll see the scenarios listed.

http://www.wargamer.com/gamesdepot/search_game.asp


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RE: Second Civil War - 10/3/2007 9:45:28 AM   
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ORIGINAL: smiley69

I've not posted it online just yet - does anyone recommend a good site for COW scenarios?


http://www.the-strategist.net/RD/scenarii/main_scenario.php

Rugged Defense, a well maintained scenario depot

contact address at the bottom of the page


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RE: Second Civil War - 10/3/2007 6:26:27 PM   
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RE: Second Civil War - 10/3/2007 8:03:22 PM   
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Status: offline 		cesteman - check your email. I sent files this morning. Let me know if you are interested in playing a game.

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RE: Second Civil War - 10/4/2007 12:40:13 AM   
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RE: Second Civil War - 10/4/2007 5:45:40 AM   
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Sector 25

Ridgeway -

2ID SHQ received word from 2nd Army Headquarters of reinforcements from the British 36th Infantry Division. British infantry, AT and motorized engineer units arrived in Carmi by rail and were subordinated to 2ID at approximately 0959 hours. 2 Infantry battalions were dispatched into blocking positions adjacent to highway 17 in concert with 2 armored companies from the 72nd Tank Battalion. A second infantry battalion along with AT support were ordered to dig in at the town of Ft Lincoln and repel any Confederate advances to the east. C2 released the below situation map at 1300 hours outlining a counterattack into the town of Ridgeway within the next 24/48 hours. Confidence is now high sufficient armor and infantry are available to repel a Confederate division strength advance north along the rail link to Carmi.

Bay City -

Using armor and coordinated heavy artillery, the enemy has advanced 3 miles north of Bay City and linked up with an undetermined strength force crossing the Ohio River 5 miles south of Glendale. Counteroffensive operations have ceased around Bay City. 2ID SHQ moved the 69th Tank Battalion east to set up blocking positions directly northwest and north of Bay City in the tree line bordering the highway. Friendly units are directed to maintain defensive operations only and standby by for further orders.

End report, 1849 hours




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RE: Second Civil War - 10/4/2007 6:00:47 AM   
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Sector 26

Bristow -

At approximately 0701 hours, 4ID SHQ was advised of a significant enemy force moving north and northwest after crossing the Ohio River SE of Derby. The objectives of the enemy advances in this area are unclear. SHQ ordered the 129th Cavarly battalion to conduct recon operations and identify the composition of enemy forces. Wireless reports from the 17th Recon Infantry Company identified at least 2 infantry battalions with armor and AT support moving northwest from Derby, and relayed the town itself was abandoned. Preliminary intelligence identifies the units from the 164th Kansas Infantry Regiment. At approximately 1329 hours, the 19th Armored Car company moved into the town of Derby unmolested. At 1420 hours 2 companies of mechanized infantry from the 199th Infantry regiment were ordered to attack suspected enemy positions 3 miles to the SE of Bristow. Enemy resistance was stiff. AAR reports from the 199th advise of at least 70 men killed. SHQ orders all units in sector 26 to stand down to defensive operations only and await further orders.

End report, 1726 hours




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RE: Second Civil War - 10/5/2007 12:44:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		CSA forces were involved in heavy fighting as they strived to enlarge their foothold in enemy territory, during this fighting the USA 94th Arm Cav Bn, 11th Arm Car Co and the USA Fixed Border, 13th Defence Bat both suffered 100% losses, CSA losses were extremely light.

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RE: Second Civil War - 10/5/2007 6:50:14 AM   
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Sector 24


0804 hours:

At approximately 0538 hours 2ID SHQ was advised via runner of a large enemy force, possibly regimental strength, moving north from staging areas north of Blythville into defensive positions held by the 18th Infantry Regiment. The 178th AT Company reported defensive lines breeched by infantry and assault guns. Local HQ gave the order for a tactical withdrawl at 0725 hours. Casualties are unknown at this time.

1539 hours:

Elements of the 64th Infantry Battalion were ordered to recon south and southeast of the furthest enemy advances in the Missouri Salient and asertain the size and intentions of Confederate forces in the area. At approximately 1301 hours ther 79th Infantry Battalion advised they had secured the town of Blythville with no losses or contact with the enemy. The 76th Mechanized Cavalry ordered 2 companies of recon infantry to head due south from Blythville and search for "targets of opportunity". Rail lines 7 miles to the south of Blythville were blown at 1445 hours. The 76th advised armor and AT guns were dug in and awaiting counterattack orders.

End report, 1746 hours




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