Command Combat: Civil War - 1864 Generals Preview 5

Here's the last preview of Command Combat: Civil War - 1864.  It comes out on Sunday on Wargame Vault and Amazon.

1864 Preview Video

Battle Report - Lee vs. Grant

Miniature Reenactment - The Battle of Gettysburg, Day 1, Morning

This is a miniature reenactemnt of the morning of the first day from the Battle of Gettysburg.  We use Command Combat: Civil War miniatures to tell the story.  This will be a series, and we'll go through the entire battle... eventually.

The Battle of Gettysburg to be played at Orccon

We will be doing the entire battle of Gettysburg at Orccon on Saturday, February 15th starting at 9 am.  Orccon is at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport.  The website is at: http://www.strategicon.net/

What part of the Battle of Gettysburg, you ask?  The whole thing!  We have a long table that will have the entire battlefield stretched out from Little Round Top all the way to Herr Ridge.  We'll basically be doing the fighting from each day in one big battle royale.  So come take the role of your favorite general and play the whole thing to see what would have happened if Lee had attacked on all fronts at once.

Command Combat Pictures from Kubla Con

Command Combat: Civil War played at Kubla Con earlier this year.  Craig Robertson hosted the Battle of Wilson's Creek.  It was an interesting fight as the Union cavalry went straight after the Confederate supplies right in the center and held there against relentless attacks.  The Confederates at last squeezed them on both sides and at the end, pressed them out.  They used paper minis from Billy Bones, which are available on Wargame Vault.  Below are pictures from the battle:

First Battle of Bull Run - Incomplete Battle Report

This was the first battle report I made.  We ran out of time, so the game wasn't finished, and I had a lot to learn about making battle reports.  I'll redo First Bull Run/Manassas at some point, but this one at least gives a sense of the game.

Battle Report - Withdrawal Scenario

A battle report using the withdrawal scenario from Command Combat: Civil War:

By the way, happy birthday to me! :)

Command Combat to be at Orccon

I will be at Orccon putting on the Second Battle of Bull Run/Manassas.  This con takes place in Los Angeles near LAX on Presidents Day Weekend.  Here is the website for the convention:

http://www.strategicon.net/

It's one of the Strategicon events, and one of the best, I think.  Come join us!  We will be there at these times:

Friday: 3:00 -9:00
Saturday: Noon - 6:00

We'll probably be doing the second day on Friday and the third day on Saturday.

Meeting Engagement at Game Empire - Sunday at 1

We will be playing a meeting engagement with forces taken out of the 1862 book this Sunday at 1 pm at Game Empire.  The address for Game Empire is:

1795 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA  91106

See you there!

The Battle of Bull Run / Manassas a Confederate Victory! (Originally posted July 24, 2011)

We had one player for each general for the Battle of Bull Run / Manassas at Game Empire at Pasadena, and it ended with a Confederate victory.  The Union first division pushed across Manassas Creek at the bridge and at the ford, while the second and third divisions pushed down from the north.  The Confederates lined up on Henry House Hill and challenged the Yankees to come at them, which they did.  Stuart's cavalry rushed past the Union far right flank and threatened some artillery emplacements.  They were chased off by the Union cavalry.  Stuart, leading the Confederate cavalry, fooled some of the Union soldiers to lay down their arms and surrender.  The rest charged and were shot down.  Meanwhile, the Yankee charge at the hill was repulsed by Beauregard's main army.

Above is the first group of people to play.  Everyone seemed to have a great time.  Thanks to all who participated!

 Shawn Hendrix was the first person to buy a copy of the game, seen below.

The Battle of Bull Run / Manassas at Game Empire (Originally posted July 21, 2011)

Command Combat: Civil War will have its release party at Game Empire in Pasadena.  We will be playing the Battle of Bull Run / Manassas to commemorate the 150th anniversary of that battle which launched the American Civil War.  Play as the cautious McDowell, the stern "Stonewall" Jackson, the flamboyant JEB Stuart, one of the Union divisional generals, such as Tyler or Hunter, or one of the Confederate division generals, such as Johnston or Beauregard.  The game reflects the personalities of these generals.

The address for Game Empire is:

2302 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107

The player who gets the most points will win a free copy of the game.

To learn more about Command Combat: Civil War, go to:


www.commandcombat.com