Battle of Charles City - turns 1-4

 

Slocum's division press forward against A P Hill's line and a firefight quickly develops. Crucially though, Slocum does not seem to be supported.

To the north of the town Smith's division square off against Longstreet's men lining the road. Smith's attack seems to have a lot more weight behind it than Slocum's.

The view from the Union side of the table behind Slocum.

Turn 3 and Davidson's brigade becomes the first Union unit to break. Longstreet's men are taking casualties even with the protection provided by the stome wall.

The northerners have moved two gun batteries forward along the Charles City Road to provide close support for Smith's attack. 

The fighting on Church Hill grinds on with both sides taking heavy casualties including to the Confederate artillery. Fortunately for Slocum's boys the Reb artillery dice rolling has so far been below par.

Jackson's corps emerge from MacAlpine Woods with a Rebel Yell!

Looking from behind Slocum's left flank as Jackson's men advance.

You can see here that Slocum's division is taking punishment.

Turn 4 and a flurry of messages arrive at Lee's HQ.

The fighting in the town. The Rebs are taking casualties but have also just seen off one of the Union batteries.

Jackson's men are moving forward rapidly intent on smashing McClellan's flank!

Ewell's division are almost on the end of Slocum's line.

Meanwhile Hooker stands by idly without orders to intervene.

One bright spot, Kearney's division arrives bringing the Union DEM level to 6.

The view from behind the Union right flank at the end of turn 4.