After the Battle

A few random shots of the battlefield just before the troops were put back in their boxes...

Crenshaw’s rifled battery of A P Hill’s Division – fire from this battery stopped Kearny’s routed troops from rallying in the town.

A view of Kearny’s collapsing flank from behind the advancing Confederate line – that’s Joe Hooker looking a little exposed in the middle of that field!

The view forward from the Union left flank – A P Hill’s men are visible in the distance.

Another view of the Rebel attack on Kearny – looking due north from the Wheatfield towards Avery’s Ridge.

Fitzhugh Lee’s troopers on Pitt’s hill didn’t fire a shot all day but added a bit of dash to proceedings.

More of Kearny’s Division in front of Elington – the general can be seen trying (unsuccessfully) to rally his broken command.

A ground-level view looking west towards Elington – Rebel infantry are advancing through the Wheatfield in pursuit of the Yanks…

Second Half

1.00 pm to 3.00 pm

Ewell’s Division assaults Elington from the south. His Brigades press forward towards the town and the flank of Kearny’s line near the Wheatfield.

The view of Ewell’s assault from the southwest of Elington. Randolph’s unsupported battery was routed as the sea of grey & butternut troops drew closer.

Under the watchful eye of General Jackson the ‘Stonewall’ Division move down the western edge of Round Top to support Ewell.

It was touch and go for Ewell as Sykes Division arrived to temporarily stabilize the Union right. They succeeded in routing one Rebel Brigade and causing Ewell to quit the field with a grievous wound!

To the north of the town the Divisions of Steven’s, Hooker and Reno come under increasing pressure from A P Hill.

The same scene from the Confederate perspective.

More of A P Hill’s Brigades move along the crest of Avery’s Ridge. Possession of this feature was to prove crucial in the eventual Rebel victory.

Confusion reins in the centre of Elington as one after the other Kearny’s Brigades collapse and rout under the weight of Ewell’s flank attack.

Half Time

The situation at 12.30 pm.

General Pope arrives on the field and takes over command from Heintzelman (Pope is a "C" rated commander which doesn't bode well for the Union).

Signs of confusion in the Union ranks - Reno's Division of IX Corps attempt to deploy on the left flank but keep failing the die roll to receive their orders and just keep on marching!

Meanwhile A P Hill's men can be seen forming up into battle-line between Cartharpen Run and Avery's Ridge - all of Hill's Brigades are "9" strength which is not so good for the Yanks.

In the centre Union sharpshooters move forward through The Wheatfield supported by Kearney's line. So far neither commander has issued any "Engage" orders so the main battle-lines remain silent.

The Confederate side of The Wheatfield.

Over on the south side of the table Pelham's Horse Artillery are in position on Pitt's Hill - these Rebel troopers have a good view of proceedings but their artillery is out of range of the enemy.

Ewell's men move forward to menace the Union right flank which looks a bit "up in the air" at the moment.

A close up of Ewell's boys (painting those Rebel flags must have been almost as much hard work as painting the Stars & Stripes!).

Randolph's Rifled Battery prepares to fend off Ewell's Division all on its own on the extreme right flank of the Union army.

General Jackson surveys the battle from his position on Round Top.

Kearny's Division - planted firmly in front of Elington and unable advance without further orders. Now General Pope is on the scene perhaps things are about to change?

The Battle of Elington – Part 1

Turns 1 to 8 - 9.00 am to 12.30 pm

Just another peaceful day at the picturesque town of Elington, Virginia – or is it?

Kearny “The Magnificent” leads his Division over the Stone Bridge at the start of the battle.

The Rebs occupy Round Top (where are the 20th Maine when you need em’?)

A P Hills’ Division make a cunning move behind Avery’s Ridge – are they planning on crossing Cartharpen Run?

A P Hill’s artillery passes the Dunker Church in the rear of the Divisional column.

Ewell’s Divisions begin to deploy near Pitt’s Hill under long-range fire from Randolph’s Rifled Battery at Elington – time about 11.30 am.

A lone Rebel scout surveys the battle scene from the Wooding Farm.

General Notes & Victory Conditions

Carparthen Run is classified as a Creek for movement purposes.

Ammunition rules are not being played in this scenario.

The first game move is 9.00 am and each turn represent half an hour. Dusk is 8.30 pm.

The game ends immediately if one side reaches its Demoralisation Level. If neither side reaches its DEM Level by dusk the game ends in a draw.

Confederate Demoralisation Level: 5
Union Demoralisation Level: 4

The Army Demoralisation (DEM) level is the number of simultaneously broken infantry Brigades that will cause the Army to retire from the battle in defeat.

Union Deployment

III Corps start the game deployed on The Haymarket Road with the head of their column at The Stone Bridge (order of march as per the OOB). Order mode MARCH.

General Heintzelman’s HQ is marching between the Division’s of Kearney and Hooker. Heintzelman is in command of all Union forces until the arrival of General Pope.

IX Corps follows III Corps (order of march as per the OOB). Order mode MARCH.

Buford’s cavalry followed by General Pope’s HQ arrive in road column behind Elington on The Warrenton Turnpike at 12.30pm.

V Corps follows Pope’s HQ (order of march as per the OOB). Order mode MARCH.

Confederate Deployment

Fitzhugh Lee’s cavalry start the game deployed anywhere east of The Wheatfield and south of Avery’s Ridge. Order mode RECON.

The Stonewall Division start the game deployed anywhere east of The Dunker Church and south of Avery’s Ridge. Order mode to be decided by the Confederate player.

General Jackson’s HQ starts the game deployed 6” behind The Stonewall Division.

A P Hill’s Division arrive in road column on the Warrenton Turnpike at 9.30am (order of march as per the OOB). Order mode MARCH.

Ewell’s Division arrive in road column on The Haymarket Road (heading towards Baldwin) at 10.00am (order of march as per the OOB). Order mode MARCH.