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CampaignData: War of 1812 Campaign/1812.bmp The papers say that this impending war is about British impressment of American sailors, but it is truly about controlling vast amounts of land in North America. "On to Canada!" cry the War Hawks in Congress. Conquering Canada is seen by the Americans as the best means by which to end direct British influence on their lands and politics. This invasion of Canada is to be three-pronged; one thrust from Detroit, another across the Niagara River, and the last across the St. Lawrence River on Montreal. This campaign will give a taste of battle on two of those fronts at different points during the war, and also will allow you to play out two desperate battles from the British counteroffensive of 1814. Good luck! Branch: 1812 August 16, 1812 Campaign/detroit2.bmp As the proposed American offensives in the east stagnate due to poor leadership, things take a different turn in the west. Gen. Brock moves to confront Gen. Hull's American invasion force at Fort Detroit. It is August, 1812 and the outcome here will set the tone for operations in the west for some time to come; possibly for the remainder of the war.The first major confrontation in the war is about to take place. But what will the two armies do? Will they choose to fight or try to negotiate a truce? Pressure on both commanders is great to bring this operation to a decisive end. American: Defend the fort! Campaign/detroit3.bmp Gen. Hull decides to dig in and hold his position...and hopes that the units he recalled arrive in time to fend off the British. American: Abandon the fort! Campaign/detroit4.bmp After reviewing the intelligence provided by his scouts, and the threats of massacre sent by Gen. Brock, Gen. Hull decides to withdraw his forces and head towards Fort Meigs. British: Attack Campaign/detroit3.bmp Gen. Brock is confident his forces can overrun the American fortifications with minimal losses. British: Negotiate a truce. Campaign/detroit6.bmp Gen. Brock decides he doesn't have enough men to carry the fort. He attempts to negotiate a truce until he can secure reinforcements. Outcome: 031.Detroit_a.scn/ 60 1813c 1813c 1813a 1813a 1813a The American forces have been ordered to hold their positions at all costs... The order has come to attack Fort Detroit immediately with all available forces... 033.Detroit_b.scn/ -45 1813c 1813b 1813b 1813a 1813a The order is given overnight to withdraw from Fort Detroit. Women and children are to leave first. The plan is to be gone before the British realize what is happening... As the army begins its advance towards Fort Detroit, scouts report little activity. Then they spot a wagon train and elements of the retreating American force heading into the woods. The order is given to pursue with all haste! 035.Detroit_c.scn/ -75 1813c 1813c 1813b 1813a 1813a The British have proposed a truce, but their Indian allies aren't satisfied with that. While the main British force is on the other side of the river, you still have to face several hundred hostile Indians... Gen. Hull has accepted your terms and a truce is in place. Tecumseh and his warriors are not satisfied with your choice however, and they depart the camp looking for a fight. 037.Detroit_d.scn/ 25 1813c 1813c 1813c 1813b 1813a Gen. Hull has decided to take advantage of the proposed truce and evacuate his force to Fort Meigs. Better to live and fight another day... Gen. Hull has accepted your terms and a truce is in place. Tecumseh and his warriors are not satisfied with your choice however, and they depart the camp looking for a fight. Branch: 1813a June 6th, 1813 (American Victory Path) Campaign/Stoney Creek2.bmp The spring of 1813 brings an active campaign season to the Niagara frontier. After the American victory at Fort George, the British forces under Gen. Vincent withdraw to Burlington Heights in the interior and the Americans are free to operate on the Canadian side of the river. A force is sent out in pursuit of Vincent, and a situation quickly develops which can turn the tide of what has thus far been a brilliant American offensive. As the American force approaches the southwest shore of Lake Ontario, its commanders face an important decsion. Should they continue their pursuit of the British forces, thus extending their lines of supply and communication, or halt and see what the British are going to do? American: Camp at Stoney Creek Campaign/Stoney Creek3.bmp The American forces decide to make camp at Stoney Creek, short of Burlington Heights, and let Vincent make the next move. American: Advance on Burlington Heights Campaign/Stoney Creek4.bmp Scouts report that the British aren't far away. The American forces decide to push on and try to crush Vincent once and for alll at Burlington Heights. British: Advance on Stoney Creek Campaign/Stoney Creek5.bmp The British decide to send a detachment to Stoney Creek to confront the Americans in a bold surprise attack. British: Remain at Burlington Heights Campaign/Stoney Creek6.bmp Vincent decides to keep his army in its fortified position at Burlington Heights and await the American advance. Outcome: 097.Stoney Creek_a.scn/ 65 1814c 1814c 1814c 1814b 1814a You are taken by surprise by a British attack in the middle of the night! Your force encounters few pickets on the outskirts of the American camp, so you move in undetected for the kill. 099.Stoney Creek_b.scn/ -55 1814c 1814b 1814b 1814a 1814a As your force arrives at Stoney Creek you encounter the lead elements of a British force coming to engage you. Your lead elements enocunter the Americans near Stoney Creek. 013.Burlington Heights_b.scn/ -35 1814c 1814b 1814b 1814a 1814a During the night the remainder of your Army catches up and you are now ready to assult the British in their fortifications at Burlington Heights. As the dawn comes you hear the sounds of the approaching American force. Scouts report an army larger than you expected. 011.Burlington Heights_a.scn/ 30 1814c 1814b 1814a 1814a 1814a You decide to press on and see if you can bring the British forces to heel once and for all. The Americans aggresively push forward, and your scouts tell you they will be here shortly. Branch: 1813b June 6th, 1813 (Draw Victory Path) Campaign/Stoney Creek2.bmp The spring of 1813 brings an active campaign season to the Niagara frontier. After the American victory at Fort George, the British forces under Gen. Vincent withdraw to Burlington Heights in the interior and the Americans are free to operate on the Canadian side of the river. A force is sent out in pursuit of Vincent, and a situation quickly develops which can turn the tide of what has thus far been a brilliant American offensive. As the American force approaches the southwest shore of Lake Ontario, its commanders face an important decsion. Should they continue their pursuit of the British forces, thus extending their lines of supply and communication, or halt and see what the British are going to do? And the weather is terrible, so the rain and mud must also be a consideration. American: Camp at Stoney Creek Campaign/Stoney Creek3.bmp The American forces decide to make camp at Stoney Creek, short of Burlington Heights, and let Vincent make the next move. Besides, the weather is bad...and no one wants to fight in the rain... American: Advance on Burlington Heights Campaign/Stoney Creek4.bmp Scouts report that the British aren't far away. The American forces decide to push on and try to crush Vincent once and for alll at Burlington Heights regardless of the weather! British: Advance on Staoney Creek Campaign/Stoney Creek5.bmp The British decide to send a detachment to Stoney Creek to confront the Americans in a bold surprise attack. With the rain, the Americans may be just enough off guard to make this an easy success. British: Remain at Burlington Heights Campaign/Stoney Creek6.bmp Vincent decides to keep his army in its fortified position at Burlington Heights and await the American advance...maybe with the rain the Americans will return to Fort George...with any luck. Outcome: 098.Stoney Creek_aw.scn/ 65 1814c 1814c 1814c 1814b 1814a You are taken by surprise by a British attack in the middle of the night! Your force encounters few pickets on the outskirts of the American camp, so you move in undetected for the kill. 100.Stoney Creek_bw.scn/ -55 1814c 1814b 1814b 1814a 1814a As your force arrives at Stoney Creek you encounter the lead elements of a British force coming to engage you. Your lead elements enocunter the Americans near Stoney Creek. 014.Burlington Heights_bw.scn/ -35 1814c 1814b 1814b 1814a 1814a During the night the remainder of your Army catches up and you are now ready to assult the British in their fortifications at Burlington Heights. As the dawn comes you hear the sounds of the approaching American force. Scouts report an army larger than you expected. 012.Burlington Heights_aw.scn/ 30 1814c 1814b 1814a 1814a 1814a You decide to press on and see if you can bring the British forces to heel once and for all. The Americans aggresively push forward, and your scouts tell you they will be here shortly. Branch: 1813c June 6th, 1813 (British Victory Path) Campaign/Stoney Creek2.bmp The spring of 1813 brings an active campaign season to the Niagara frontier. After the American victory at Fort George, the British forces under Gen. Vincent withdraw to Burlington Heights in the interior and the Americans are free to operate on the Canadian side of the river. A force is sent out in pursuit of Vincent, and a situation quickly develops which can turn the tide of what has thus far been a brilliant American offensive. As the American force approaches the southwest shore of Lake Ontario, its commanders face an important decsion. Should they continue their pursuit of the British forces, thus extending their lines of supply and communication, or halt and see what the British are going to do? American: Camp at Stoney Creek Campaign/Stoney Creek3.bmp The American forces decide to make camp at Stoney Creek, short of Burlington Heights, and let Vincent make the next move. American: Advance on Burlington Heights Campaign/Stoney Creek4.bmp Scouts report that the British aren't far away. The American forces decide to push on and try to crush Vincent once and for alll at Burlington Heights. British: Advance on Stoney Creek Campaign/Stoney Creek5.bmp The British decide to send a detachment to Stoney Creek to confront the Americans in a bold surprise attack. British: Remain at Burlington Heights Campaign/Stoney Creek6.bmp Vincent decides to keep his army in its fortified position at Burlington Heights and await the American advance. Outcome: 097.Stoney Creek_a.scn/ 65 1814c 1814c 1814c 1814b 1814a You are taken by surprise by a British attack in the middle of the night! Your force encounters few pickets on the outskirts of the American camp, so you move in undetected for the kill. 099.Stoney Creek_b.scn/ -55 1814c 1814b 1814b 1814a 1814a As your force arrives at Stoney Creek you encounter the lead elements of a British force coming to engage you. Your lead elements enocunter the Americans near Stoney Creek. 013.Burlington Heights_b.scn/ -35 1814c 1814b 1814b 1814a 1814a During the night the remainder of your Army catches up and you are now ready to assult the British in their fortifications at Burlington Heights. As the dawn comes you hear the sounds of the approaching American force. Scouts report an army larger than you expected. 011.Burlington Heights_a.scn/ 30 1814c 1814b 1814a 1814a 1814a You decide to press on and see if you can bring the British forces to heel once and for all. The Americans aggresively push forward, and your scouts tell you they will be here shortly. Branch: 1814a August 24th, 1814 (American Victory Path) Campaign/Washington2.bmp In the summer of 1814 the British send one of their top generals with a veteran force on a seaborne assault up the coast of the Chesapeake Bay. The goal is simple: turn the war around with an overwhelming attack on the heart of the American east. The British troops are well-prepared, and the Americans are not. Washington D.C. and Baltimore both make tempting targets as the British land in Maryland and prepare to march. The tables are turned and now the Americans find themselves desparately defending against an invader. - The British have landed on the Maryland shore and are marching towards Washington. Can America muster the force needed to stop the British in their tracks or will the British repeat history and sack Washington to exact revenge for the burning of York? American: Defense Campaign/Washington3.bmp Even after finding out their most likely path of advance, there is hesitation among the American generals regarding the best position for defense. Their awkward stand is ultimately made near Bladensburg. American: Forward Defense Campaign/Washington4.bmp The Americans have gathered reliable intelligence on the British advance and move in a timely manner to take up the best position to head it off. British: Historical advance Campaign/Washington5.bmp Confident of victory, General Ross moves cautiously up the peninsula to confront the American defenders of Washington wherever he might find them... British: Rapid advance Campaign/Washington6.bmp The scouts report disorganization in the American ranks. General Ross pushes forward quickly in an effort to catch them off guard, and hopefully to defeat them in detail. Outcome: 003.Bladensburg_a.scn/ 25 1815 1815 DRAW DRAW AVICTORY Your forces are finally assembled and they are the only thing between the redcoats and Washington. You must hold off the British attack! The Americans are on the other side of the river, and apparently not in great numbers. This may be easier than you thought. Push though and Washington will be yours! 005.Bladensburg_b.scn/ -35 1815 1815 DRAW DRAW AVICTORY The British are adavncing in force but your positions are well-chosen and reinforcements are coming. Hold on! Your lead elements report a large concentration of American forces just ahead on the east bank of the river. The battle will be joined shortly and you must carry the day! 007.Bladensburg_c.scn/ -35 1815 1815 DRAW DRAW AVICTORY As your forces slowly arrive on the field, the British come smashing across the river and into your front ranks. There is no time left for preparations, all you can do is rush forward and hope to hold the line! It appears the Americans aren't prepared for your arrival. Fortune favors the bold...push on and drive them from the field! 009.Bladensburg_d.scn/ 10 1815 1815 DRAW DRAW AVICTORY With your forces deployed on the east side of the river and reinforcements coming up, things look good for the Americans. It will not be easy, but you should be able to hold the British here. Your army has advanced quickly but it appears most of the American force is already in position. You will not be able to catch the enemy unprepared, but your army is strong and ready to fight. Branch: 1814b August 24th, 1814 (Draw Victory Path) Campaign/Washington2.bmp In the summer of 1814 the British send one of their top generals with a veteran force on a seaborne assault up the coast of the Chesapeake Bay. The goal is simple: turn the war around with an overwhelming attack on the heart of the American east. The British troops are well-prepared, and the Americans are not. Washington D.C. and Baltimore both make tempting targets as the British land in Maryland and prepare to march. The tables are turned and now the Americans find themselves desparately defending against an invader. - The British have landed on the Maryland shore and are marching towards Washington. Can America muster the force needed to stop the British in their tracks or will the British repeat history and sack Washington to exact revenge for the burning of York? American: Defense Campaign/Washington3.bmp Even after finding out their most likely path of advance, there is hesitation among the American generals regarding the best position for defense. Their awkward stand is ultimately made near Bladensburg, the weather is rather foul though so the rain and mud will be a major consideration. American: Forward defense Campaign/Washington4.bmp The Americans have gathered reliable intelligence on the British advance and move in a timely manner to take up the best position to head it off. The rain and mud should do their part to slow them down as well. British: Historical advance Campaign/Washington5.bmp Confident of victory, General Ross moves cautiously up the peninsula to confront the American defenders of Washington wherever he might find them...The rain is slowing his advance, but it will just be a matter of time... British: Rapid advance Campaign/Washington6.bmp The scouts report disorganization in the American ranks. General Ross pushes forward quickly in an effort to catch them off guard, and hopefully to defeat them in detail. If only the damn mud wasn't so deep! Outcome: 004.Bladensburg_aw.scn/ 25 1815 1815 DRAW DRAW AVICTORY Your forces are finally assembled and they are the only thing between the redcoats and Washington. You must hold off the British attack! The Americans are on the other side of the river, and apparently not in great numbers. This may be easier than you thought. Push though and Washington will be yours! 006.Bladensburg_bw.scn/ -35 1815 1815 DRAW DRAW AVICTORY The British are adavncing in force but your positions are well-chosen and reinforcements are coming. Hold on! Your lead elements report a large concentration of American forces just ahead on the east bank of the river. The battle will be joined shortly and you must carry the day! 008.Bladensburg_cw.scn/ -35 1815 1815 DRAW DRAW AVICTORY As your forces slowly arrive on the field, the British come smashing across the river and into your front ranks. There is no time left for preparations, all you can do is rush forward and hope to hold the line! It appears the Americans aren't prepared for your arrival. Fortune favors the bold...push on and drive them from the field! 010.Bladensburg_dw.scn/ 10 1815 1815 DRAW DRAW AVICTORY With your forces deployed on the east side of the river and reinforcements coming up, things look good for the Americans. It will not be easy, but you should be able to hold the British here.. Your army has advanced quickly but it appears most of the American force is already in position. You will not be able to catch the enemy unprepared, but your army is strong and ready to fight. Branch: 1814c August 24th, 1814 (British Victory Path) Campaign/Washington2.bmp In the summer of 1814 the British send one of their top generals with a veteran force on a seaborne assault up the coast of the Chesapeake Bay. The goal is simple: turn the war around with an overwhelming attack on the heart of the American east. The British troops are well-prepared, and the Americans are not. Washington D.C. and Baltimore both make tempting targets as the British land in Maryland and prepare to march. The tables are turned and now the Americans find themselves desparately defending against an invader. - The British have landed on the Maryland shore and are marching towards Washington. Can America muster the force needed to stop the British in their tracks or will the British repeat history and sack Washington to exact revenge for the burning of York? American: Defense Campaign/Washington3.bmp Even after finding out their most likely path of advance, there is hesitation among the American generals regarding the best position for defense. Their awkward stand is ultimately made near Bladensburg. American: Forward Defense Campaign/Washington4.bmp The Americans have gathered reliable intelligence on the British advance and move in a timely manner to take up the best position to head it off. British: Historical advance Campaign/Washington5.bmp Confident of victory, General Ross moves cautiously up the peninsula to confront the American defenders of Washington wherever he might find them... British: Rapid advance Campaign/Washington6.bmp The scouts report disorganization in the American ranks. General Ross pushes forward quickly in an effort to catch them off guard, and hopefully to defeat them in detail. Outcome: 003.Bladensburg_a.scn/ 25 1815 1815 DRAW DRAW AVICTORY Your forces are finally assembled and they are the only thing between the redcoats and Washington. You must hold off the British attack! The Americans are on the other side of the river, and apparently not in great numbers. This may be easier than you thought. Push though and Washington will be yours! 005.Bladensburg_b.scn/ -35 1815 1815 DRAW DRAW AVICTORY The British are adavncing in force but your positions are well-chosen and reinforcements are coming. Hold on! Your lead elements report a large concentration of American forces just ahead on the east bank of the river. The battle will be joined shortly and you must carry the day! 007.Bladensburg_c.scn/ -35 1815 1815 DRAW DRAW AVICTORY As your forces slowly arrive on the field, the British come smashing across the river and into your front ranks. There is no time left for preparations, all you can do is rush forward and hope to hold the line! It appears the Americans aren't prepared for your arrival. Fortune favors the bold...push on and drive them from the field! 009.Bladensburg_d.scn/ 10 1815 1815 DRAW DRAW AVICTORY With your forces deployed on the east side of the river and reinforcements coming up, things look good for the Americans. It will not be easy, but you should be able to hold the British here. Your army has advanced quickly but it appears most of the American force is already in position. You will not be able to catch the enemy unprepared, but your army is strong and ready to fight. Branch: 1815 January 8th, 1815 Campaign/New Orleans1.bmp The British High Command feels that one more major thrust might just bring this war to an end. They decide to attack from the South with an eye on New Orleans because of its value as a potential bargaining chip at the peace negotiations. A massive force of veteran British regulars assembles for operations in the Gulf of Mexico. The American general Andrew Jackson is charged with defending against this new British threat. American: Defend Campaign/New Orleans2.bmp The British forces are massing just down river. Your only choice is to dig in and hope to beat them off. Your force is diverse, but it is unified and strong. New Orleans must not fall! British: Attack Campaign/New Orleans2.bmp Your assembled force is considerable, but the Americans seem to have mustered a large army as well. All you can do is forge ahead along the banks of the Mississippi and hope to push them out of their positions. Outcome: 075.New Orleans_a.scn/ 10 BVICTORY BVICTORY AVICTORY AVICTORY AVICTORY The British have been making preparations all night, and as dawn breaks it appears this is it. The order comes down to hold at all costs. The forces are assembled, the orders have been issued. Now all your officers and men need to do is bring glory to themselves and to the King. Forward! Terminal: DRAW Draw Campaign/NVictory.bmp The forces have reached a stalemate. Britain is tiring of the struggle and Napoleon is becoming active again on the continent. It is time for them to reallocate their resources, and for the Americans to lick their wounds and recover from 2 1/2 years of war. Terminal: AVICTORY American Victory Campaign/AVictory.bmp The Americans succeed in stopping the British offensive. This defeat gives the British High Command and the King second thoughts, and they decide to offer terms for cessation of hostilities. The upstart new nation has gained the admiration of some, and certainly the attention of all of Europe. Native resistance to American expansion in the west will no longer benefit from British support. Terminal: BVICTORY British Victory Campaign/BVictory.bmp The American forces are crushed. After numerous defeats the American goverment sues for peace. They hope to keep the borders they had before the war, but the British are in a position to dictate whatever terms they feel to be favorable. America has failed to prove her strength to the world and now faces a growing and emboldened confederation of hostile indigenous nations on her western border.