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GREAT BATTLES OF THEAMERICAN CIVIL WAR

Module 5: Movement

with Russ Gifford

GBACW MovementModule 5: Movement

Key Items you will learn in this session:• Which units may move • How to determine terrain type• How formations affect movement costs.• How command and rout affects movement.You will learn how to find and use the • Terrain Key• Terrain Effect on Movement ChartEstimated Module Time: 15 minutes

GBACW Movement

As you remember from Module 1, after the Initial Command

Phase is theMovement Phase.

Movement Rules Sequence of Play:Player turn:

Initial Command PhaseMovement Phase

Defensive Fire Offensive Fire Phase

Retreat Before MeleeMelee PhaseAmmo Re-Supply Rally PhaseFinal Command Phase

GREAT BATTLES OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

Terrible Swift Sword 1st Ed.

GREAT BATTLES OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

Ridge

Wall

Slope

Steep Slope

(Changes in GBACW/TSS 2nd Edition)

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The map hex grid is used with the

movement chart.

Each movement phase, units can use their full Movement

Allowance.

Movement Rules

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Every type of unit in the game has a Movement

Allowancelisted on the

Terrain Effects on Movement

Chart.

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The chart shows how many movement

points each hex costs based on

the terrain and unit

formation.

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How many movement points does each woods

hex cost Mounted Cavalry?

Movement Quiz

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At 3 points per woods

Hex, Mounted Cavalry could only move 4

hexes in woods.

Movement Quiz

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SPEED COUNTS!Roads, trails andpikes negates all

other terrain in a hex – including crests!

Which units can use Roads, Pikes, and

Trails?

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Which units can use Roads, Pikes, and

Trails?

Movement Quiz

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Only Infantry in Column, Mounted Cavalry, Arty and Leaders can use roads, trails and

pikes!

(Games with supply wagons will also list road movement for

wagons.)

Movement Quiz

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Note the difference:

Mounted Cavalry on a road costs only a

half point!

So on a road through the woods they could

move 24 hexes!

Movement Quiz

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Only Infantry in Column, Mounted Cavalry, Arty and Leaders can use roads, trails and

pikes!

(Games with supply wagons will also list road movement for

wagons.)

Movement Quiz

GBACW MovementThe Terrain Key translates the

symbols on the map to the TEC list.Movement

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The Terrain Keyshows ground height:

Crest line: change in ground level.

Steep Crest: drastic change.

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The Terrain Keyshows ground height:

Crest line: change in ground level.


Movement

Important Note to Remember!!!!

Two levels in the same hex:The unit is at the LOWER level.

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Let’s take a look:

Crest line: gradual change in ground level.


Upcrest movement costs are added to the cost of the hex being entered.

Movement

100’75’50’

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Stream

Fence

Trail

Road

Woods

Movement

100’

75’

50’

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Let’s watch a unit moving and count the points!

This is the Confederate 38th North Carolina unit,

in line.

For this example, assume Pender is in hex 2128, so the 38th is in command.

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First hex:

Clear hex, uphill. (Called up crest on the TEC.)

This is Cedar Mountain, and up crest costs +1,

So this move cost 1 + 1 = 2 MP.

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Next hex – clear hex

1 MP

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Next hex – clear

1 MP

No cost for Infantry to go down crest.

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Next hex – clear

1 MP

(Buildings on GBACW maps are only there as historical landmarks.)


Next hex – unit faces right, enters clear hex.

1 MP

Total MP: 6 MP

Unit faces forward, and ends its move.


We said units must face the hex they enter – was

this move legal?

Yes. Units can change facing before, during and

after each hex entered.


Let’s watch a few more examples.

This is a limbered battery moving on the road.

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Starting: limbered, on the road.

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Uphill on road – only pays road cost, not uphill: 1 MP

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On road – only pays road cost: 1 MP

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Still on road. Only pays road cost: 1 MP

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Downhill, NOT on road – pays terrain (clear, 2 MP) and downhill cost (+ 1): Total for hex = 3 MP

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Clear, 2 MP

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Change Formation : Unlimber, 4 MP.

Total points: 12 MP

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Units are not forced to move.

They may choose to move or not. They may use all of their movement points, or some, or none.

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Some units may NOT move.

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• Routed units can move only one hex

•Units not ‘in Command” can move only one hex.

•Pinned units may notmove.

(more)

Movement Rules

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• Artillery must be in limbered formation to move.

•Artillery and Wagons must be crewed to move or change formation.

•Units engaged in Melee may not move.

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• Units must be in command to change formation.

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• A Cavalry regiment that changes formation ENDS their movement.

Movement Rules

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Friendly units may occupy the same hex, up to stacking limits.

Movement Rules

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Infantry in Column may NEVER stack with any units other than leaders.

(Exception: Pea Ridge)

Movement Rules A string of units in column are noted by placing a column marker only on the lead unit.

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•Units may ONLY change facing during movement phase.

•A unit MUST always face a hexside, not a spine.

•ALL units in the same hex must face the same hexside.

Movement Rules – Facing

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Read Section 6.0 to 6.22in the Standard Rules for the

GREAT BATTLES OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR.

For Further Information

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Now that you’ve seen how to move around, get out a few units and move them on the map. Move up hill and down, into woods and across streams.

Note in the different games the terrain costs may vary!Check the Terrain Effects on Movement Chart for the game you are playing.

Coming Next Module

GBACW Movement

Ready to learn more?

Once you’ve marched and drilled your troops, report to duty at the next class, where we’ll see if you can spot your target!

Module 6 – Line of Sight!

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