Napoleon of the West

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Scenario Three:capture the town

November 28, 2023

This scenario is based on the fight for San Patricio which was held by a small texan force which was taken completely by surprise during the night. They have more of a chance in this game. Checks need to be made to spot the enemy before charging and shooting dye to darkness and the texans have reinforcements which in reality never turned up and were ambushed later.

General Urrea was ghe real napoleon of the west. While his superior Santa Anna was attacking the Alamo Urrea was leading a second force down south known as the Goliad campaign. He had success followed by success but his victories were thrown away when Santa Anna was captured at San Jacinto. A competent commander compared to his superior

Visibility in the night prevents much of a firefight so the Mexicans advance hoping to dislodge the texans from the town at bayonet point. Artillery firing from the woods falls short. The noise must have altered ghe reinforcements as they turn on the second turn. The Mexican cavalry swings round to intercept

The cavalry clash back and forth while the infantry continues to get list in the dark and the shots fired fail to do damage. Colonel Johnson holds the mexians at bay in the church

Cazador rifleman with their Baker rifles finally hit their targets driving the texans out of the back door of the garrison and into the back alley confusion of men and horses. Despite some volleys the texans can only retreat so far before being routed by the Urreas troops.