THE BATTLE OF HAWLEY’S TOLL BRIDGE

Tactical Problem #10,
Table Top Talk, March 1967

In this Tactical Problem, no troops may move across the River except at the bridges or the Ford. Infantry only may move 1/2 speed in Jenning’s Woods, and no one may move in the Swamp.

RED FORCE Is positioned as follows:

(1) 2 Line Infantry units
(2) 1 Unit Line and 1 cannon
(3) 1 Unit Heavy Cavalry
(4) 1 Unit Light Infantry in the village
(5) 1 Unit Guard Infantry
(6) 2 Line Infantry units and 1 cannon
(7) 2 Line Infantry units, 1 cannon and 1 Heavy Cavalry unit
(8) 1 Unit Light Cavalry and 1 horse gun

Orders:
Seize and secure Hawley’s Toll Bridge and drive off Blue Force from the area..

BLUE FORCE Is positioned as follows:

(9) 1 Unit Light Infantry
(10) 3 Line Infantry units and 1 cannon
(11) 1 Unit Line Infantry, 1 cannon and 1 Heavy Cavalry unit
(12) 1 Unit of Line Infantry
(13) 2 Line Infantry units and 1 cannon
(14) 1 Unit Guard Infantry, 1 cannon and  2 Heavy Cavalry units

Orders:
Seize and hold Hawley’s Toll Bridge and drive Red force from the area.