The North Branch Campaign Simulation: Enemy Contact: Report No. 4

Friday, June 21, 2019

Contact During the Grand Campaign:

Federals at Sagarville withdraw west to Newtown as Confederates approach.

Federals at Indian Rock Manor withdraw northward to Clinton as Confederates approach
Skirmish at East Troy: Confederates are forced to withdraw west to Centerville

Skirmish at Centerville: Confederates almost take Centerville early in the morning, but are unable to do so. They wound and capture the Federal commanding officer prior to withdrawing to Nicholas.
Skirmish at Clinton: Confederate attack the town from the south and force Federals to withdraw northward to Cedar Grove.
Skirmish at Newport: Confederates advance against Newport, arriving in the afternoon to skirmish with Federals southeast of town. Federals are forced back across the river to North Bank.

Federals at Arlington withdraw to Tomlin's Ford as Confederates approach from Fulton.
Skirmish at North Bank (Newport Bridge): Confederate cavalry storms Newport Bridge and takes North Bank. Federals withdraw to Knight.
Skirmish at Cedar Grove: Fresh off victories at Indian Rock Manor and Clinton, a Confederate cavalry battalion attacks Federal units at Cedar Grove, but is forced to withdraw back to Clinton.
Skirmish at Hogbin's Store: Confederate cavalry takes Hogbin's Store and drives Federal infantry northward to Strawderman.
Skirmish at Newtown: A Confederate cavalry battalion advanced on Newtown from the south and encounters a Union battery supported by infantry and cavalry. It is forced back to Keyser Ford.

Skirmish at Lebanon: Confederates at Lebanon successfully defend the village against an attacking battalion of Federal cavalry. The Union troopers fell back to the north.
Skirmish at Stawderman: Fresh off a victory at Hogbin's Store, a battalion of Confederate cavalry advances on Strawderman, but is met by two battalions of Union infantry. It is forced back to Hogbin's Store.
Skirmish at Riverside Bridge (Riverside): A Confederate cavalry battalion advanced on the Newport Road towards Riverside. It was stopped by a Union battalion of cavalry at Riverside Bridge and forced to retreat towards Monroe. A Confederate Brigadier General was seriously wounded during the action.