Newly in command and with his army nearly surrounded John B Hood of the Confederacy attempted to assault George H Thomas and the Army of the Cumberland.

United States

George Thomas

21,655

Confederate States

John B Hood

20,050

Wargame

2 players

4×8 tables

24 infantry regiments for each side, 2 cavalry regiments each, and 4 artillery batteries each.

River with 2 crossings, woods, fences, two small hills

Set-up

Both sides should start off the table. The union should be attempting to cross the river, while the confederacy wants to attack their positions. the river should be within a few inches of its board edge, while the hills should be middle of the table, but slightly closer to the confederacy.