| Entry # | Time | Turn | Player | Title | Entry |
| 24 | 6/18/2026 1:48:00 PM | Spring 1861 | Confederate | Play Strategy card as Operations |
#116: 2 / Confederate River Flotilla Roll the die, if the result is greater than the Union Amphibious Assault modifier, reduce the Union Amphibious Assault modifier by one, other wise no effect. Remove from deck if event is played. Message from Confederate: Time for the senior Confederate commander to ride to the rescue. Activate AJ in Nashville. 1) AJ and his whopping 1 SP to Bowling Green 2) to Lebanon 3) to Somerset 4) to Clinton 5) to Knoxville 6) to Rodgersville 7) to Saltville 8) to Wytheville |
| 23 | 6/18/2026 1:44:00 PM | Spring 1861 | Confederate | Message |
1/1 for a CSA pyrrhic victory. JJ and Beauregard to the TT, CS SP eliminated. AoP n2 in Manassas but can move no further for now. |
| 22 | 6/18/2026 1:43:00 PM | Spring 1861 | Confederate | Die roll request |
Request: 6-sided die x 2 3 5 Message from Confederate: JJ likes sixes until battle is joined apparently. Battle of Manassas (small): 1st: US+3 (McDowell, 3:1) 2nd: CS+2 (JJ) |
| 21 | 6/18/2026 1:41:00 PM | Spring 1861 | Confederate | Die roll request |
Request: 6-sided die x 1 6 Message from Confederate: JJ attempts to retreat before battle to Fredericksburg. |
| 20 | 6/18/2026 1:31:00 PM | Spring 1861 | Union | Message |
General McDowell and the Army of the Potomac continue to move with 3 SP from Frederick MD (0 SPs) to 3. Manassas VA… You have options… |
| 19 | 6/18/2026 12:06:00 PM | Spring 1861 | Confederate | Message |
Fail - you may continue. |
| 18 | 6/18/2026 12:06:00 PM | Spring 1861 | Confederate | Die roll request |
Request: 6-sided die x 1 6 Message from Confederate: No good options, so JJ will attempt intercept from Manassas to Frederick. |
| 17 | 6/18/2026 10:29:00 AM | Spring 1861 | Union | Play Strategy card as Operations |
#128: 3 / Union Naval Supply Shortage The Union blockade level is decreased by one. Remove from deck if event is played. Message from Union: General McDowell and the Army of the Potomac move with 1 SP from Frederick MD (0 SPs) to 1. Harpers Ferry VA where 2 SPs are picked up (Harpers Ferry VA 0 SPs); General McDowell and the Army of the Potomac continue to move with 3 SPs to 2. Frederick MD… You have options… |
| 16 | 6/18/2026 10:00:00 AM | Spring 1861 | Union | Message |
Dan, hello. Yes, I was lucky both in the intercept and in the battle. I just run out of time yesterday... I will pick-up later today... Thanks! |
| 15 | 6/18/2026 5:16:00 AM | Spring 1861 | Confederate | Message |
Good result for you! Your turn (hopefully you weren't waiting for me to say something). |
| 14 | 6/17/2026 6:42:00 PM | Spring 1861 | Union | Message |
The battle result was a Defenders’ victory with 2 / 3 losses. General J. Johnston and General Beauregard retreat with 1 SP to Manassas VA (1 SP). General McDowell and the Army of the Potomac remain at Frederick MD (1 SP). |
| 13 | 6/17/2026 6:06:00 PM | Spring 1861 | Union | Die roll request |
Request: 6-sided die x 2 5 5 Message from Union: General McDowell and the Army of the Potomac leave 1 SP to garrison the Washington DC Forts and with 2 SPs intercept into Frederick MD (3 SPs). Medium battle at Frederick MD: General J. Johnston with General Beauregard and 4 Confederate SPs versus intercepting General McDowell and the Army of the Potomac with 3 Union SPs. Attackers drm = +1 = +1 (General J. Johnston); Defenders drm = +3 = +1 (General McDowell) +2 (Successful Interception). |
| 12 | 6/17/2026 6:00:00 PM | Spring 1861 | Confederate | Message |
That wasn't supposed to happen - very lucky! You can resolve and then continue with your turn. |
| 11 | 6/17/2026 5:53:00 PM | Spring 1861 | Union | Die roll request |
Request: 6-sided die x 1 1 Message from Union: General McDowell and the Army of the Potomac attempt to intercept. |
| 10 | 6/17/2026 3:45:00 PM | Spring 1861 | Confederate | Play Strategy card as Operations |
#68: 2 / Lincoln Declares Southern Blockade The Union Blockade Level is increased by one. Remove from deck if event is played. Message from Confederate: Activate J. Johnston in Winchester. 1) JJ and his 1 SP to Strasburg 2) to Manassas. Pickup Beauregard and 3 SPs. 3) JJ and Beauregard n4 to Frederick. You have opportunity for intercept. If not, small battle, CS+4 (JJ, 4:1 odds), US+0 If possible I will continue. |
| 9 | 6/17/2026 2:39:00 PM | Spring 1861 | Union | Play Strategy card as Operations |
#8: 1 / 3 Cigars Play this card to make an automatic one or two space interception. Intervening space must be friendly controlled and free of enemy SPs. The intervening space may be the one just exited by the moving enemy force. No Generals or SPs may be picked up or dropped off during intercept. Message from Union: Division move with 1 SP from Cairo IL (0 SPs): 1. Paducah KY (1 SP) where the movement terminates. |
| 8 | 6/17/2026 7:38:00 AM | Spring 1861 | Confederate | Play Strategy card as Event |
#118: 3 / Mexican Supply Line Confederate player receives 2 SP in any friendly controlled Texas space (both SPs placed in the same space). The space does not need a LOC. The space may not contain Union SPs or forts. If no eligible space exists the SPs are lost. Message from Confederate: 2 SPs arrive in Sabine City. |
| 7 | 6/16/2026 6:26:00 PM | Spring 1861 | Union | Play Strategy card as Event |
#94: 2 / Strategy Board Union player may make a naval move with up to three SPs plus one general. Message from Union: Naval move with 2 SPs from Washington DC (3 SPs) to Forts St. Philip / Jackson LA. The Amphibious Assault battle results in a Defender’s victory with 1 / 1 losses. Actual losses were 1 / 0. As the defenders were eliminated, 1 Union SP remains in occupation of the Forts St. Philip / Jackson LA space. |
| 6 | 6/16/2026 10:02:00 AM | Spring 1861 | Confederate | Message |
Glad to start - your turn! |
| 5 | 6/16/2026 8:40:00 AM | Spring 1861 | Union | Draw Strategy cards |
4 cards drawn. |
| 4 | 6/16/2026 8:40:00 AM | Spring 1861 | Union | Message |
Dan, hello, and happy to meet you! Apologies, I had not seen that our game had been set-up... Best of luck, and I look forward to a fun and challenging game! |
| 3 | 6/13/2026 6:56:00 AM | Spring 1861 | Confederate | Message |
No campaign to start, so you may begin when ready. |
| 2 | 6/13/2026 6:55:00 AM | Spring 1861 | Confederate | Draw Strategy cards |
4 cards drawn. |
| 1 | 6/13/2026 6:55:00 AM | Spring 1861 | Confederate | Message |
Domenico, I am very surprised to have moved into the elimination phase, but happy to be playing. Good luck! |
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