The West Woods, Antietam, September 17th, 1862.......... (1 Viewer)

[Warrior]

Union forces emerge from farmer Millers cornfield and continue their assault into the West Woods around the Dunker Church during the Battle of Antietam, September 17th, 1862............

 

[Warrior]

Jackson's men stood their ground around the church in and the woods, the Union troops took heavy casualties in the fighting.....................

 

[Warrior]

Despit repeated attempts to drive them from the woods, Jackson's men held their ground and the actions shifted towards the sunken road, known as "bloody lane".....................took some liberties with this one, the woods were much larger and also there was no Union artillery that close and Zouaves weren't involved in this assault, but they look good on the battlefield, so I shoehorned them in...............

 

[mestell]

Nice panoramic display George . . . . You certainly do have a massive TS ACW army . . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[Warrior]

Nice panoramic display George . . . . You certainly do have a massive TS ACW army . . . .
:smile2: Mike

Thanks Mike, glad you like it. This is also a new mat, it came out great, love the colors and the pattern, it's 9 by 5, I love it......................

 

[Go for Broke]

I was at Antietam in June. Viewing the terrain it was amazing that the Confederates held the sunken lane for so long. On the other hand, I could easily see how the Confederates held the Burnside bridge until they basically ran out of ammo and had to withdraw.

 

[Warrior]

I was at Antietam in June. Viewing the terrain it was amazing that the Confederates held the sunken lane for so long. On the other hand, I could easily see how the Confederates held the Burnside bridge until they basically ran out of ammo and had to withdraw.

They gave up the lane by mistake, plus they got flanked too....................if the Union had attacked in force rather than piecemeal, they would have rolled up the whole Confederate army, but that's McClellan for you, Mr Cautious.............

 

[villagehorse]

Just amazing George. The huge terrain allows for a brillant display of your works. Anyone collecting this era has to be totally impressed. So good. Robin.

 

[Go for Broke]

Standing in the sunken lane, one could see no escape once flanked. You can read all the books on a battle, but there's no substitute to actually being there and getting a perspective of the flow of the battle. Nice setup George.

 

[Warrior]

Just amazing George. The huge terrain allows for a brillant display of your works. Anyone collecting this era has to be totally impressed. So good. Robin.

Thanks Robin; I love the way this one came out. Sometimes I'll plan one out, start setting it up and it just does not come together, so I bail on it. This one took off from jump, it's going to stay up for awhile, but I am researching another one right now, different era though..................:wink2:.................

 

[Warrior]

Standing in the sunken lane, one could see no escape once flanked. You can read all the books on a battle, but there's no substitute to actually being there and getting a perspective of the flow of the battle. Nice setup George.

Couldn't agree more, I went there two years ago on my way to Historicon in VA in July; saw the sign, got off the highway and did a nickel tour, wish I had spent more time there. The two things that stuck out to me were the size of the cornfield and how the sunken road was the perfect defensive position as you pointed out, thanks for the feedback..................

 

[lancer]

A very impressive set-up, George. Love the fields, woods, fences, and the huge number of troops you have in formation. One of your best, a great panoramic POV. -- Al

 

[Warrior]

A very impressive set-up, George. Love the fields, woods, fences, and the huge number of troops you have in formation. One of your best, a great panoramic POV. -- Al

Thanks Al, I appreciate it, always value your opinion, so thank you...............

 

[Terp152]

Always enjoy seeing your ACW formations George. ACW has first place for my love of history. Thanks for posting pics of all the great troops, artillery and terrain. Chris

 

[Warrior]

Always enjoy seeing your ACW formations George. ACW has first place for my love of history. Thanks for posting pics of all the great troops, artillery and terrain. Chris

Thank you Chris, I am glad you like my dioramas, they are fun to plan, set up and admire, that is for sure.................

 

[UKReb]

George

Simply stunning and impressive work on one of the most bloodiest battles of the ACW. From my studies of Sharpsburg/Antietam you have re-created practically perfect formations of Lee and Little Mac's troops during the bloody 17th. Well done sir

Bob

 

[Warrior]

George

Simply stunning and impressive work on one of the most bloodiest battles of the ACW. From my studies of Sharpsburg/Antietam you have re-created practically perfect formations of Lee and Little Mac's troops during the bloody 17th. Well done sir

Bob

Bob,
Thanks so much for taking the time to have a look at my effort and chime in, always makes me feel good when you give me the thumbs up as you're the ACW go to guy around these parts.....................:salute::

 

[marco55]

Love the whole set up George,looks great.Where did you get those trees,they look very good?.
Mark

 

[Warrior]

Love the whole set up George,looks great.Where did you get those trees,they look very good?.
Mark

Thanks for the feedback Mark, glad you like it.

The trees are all scratchbuilt, bought them at a wargaming convention off of Herb Gundt, he's very famous in wargaming circles...........