Hindman's Prairie Grove Campaign - Battle of Prairie Grove , (December 7th, 1862)

Author: [HWK]Stone; This battle was to decide under whose control the north/west area of Arkansas would fall, Union or Confederate. Though forced marches, flanking and counter-flanking plus a steady defense by rebel forces on some highground meant anything but a clear victory for either side, the eventual withdraw of these same Confederate forces meant that control of this area fell by default to the Union.

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Grant's Vicksburg Campaign - Battle of Champion Hill , (May 16th, 1863)

Author: [HWK]Stone; Grant begins his push towards Vicksburg from Jackson. The battle at Champion Hill, perhaps the pivotal battle of the Vicksburg campaign, represented a Confederate attempt to attack the Union supply train. But when the Confederate commander, John C. Pemberton, realised his left flank was highly vulnerable he pulled his forces into a defensive position near Champion Hill. At 7am, the Union forces attacked. Here, a stand must be made. The only other line of defence before Vicksburg is at Big Black River……(Victory conditions apply.)

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Grant's Vicksburg Campaign - Battle of Big Black River , (May 17th, 1863)

Author: Peter Hoffman and [HWK]bud; Ulysses S Grant is pushing onwards towards Vicksburg, the last battle at Champion hill sending the Confederate forces into retreat. Now, a small Confederate force is determined to hold back the Union so that more rebel forces can escape the Union onslaught. The way to Vicksburg is blocked by heavy fortifications protecting the railway bridge that offers a secure line of retreat. Here, a final stand must be made, the outcome of dire strategic importance to the Confederacy.

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