[Goggy]

Many thanks for the prompt answers Big Al. I thought that was how the square activation worked, I just wanted to make sure I was correct.
With regard to the horse artillery question. At our club we do use the (Napoleonic supplement) rule of (infantry) units only being able to fire as long as they move just the once, it seems appropriate for that period. For horse artillery I never had a problem with them limbering, moving once, unlimbering and then firing, but I felt that horse artillery being able to limber, move three times (54″), unlimber and shoot was a bit much.
However you do make a very valid point about the fragility of the unit, which makes the whole thing more acceptable I suppose.
Thanks again.

[Goggy]

I have two questions please.

When cavalry come withing 12” of infantry, must the infantry immediately form square whether they are being charged or not?

When using the rule about not being able to shoot if you move more than once, does this apply to horse artillery. I thought it did as otherwise horse artillery could in theory limber, move three times, unlimber and fire, which seems a bit too powerful.

[Goggy]

I thought the page 49 ‘Moral Dice Modifier’ was a bit odd. Glad you clarified it.
Three of us played the right hand part of the Antietam scenario last night. It worked out well, with the Rebs holding ground. Was close though.

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