Brandy Station
June 9, 1863
Historical Overview
The Battle of Brandy Station, also called the Battle of Fleetwood Hill, was the largest predominantly cavalry engagement of the American Civil War, as well as the largest ever to take place on American soil. It was fought at the beginning of the Gettysburg Campaign by the Union cavalry under Maj. Gen. Alfred Pleasonton against Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's Confederate cavalry on June 9, 1863.
The stage is set, the battle lines are drawn, and you are in command. The rest is history.
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Set-Up Order
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Union Army
Pleasanton
Take 4 Command Cards
You move first
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| 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
Confederate Army
Stuart
Take 6 Command Cards
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| - | 6 | 2 | 3 |
Victory
6 Flags
Special Rules
All artillery units are horse artillery. They move 2 without battle OR move 1 hex and battles 4-3-2-1.
Hit and Run: If you use this card, order up to 3 units in any section, instead of all.
