Campaign Franklin

Introduction:

Campaign Franklin is a historically accurate recreation of John Bell Hood's invasion to liberate Tennessee from the yoke of Union occupation. Or perhaps, Hood's desperate gamble to save the Confederacy. Following the fall of Atlanta in the September of 1864, Confederate General J.B. Hood sought a miracle. He knew that his Army of Tennessee was no match for a pitched battle against the unified Federal army now facing him. He sought to evade destruction by doing the unexpected. He turned North and headed his army towards Tennessee. His plan was simple: Divide and conquer! By moving North, he could threaten Union lines of communication. He envisioned a liberated Tennessee that would rally to his army, swell his ranks with new recruits and eventually cross the Ohio River and invade the North. But before this plan could succeed, Nashville must fall and bloody Franklin lies just before that coveted prize.

A Short History of Hood's Tennessee Campaign, 1864:

By late summer and early Fall of 1864, the war was indeed looking bleak for the Confederates and the dream of forming their own country. Atlanta had fallen, Lee was on the run, and General John Bell Hood, commander of the Confederate Army of Tennessee, facing insurmountable odds. His enemy was all around and almost without care in terms of supply needs. Hood needed to make some tough choices. He finally decided that a quick turn around through the center of Tennessee might catch the Union unprepared and ripe for a southern victory. If Hood could gain a few quick victories and even enlarge his army by recruiting on the march, he may yet trick fate and force the Union to some sort of negotiated peace. The plan was simple, travel fast and liberate Nashville, and then drive into the heartland of the North. If given the same treatment as Sherman was giving the South, then peace would surely be forced upon President Lincoln.

For more detailed information on the battles that comprised Hood's Tennessee Campaign of 1864, click the links below:

Columbia
Spring Hill
Franklin
Nashville

Many Historical and "what if" Scenarios are available:

· Battle of Spring Hill
· Battle of Franklin
· Battle of Nashville
· Battle at Traveler's Rest
· Battle of Overall's Creek
· Battle of Columbia

Campaign:

Campaign Franklin allows you to not only play numerous individual scenarios, but allows you to play the game as a CAMPAIGN! From the "what if" Battle of Columbia, to the decisive Battle of Nashville. Your troops will have the chance to succeed where Hood failed. If you manage your army well and make good decisions that are offered to you as you progress, you may indeed succeed and liberate Tennessee. The campaign game features branching scenario choices, troop losses that carry over to the next battle, and many hours of exciting challenges.



Create your own Battles:

A powerful scenario and campaign editor is included that provides you with infinite possibilities. Search your imagination and create "what if" battles that will impress even the most difficult of critics. You can do any of the following:

· Add/Remove units
· Add/Remove many different kinds of defense works
· Add/Remove bridges
· Add/Remove objectives
· Add/Remove trenches, breastworks, supply sources
· Create new or change the way the A/I moves
· Change unit strengths, facings, fatigue, formations
· Create your own Campaign(s) from scratch



Game features:

· 62 individual scenarios
· Beautifully created 3D maps and units
· 4 zoom levels, including 2D overhead
· A jump map for easy viewing of the entire battlefield
· Historically crafted Order of Battles, with hundreds of regimental units
· Promote leaders that are killed, wounded, or captured
· A campaign game that leads you to a "lead" filled conclusion
· Great music to calm the savage warrior
· Various types of fortifications
· All different types of weapons (sorry, no nukes!)
· Line of sight that limits visibility
· Fog Of War
· Winter Terrain
· Play either side with different levels of involvement (full or partial control)
· Numerous optional rule settings (i.e. Weak ZOC, Auto Defensive Fire, Rout Limiting, etc...)
· An advantage slide bar that strengthens the chances of one side or the other.
· And numerous others



Game engine enhancements:

· Added FOW for Bridge Strength.
· Increased Cavalry Charge Melee bonus to 25% from 10%.
· Added ability to add Trenches to a scenario.
· Added option for Alternate Label Style.
· Added Ask Before Advancing option.
· Reinstated Column Movement where no unit is selected.
· Added ability to check for duplicate leaders in Scenario Menu.
· On-map combat results.



Play options:

• play by email (PBEM)
• online single or multi-play
• single play against AI
• hotseat

Campaign features:

• loss carryover between battles
• fatigue carryover between battles
• leader promotion/replacement
• straggler return between battles
• limited reconstitution of destroyed regiments

Where to go to order the game:

HPS - http://www.hpssims.com

Campaign Franklin Planning Maps