The forces of the Emperor, under General Da Tou Yue, attacked Xiashui and were driven off. In return a punitive raid was launched against the General's forts at Shangxuanya. The series of forts (Sweet, Salt, Bitter, Bland) guard the approaches of the river and canal system near Dingoh. The first and smallest of the forts, the Tian Fort, was breeched by stealth and surprise and fired, but was never intended to be held. The attacking forces are to retreat to an ancient stairway cut into the cliffs and from there make their way to the beach where they will be picked up by the Navy and transported to the HMS Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle to return to Xiashui.
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Retreating Force 1 unit (20) of 99th Infantry, 1 unit (20) French Turcos Infantry (enter on clifftop, far end of table) In Launch #1 1 Nordenfeld MG + 4 sailors (enter on Dingoh, other end of table) In Launch #2 1/2 unit of RN Landing Party (10) incl Lt Cdr Farthing-Spender + 2 Sailors (enter on Dingoh, other end of table) |
On the Clifftop (enter in order) 1 unit Matchlockmen (20) or 1 Jingal (3) + 1 unit Polearm Men (20) + 1 unit Matchlockmen (20) or 1 unit Archers (20) + 1 or 2 Jingals (3/6) + 1 unit Matchlockmen (20) or 1 unit Archers (20) Commanders and Appropriate Officers. |
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The Retreat from Shangxuanya
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