ACW with Sharp Practice

I recently hosted friends Colin and Bill for a spot of ACW using the Sharp Practice rules. Here's a few pics of a very entertaining game as the Rebs ambush Union wagons.

The Union camp.

Rebel cavalry attempt to turn a flank!

The Rebs moving up

Plenty of musketry!

Most of the figures and all of the scenery from my own collection. Wagons and tents by Colin.

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