French and Indian War convoy scenario

Having recently completing two scratch-built supply carts for my French and Indian War forces (see previous post), I was keen to see them in action on the tabletop. This post outlines the game setting and order of battle, while the next post will have the game report. The game scenario is inspired by two sources: 

• “Convoy (1) Wagon Train” from “Scenarios for Wargamers” by C.S. Grant and 
• “Scenario 25: Infiltration” from “One-Hour Wargames” by Neil Thomas.

Supply carts on the move.

Background

A guarded supply convoy has been sent to deliver much needed supplies to a fort. On the march the convoy has spotted enemy forces and expect an attack before they reach the fort.

Map of the tabletop.

Forces

British forces in the fort. 1 unit can leave the fort on turn 6.

• 1 Militia Unit
• 1 Gun
• 1 Regular Unit

British Convoy

• 3 Militia Units
• 3 Regular Units
• 2 Carts

French Blocking force

• 2 Indian units

French northern reinforcements arriving turn 3

• 2 Indian units
• 2 Militia unit

French southern reinforcements arriving turn 6

• 3 Regular units

Special Rules

The convoy carts can be captured or destroyed if a French unit makes contact with them and no British unit is within 3 inches of the cart.

Victory Conditions

The British forces achieve victory by escorting both convoy carts to the fort, while the French forces win by capturing or destroying both carts. Anything else is a draw.

Fort awaiting supplies.

Tabletop setup with convoy arriving.