Often conducted raids under Brant and with detachments of the Royal Greens

Background

During Burgoyne's Expedition, the wing under St Leger had set siege to the Patriot Fort Stanwyx. A Patriot relief force under Gen Herkimer approached the fort but was ambushed a few miles short at Oriskany Creek. The Loyalist sent about 400 troops including Iroquois under Brant to conduct the ambush. The trap was sprung early which allowed the Patriot units, about 200 men, in the rear to retire intact. The bulk of the Patriot force was trapped in a surrounded position. After a thunderstorm the Indians seeing that the Patriots had fortified their position withdrew. The Loyalists continued to engage in bitter fighting for several hours until they too retreated. About half of the Patriots engaged were either killed or wounded.

Forces

Loyalist = 400 Iroquois under Brant + 100 Tories
Patriot under Herkimer = 800 men + 40 Oneida braves.

Troop Deployment

This depends on whether the scenario begins at the initial attack or after the main force has been cutoff. Divide both sides along unit and tribal command lines. If using skirmish rules, you should concentrate on one sector of the battle.

Board Setup

Have a road spliting the board length ways. Place hills on both sides of the road with plenty of trees and rough areas.

Wargame Scenarios

Wargame Scenarios for Indians: Introduction
Mohawks: Oriskany Creek in New York. Aug 6 1777
Senecas: Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania. July 3 1778
Senecas: Cherry Valley in New York. Nov 11 1778
Iroquois: Chemung Valley in New York. 1779
Chickamauga: Shelby's Raid on Chickamauga
Chickamauga: May 1779 in the Mississippi Valley
Chickasaw: Mobile in Alabama
Creek and Choctaw: Pensacola in West Florida