A Firebell in the Night

"But this momentous question, like a firebell in the night, awakened and filled me with terror. I considered it at once as the knell of the Union. It is hushed, indeed, for the moment. But this is a reprieve only, not a final sentence. A geographical line, coinciding with a marked principle, moral and political, once conceived and held up to the angry passions of men, will never be obliterated; and every new irritation will mark it deeper and deeper. I can say, with conscious truth, that there is not a man on earth who would sacrifice more than I would to relieve us from this heavy reproach, in any practicable way." -Thomas Jefferson @ Monticello Apr. 22, 1820. Regarding the Missouri Compromise, 'State Rights' and the future sound of the war bells ringing.

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Were back and here for any questions or issues you might have! Thank You, John Simmons

New Material

Greetings, The blog has had a long pause due to family issues and the pending release of the .PDF version of the Firebell rules. With the recent publication of the .PDF available from Wargamevault.com, I will be posting a large collection of gaming information.

General Johnston inspection of the Gun mounted on Rail during the Spring of 1862. 15mm Custom model by Dale Wood.

Two scenarios will be added very soon – the Battle of Glendale (Frayer’s Farm) and Bull Run I.

Cover page for the Frayser’s Farm, or Glendale Battle during the Seven Days action.

Sample of one of the Roster Sheets used by the Union Army to track loses.

I have a number of issues that I believed were of value in improving the quality of the game that were not included. As I work thru these emails I will be posting for gamers to review and use as needed. Thanks, John

Welcome to the new support blog

The Blog site for information, game aids, support, and scenarios for A Firebell in the Night!

Please use the Contact Us button at the top of the blog to send us an email with any questions you have.

Thank you, John