Kingsport's War Plans

 Kingsport, having mustered their armies all along the Knoxville border, now faces the difficult task of formulating a war plan. Before we go over the three major thrusts suggested by viewers over on the channel, let's review a couple of things.  Capturing and holding Sneedville is of paramount importance.  Protecting Kingsport is obviously important as well.  The northwest corner of the map is a fortress.  High ridges and few passes means that the Knoxvillians have considerable freedom of movement up there.  The means either crossing over early, or holding back a reserve force should the Knoxvillians get frisky.

Operation Northwind throws everything into the mix right away. Jonesville sweeps up through the Pennington Gap to disrupt mobilization efforts.  Rogersville takes Sneedville, with an eye toward swinging due west or turning south based on the enemy reaction.  Greeneville follows up into Morristown to guard that vital I-81 corridor.

Operation Bottleneck has Jonesville sweep south through Sneedville then march up to contain any counter-thrust by securing the Cumberland Gap.  Meanwhile, Rogersville and Greeneville sweep down to seize the important crossroads of Morristown and White Pine.  An audacious plan, it doesn't leave anything behind to protect Kingsport should one of the thrusts fail.  By marching through Bean Station, this plan offers a little more flexibility in the center part of the map.

Operation Full Thrust also goes all-out on the attack. Rogersville sweeps down through Bean Station and Morristown with an option to swing north if Jonesville needs assistance. Here, Greeneville sweeps south through Newport, bypassing White Pine to drive on Knoxville itself.  Jonesville pushes through Sneedville to handle things in the north.

Operation Safety Dance goes all-in on taking Sneedville.  Here, Jonesville takes the prize, but moves to hold the northern forces behind the Cumberland.  Rogersville takes Morristown, but Greeneville simply holds its position.  They may shift quarters to Rogersville to allow for maximum flexibility, but their main goal is to act as a reserve.  Let the two northern armies bleed the enemy, then counter-punch hard to secure Sneedville and a lasting peace.

Bear in mind that the army of Rogersville will be fit for duty first, Jonesville the following day, and finally Greeneville one day later.  Whatever plan is selected, the forces will most likely move out the day they are ready for action.  That means Jonesville has a day of action before Rogersville swings into gear.  Greeneville will follow up the next day, meaning that whichever plan is selected, they will wind up being a bit of a reserve force due to the need to play catch-up.

There is a poll up over on the YouTube which lists each of these plans.  Go vote, and be advised that we're trying to preserve the fog of war - at least until we decide what Knoxville will do in response to this dastardly attack in the motherland.