At first this scenario doesn't look like the Spanish have a chance. Quickly though, the U.S. discovers its problems. First, it kind of like pushing jello. You can push all you want, but it becomes a mess very fast. Second problem is that the Spanish have a better army, man for man.

The fundamental strategy for the Americans is that of a giant amoeba (or like the latex ball from The Prisoner). Envelope the entire position and press in. The phase involves marching. 3 or 4 turns, at least. It sounds counter productive in a race against time, but it is a good investment. The Americans are going to have to keep pressure going in as many places as possible until the end of the game. That means depth with retreat routes. I wish I has marched for an extra turn.

My forces engaged the forward half of the position on turn 3, with the southern quadrants of the town being engaged on turn 4. The rear Spanish positions buckled and collapsed in a couple turns, and I surrounded the fort. While marker for a major victory was beyond my grasp, a minor victory looked reasonable. The were however, two gung-ho Spanish officers who kept rallying their troops, and there was an irritating militia company in the fort.

In the end, the general and the fort garrison hold out until turn 13. The result is a Spanish minor victory.