Battle of Batavia

== Battle of Batavia ==
The Battle of Batavia, also known as the Defense of Batavia for Seaboard commanders or the Liberation of Batavia by Appalachian forces, was an Appalachian-Seaboard engagement fought over control of the city of Batavia, New York. The battle was critical in the Seaboard defensive following the Battle of Niagara Falls, since whether Seaboard was able to hold off Appalachian forces would determine whether they could splinter off and gain strength via a domino effect. The battle was known for being a major defeat for Seaboard, as their losses were significantly greater than those of Appalachia.
After the failed defense in Niagara Falls, New York, Seaboard Major General Godwin was captured and killed. Largely down to the word of Kyle Wald, the remaining offensive forces decided to attack Batavia, which had become a stronghold for the retreated army from Niagara Falls. This proved to be exceptionally useful to the Appalachian effort. 
The battle, which lasted almost four days, began on 27 July when the Appalachian resistance shelled military garrisons throughout the city using artillery obtained from the Canadian Army surplus. It ended after occupying forces in the city were routed by a final offensive in the morning of 30 July.
== Commanders and Leaders ==
=== Appalachian Resistance ===
* Captain Rossi (Second Army Division)
* Lieutenant Davidson (Marine Division)
=== Seaboard ===
* Colonel Russel
*Lt. Colonel Yudhan
* Major Westbrook