We finished two more turns the other night. On Turn 2
of the game, the French Chasseurs charged the 20th British Light Dragoons in an
attempt to gain cavalry domination on the battlefield and slow the right flank
British division under Hill. One squadron closed and won its melee but the
other thought better of crossing swords with their better mounted and trained
adversaries. The 20th Light Dragoons had no such scruples and chased them from
the field. With their regimental mates either dead or in flight, the rest of
the Provisional Chasseurs took to their heels and fled. Merde!
On the other flank, the British division under
Ferguson closed in on the bridge and Rolica while under fire from French
artillery on the small hill just to the west of the village. While these cannon
balls passed harmlessly over their heads, they were not so fortunate against
the French tirailleurs of the 70eme Ligne who drew first blood against the 60th
Foot.
On the third turn, the British right wing continued to
advance, now unhindered by the French chasseurs who have retreated out of
sight.
Over on the left flank, the British have crossed the
stream bed and are deploying to engage the French in close combat.
With Hill working around his left flank,
how long can Delaborde hold in his present position without reinforcements?
