The New York Sixth Brigade is trying to embark ahead of the eager riflemen attached to the Regular Brigade.
Some American
infantry protect their right flank to possible attack by the 49th Grenadier
Company.
Paul G girds his
loins ....I mean grits his teeth for the American onslaught. It seems that he
has acquired his Belgic shako before any other regulars in the Canadas.
Norton's Mohawks on
their own initiative left Fort George and have crossed the bridge near
Vrooman's Point on their way to Queenston. Strangely the battery's
24pdr has been silent for some time...perhaps they have taken time out for
a much needed breakfast.
Major-General Brock
arrives at the scene of action and congratulates Capt. Dennison of the 49th
Grenadiers for Queenston's stalwart defence and surviving a light wound.
Taking advantage of
the 49th's Light Company's Falter (lost 3/5ths so must do a morale check each
turn), American 2nd Artillery infantry consider another go up the single
file ravine's steep death climb.
The U.S. 13th engages
the 49th Lt Coy on the slopes. Hmm..a bit of American deception as the battalion
on the right is not the 16th rather it is N.Y. Militia of BGen Miller's Sixth
Brigade.
More N.Y. Militia
land led on their right flank by BGen Miller. LCol Fenwick on the left
re-organizes his regular brigade.
The 2nd and Light
Artillery provide supporting fire from the American embarkation area.
In the face of the
continued American buildup the 49th Grenadiers plus the Lincoln and York
militia withdraw and re-establish a defensive line, which is anchored on the
village of Queenston.
The Lincoln artillery nine pounder alternates its fire between the boats and the Americans climbing the heights.
While the Redan's
18pdr is engaged with the boats, American infantry manoeuvre for an advance.
One of Brock's aides heads off to the Chippewa garrison for more reinforcements.
As this session
closes at 0800 turn, it appears that the battle has come to a significant
turning point. So far the Americans have lost one boat and are now managing to send
more and more troops across the Niagara. The ammunition for the Seventh N.Y.
Militia Brigade arrived at 0730, so they too prepare to cross over. Can the
British and Canadian militia hold off another attack until the Mohawks arrive?
Or will they have to withdraw further to a more defensible position.
