Just when most of thought that the American left flank was about to be rolled up ending the game, a series of surprises occurred that kept American hopes alive. It was a most interesting evening of war gaming.
On the American left flank, Scott's First Brigade defend the north-south road with the 103rd Foot's light company harassing the American Ninth Regiment. The rest of Scott's brigade is lined up and ready to receive the rest of the 103rd.
The 103rd advances on the 11th and 9th American regiments.
Ripley's Second Brigade has withdrawn down the slope in the face of a threatening 19th Dragoon troop on its flank.
A little bit of discussion ensued regarding the efficacy of cavalry being able to to jump over a stout five foot rail fence as part of a cavalry charge. The GdeB rules state that both cavalry and infantry can 'cross a wall or stream, etc.' using up half a turn. However, it is believed the intent of the rules was to represent the average European wall or fence, which is arguably about three to a maximum of four feet in height. The host ruled that these formidable fences were not jump-able/cross-able and certainly not part of a charge sequence. Subsequently, the host validated his decision through Graves account of the Lundy's lane. Around Lundy's and throughout most of Upper Canada, the fence "was required by law to be at least five feet high with fours rails or logs sufficiently well made." Ref Graves LL p. 126.
Left center, the 1st Royal Scots advance down the LL slope to engage the 21st regiment of Ripley;s Second brigade. Right bottom, the 1st regiment advances on the flank of the 89th Foot.
Left bottom, the 1st regiment; to its right the American engineers and the Pennsylvania Volunteers all pour fire onto the 89th Foot.
On the American right flank Porter's Third Brigade's New York Volunteers has secured the Queenston road and is engaged with the British pioneer company in the house and the GLI. This engagement will undoubtedly prove pivotal.
Center, the dreaded infernal rocket battery begins its deadly launches but so far misses. In the meantime the American players vainly hope that a volley of rockets will turn on itself or least hit a British unit....for a change.
The British/Canadian left flank with the GLI left bottom and the NY Volunteers mid center and the pioneers company defending the house..
A view of the rocket battery on LL heights with the 49th LC in the LL Church.
A view of LCol Morrison (left) and LGen Drummond behind him and the 1st Foot ahead engaging Ripley's Brigade.
Having successfully intimidated Ripley's brigade to withdraw, the 19th LDs lurk behind some friendly skirmishers waiting for an opportunity to pounce.
It sounds repetitive but we are indeed reaching another possible decision point. Can Scott's First brigade hold back the onslaught of the British 1st brigade? Can the Ripley's maintain its line versus the threat of cavalry and the Royal Scots. Can Porter's brigade hold its position or even advance against the 89th and the GLI. We shall soon see.
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