French Indian War Campaign - Game 5

The campaign has the French retiring after a defeat a game 4. This was followed by the British moving up their unit positioned on the southern river bank to attack across the river, in the hope of isolating at the French garrisoned fort.

French retirement move after their last defeat in game 4

British move to attack across the river in an attempt to isolate the French fort.

Using the campaign map as a guide tabletop terrain was setup for game 5, then forces selected for both sides.

Terrain laid out ready for a game

French forces

British forces

The nature of terrain setup meant the battlefield was split it two by woods on both sides of the river. Both sides placed their artillery on hills. While French defenders benefited from a block house placed at a location of their choice, which was used to guard their right flank.

The river could be crossed at the road and two other fordable places known to both forces.

British forces arrive on the battlefield

French blockhouse - the forces placed behind are there to remind me they are within the structure.

British move across the river on their right flank behind the woods. This protected them from French artillery fire.

The crossing is complete and the British attack is in full swing.

Casualties are starting to mount on both sides.

Somewhat quieter on the other flank

Both sides commit all their reserves to the fight as casualties increase.

In the end  French defenders manage to hold off the British assault

A victory to the French in game 5.

This game was played four times as I made changes to rules. Rather than playing out a new game to test out modifications, I just kept the terrain in place and started over again. I like quicker games (about an hours duration) so playing through a number of games over a couple of days is quite feasible. The results of the four games was split two wins on either side. I went with the first game result which was a French win.