French Indian War - Game 9

I finally found some time to play through the Battle of Carillon. Game 9 of the French Indian War being fought out with Jonathan conducting the campaign moves (see Palouse Wargaming Journal). The battle is considered a key game and the victorious side will benefit politically in the campaign.

The previous post has the order of battle. However, looking at the setup it appears the French were not benefiting enough from their defensive position, and based upon a comment by Ross, I decided the French would have some more defences. So they were able to add some defences to provide additional cover.

Game setup with the French behind their defences

Having allowed the French some defences, I allowed the British to reposition their lines, which they did to avoid Fort Carillon as much as possible.

The British line advances en masse while light infantry and grenadiers move to out flank the French defence

Both side's artillery were creating a few hits on opposing forces.

French forces move to counter the flanking move

A view from Fort Carillon

Grenadiers and light infantry take up their positions on the flank

British suffer their first lost and prepare to move their second line into battle.

French defenders suffer a losses.

The contest was fierce with both sides taking hits.

The French army resolve ended with the loss of their commander who retired from the field wounded.

A victory to the British commanded by Monckton. Dieskau the French commander was wounded but survived. Both sides lost a regiment of regulars a piece.