French Indian War Campaign - Game 16

Game 16 of the French Indian War campaign has the British commanded by Wolfe pursuing Montcalm in an attempt to destroy the French force before they can reach safety. Jonathan is running the operational aspects of the campaign and his posts covering these moves are found on his blog Palouse Wargaming Journal.

Order of battle...

British
Commander Wolfe (A4D4)
3 x Regulars

French
Commander Montcalm (A4D4)
1 x Regulars
1 x Militia

The forces are being increased by a factor of two for the tabletop, and Montcalm has been allowed to deploy some hastily constructed earthworks to provide cover. Because of their commander ratings four units on each side have increased capabilities which allow them to absorb additional hits before they are eliminated.

Tabletop set up. The British are deployed with French units waiting behind earthworks and in wooded areas. The brown felt areas represent difficult terrain.

The British plan was to divert a couple of units to cover their left flank and any threat posed by French militia units, while the remaining bulk of their units move swiftly on the earthwork defences.

An early exchange of musket fire as the French militia try and disrupt the British advance. 

The British line moves up in readiness to attack the earthworks.

The defending French open fire as the British come with range.

Solid volleys from British units are slowly wearing down French militia units.

Succumbing to pressure the militia retire deeper into the woods.

British press forward their main attack.

It was at this stage it was becoming apparent that the dice Gods were not going to smile on the French. As string of 1's on the D3 dice had taken the sting out of their defensive fire. While British rolls were consistently 3's or 2's and never a 1 to be seen.

Both sides were starting to lose units.

As the British start to move up their Grenadiers Montcalm decided to retire before he lost a regiment.

A British victory with neither side losing any units from a campaign perspective.