Plattdorf : the last chapter

 

Both sides cavalry have reformed and charge each other again

 

The Lorraine centre holds steady

 

and forces the VFS in between the hills into line to try and stem their losses

 

The VFS artillery continue to pound the white coated infantry opposite them

 

but receive a long range volley in return and some gunners are down

 

Over on the Lorraine right, the infantry continue to trade volleys but the VFS are getting much the better of it

 

and their flank support on the hill is being badly mauled before it can get into position

 

The pressure on the Lorraine right proves too much and the two white coated regiments there fall back with over 50% casualties

 

The Arquebusier de Grassin try to cover their retreat

 

The one crumb of comfort for the Lorraine geenral is to see the VFS centre regiment fall back

 

The cavalry clash sways to and fro

 

but the Lorraine hussars cannot hold off the VFS lancers

and break from the field

 

As the VFS infantry threaten the left too

 

The Lorraine general has seen enough and orders the exposed infantry in front of Plattdorf back

 

With both flanks gone, he orders a general retreat - the VFS have won the day !

 

and the VFS troops advance across the stream.