French v British, late Napoleonic Wars

Made up points game held at Steve C's on Wednesday with five of us involved.

Mike is seated over on the British side. The battlefield is bisected by a large stream.

First British troops are on, an infantry brigade screened by Rifles. Mike's KGL & Brunswickers take possession of the cottage by the bridge.

A seven battalion strong French brigade has rushed onto the table and gained the centre of the battlefield in one go.

Graham's French cavalry also appear opposite Mike.

In fact, more cavalry arrive with horse guns in support

The KGL & Brunswickers watch but don't move.

Steve's big French brigade change formation into line and three guns are unlimbered.

More British Rifles skirmish with the enemy lines

British Hussars have trotted onto the field with a RHA gun tagging along

Two British brigades in line face the French attack

Another big four gun French battery has arrived and set up behind the stream in the centre of the battlefield.

Faced by all this artillery and with time against us, the British advance to attack the French infantry

This fight lasts about two hours

French lancers have forced a Scots battalion into square - which delights the French artillerymen !

There are now nine French guns hammering the British lines

Time and again, the French front battalion lost melees only to successfully save itself and hence the whole brigade by performing well on their Break Tests thus staying in the fight and preventing a British break through

Mike's guns have managed to knock out the French horse artillery on the small hill

Graham's new casualty wagon put in its first appearance alongside the cantiniere's one.

Already buckling, the British lines are now hit by Imperial Guard columns rushing onto the battlefield

The British lines crumble and brigades begin to fold due to losses and becoming shaken

Even the British Foot Guards have struggled out on our right flank

The Imperial Guard continue to smash their way through

Ian's men attempt to hold them and do manage to blunt the column attack on the right

but its all too much in the end and the French have a clear victory on their hands

Good job this wasn't Waterloo - we'd all be speaking French by now !!!