The table was set up, ready for play, as he historical ambush : where the unwary French were surprised by an allied force of Hanoverians, Hessians & British (represented by Prussians in my game) just outside the village of Emdorf.
The Allied commander was brutal. Two French battalions were destroyed in the first two turns
Initially, the only unit that could oppose the allies were a unit of French light infantry:
The French, outnumbered & outclassed, retreated towards a river crossing that promised respite
but the Allies were determined to destroy them, pursuing aggressively:
The French perhaps foolishly, turned on the allies & inflicted casualties:
But cut-off from the bridge & surrounded, they surrended.
As one of the French commanders, I can say although we were soundly beaten, we put up a spirited defence.
donald
