Historical Background
After a costly second assault, Howe realized he must carry the redoubt with one final massive push or have his reputation destroyed. He had the men shed their heavy packs and gave than a short rest. The remaining light infantry would fix the rail fence defenders in place while what was left of the grenadiers would attack the fleches and breastwork. The rest of Pigot's force, a Marine regiment and three regular regiments would carry the redoubt with bayonets fixed. The 1200 or so defenders left who hadn't deserted were exhausted and low on powder and ammo, but resolved to hold out against the last desperate British assault.
The stage is set. The battle lines are drawn and you are in command. The rest is history?
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Battle Notes
Continental Army
• Commander: Putnam
• 4 Command Cards & 3 Combat Cards
British Army
• Commander: Howe
• 5 Command Cards & 3 Combat Cards
• Move first
Victory
8 Victory Banners.
Special Rules
- The 3 marked hexes, the Center Redoubt Hex occupied by Prescott. the Middle Fleche Hex, and the Center Rail Fence Hex occupied by Knowlton are Temporary Victory Banner Objective Hexes. The Americans start with three banners.
- Many units on both sides start without their full block capacity reflecting Iosses incurred in the first two assaults, but they can all be replenished up to their fulI strength if cards played call for it.
- The rifle unit led by Little is on a church (stone building) hex. There were few if any rifles in the battle, but this unit represents colonial units that were sniping from longer range.
