Grenadiers Flat-Out Through Flatbush Pass

The Americans Await...
Photo courtesy wargamesinthedungeon

In the second piece of the Battle of Long Island to hit Matt's gaming table, today's action sees von Heister's Germans attacking through Flatbush Pass in the center of the American defenses.  For a geographical reminder, the territory covered by today's battle is highlighted in yellow.

Battle of Long Island

Tactically, the battle looks like this:

Initial dispositions

Since Matt published a well-told and comprehensive battle report with terrific photos (see: Battle of Long Island: AWI von Heister Attacks), I have not much to add.  My report-out focuses primarily on the attack of the Hessian grenadiers.  Matt commanded von Heister while I took command of the Americans under Sullivan.

The American defenders await the impending attack

But wait! Where did I place that box of smoke markers?  

Found it!  Fire away boys!

Fire erupts along the line.

The British and Germans begin their attack

Volleys are exchanged as the enemy advances.

Looks like the enemy is massing
 for an attack upon the left.

The grenadiers climb the slope and attack Sullivan!

In the first clash, the Americans are driven back.
The Hessians follow-up!

Whoa-ho!  An attack worked!
Better get a photo of this!

In the follow-up, Sullivan is forced to retire again.

The grenadiers keep up the pressure on Sullivan
 but fall short of closing.

View from the other side.

Caught in the open,
the grenadiers receive fire from all directions.

Artillery and jaegers offer support through fire.

Enemy fire is devastating
 on the regiment behind the abatis.

It breaks for the safety of the fort.

The Anglo-German advance continues
but the grenadiers' charge comes up short again.
Whew!

Only delaying the inevitable. 
 The grenadiers crash into Sullivan.

Sullivan is sent packing.
Back to the safety of the fort.

v Heister presses on as the Americans fall back in defeat.
Quick! Open the gates to the fort!

Von Heister takes Flatbush Pass.  Beyond, he sees the fortifications on Brooklyn Heights.  Where is General Howe?

Sullivan last seen heading back to Brooklyn
with grenadiers in hot pursuit.
Photo courtesy wargamesinthedungeon

This was quite a fun and tense game.  At first, I thought the British would witness another defeat on the attack.  How wrong early indications were.  After some poorly timed American morale failures coupled with well-timed German attacks, Sullivan's position dissolved.  Convincing victory for Matt at the helm of the Anglo-German force.  The final Honor Points tallied at 11 to 7 to von Heister.  Note that Matt's freshly commissioned Hessians performed brilliantly in their first action.

Well done to Matt for both hosting the game (beautiful is it not?) and for his resounding victory.  What is next in the campaign?