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The battlefield.
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A view of the French right flank and the approaching British cavalry.
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The British left flank is led by the cavalry.
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French dragoons move into a village at the center of the battlefield.
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The glorious French left flank as it first deploys.
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British troops occupy the key center village along the main road.
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An Allied unit marches past the right of the center village.
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A different view of the British left flank. Combined arms--infantry, artillery, cavalry-- were deployed by both sides.
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An overview of deployments. The French infantry at left are about to be harassed by the British cavalry in the center.
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Worthy opponents, these English officers.
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As Deus/referee looks on, a French commander makes a fittingly rude gesture to the Allies.
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French infantry is forced to form square, and manages to hold off the enemy cavalry.
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As another French infantry unit forms square, artillery and infantry attack a British infantry line.
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The British are well ensconced in the village, and can even count on flank protection.
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Another view of the occupied village.
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French cavalry on the extreme left begin a wide flanking movement.
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Combat on the French right flank is now getting fierce. British cavalry have still not gained purchase amongst the lines of the enemy.
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On the French left, Allied troops in the woods prepare to be attacked.
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The central village becomes the target of desultory French musket fire.
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The British cavalry in the center are caught off-balance as the French dragoons break from their village haven and strike.
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An overhead view of the action.
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With the British cavalry reeling, the French dragoons attempt to break through, but fall back soon after.
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The French advance slows as they are warily eyed by the troops of the British left flank.
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Almost in the clear! French cavalry on the left have swung behind the Allied lines.
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A different view of the action from the French left flank.
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A somewhat confused British left flank is reformed as the French advance.
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A small but vicious firefight develops as the French hit the far right of the Allied line.
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French troops press the defenses in the center village. The redcoats hold their ground.
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Allied forces rapidly swing to face the marauding French cavalry unit behind their front.
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Charge and counter charge! French dragoons brazenly ride into their mounted enemies.
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A reformed British left flank is suddenly hit in flank by the unstoppable French dragoons.
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A study of heavy fighting along the main road in the center of the map.
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As French infantry marvel, the British left flank disintegrates. Long live the dragoons (and lucky die rolls)!
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An overall view at the end of the battle. The Allies must fall back quickly.
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France owes much to her brave men in the saddle. Stay tuned for the commemorative oil painting.
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