Fort Neccessity 1754

The little fort and trench system saw significant action in the scenario. The French force advanced directly on the trench positions and did not invest in positions on the flanks. This proved to be costly in terms of casualties. The French regulars advanced in line, as is common for the period - and actually reminiscent of another battle in the New World near Lake George where Baron Dieskau employed this same tactic and lost. The scenario played out exactly that way. The French regulars poured a very disciplined line of firepower into entrenched positions which returned fire accurately at them in the open. 

Despite the losses at the center, the French eventually worked their way around to the flanks with irregulars and native allies, causing enough casualties to make Washington capitulate.

A View of the Trenches

The "Fort" - a 50' diameter quickly constructed palisade around a leaky hut where the powder is stored

George Washington looks out from the watery trenches to view the advancing French 

New England Irregulars watch for the French

British Regulars sternly hold the entrance

Natives allied to the French advance quickly

French troops follow the trail blazed by their Native allies

French regulars move to position

Courer-du-bois move to the flank of the battle

French Grenadier company sees a moose...

The New England force takes defensive positions