Battle of Weeburg Day 1

Late in February, with both armies reorganized, reinforced and resupplied, the fighting resumed.

General Douglas pushed a small body of infantry and artillery ahead of the main body to seize the small crossroads town of Weeburg. The day was well advanced when the Rebel army finally appeared. (Rebel arrival times diced for by unit.)

The Grey Brigade arrived first and deployed on the double. 

After Rebel skirmishers were spotted, the Dominion artillery shelled the small wood in the centre.

Despite the late hour, the Rebels attacked. On their left, the 2nd Brigade come under effective fire  but pushed forward to envelope the Dominion flank.

Moving swifter than thought possible (chance card plus initiative flip), the Rebels managed to  flank the redcoats  but their attempt to take the ridge at the point of their bayonets was repulsed regardless. 

The sun was already sinking by the time the Grey Brigade began it's assault on  the West Ridge. 

Casualties were heavy on both sides but the Rebels did not have time to reorganize and attack the town before dark. Already the sound of bagpipes could be heard as the head of the Highland Brigade approached the battlefield.Both sides pulled back slightly and consolidated their positions to await the arrival of the main armies.

For sure, there was going to be a proper battle in the morning.