Rawden Gap Day 2: A Bloody Fight

Although the Rebel's counterattack retook the farm, the Domion's attack pressed on again while a fierce, long range, firefight raged in the centre. 

 

Supported by some well aimed rockets, the Dominion infantry pressed forward, over running the farm and pushing into the woods. The opposing Rebel line seemed thin and anticipation of a breakthrough was high.  

The battle was not quite won yet though. Soon the attack came under deadly fire from close range artillery and  flanking Rebel infantry. Then came a courier with new orders "Fall back! The Rebels have pierced our centre!".  

Despite heavy casualties, the Grenadiers were still holding the reverse side of the hill and soon the Highlanders rushed to support them. Suddenly, the fight swung. After having taken sustained heavy casualties themselves, the Rebels made one last push to secure the hill. They wavered under a storm of rifle and artillery then crumbled when the Highlanders went in with the bayonet. 

It was barely midday but the Rebel army was falling back in disorder. The Redcoats were keen to pursue and finish the job but orders came: "Regroup, secure the position." 

General Douglas was playing it safe. His own army was nearing its exhaustion point because of the heavy losses sustained during the two days of battle. 

Soon however, a rumour started to circulate.  Reinforcements had arived by train and were on the march, set to arrive before dark.

There was going to be one more day of battle!