How Bloody Creek Got Its Name Pt1

 It was a fine spring day when General Wye mustered a column of troops and sent them out to seize a crossing over the small river that lays between Fort Belmont and Fort St. Lambert. 

The 27th Foot marched at the head of the column and engaged the French in a firefight while the rest of the army deployed and moved up.

The land around the road was firm and open. On either side of the road the land was passable but soft and wet with long grass which slowed the passage of the infantry and was impractical for the guns. Beyond that the land was too boggy and covered in brambles to be practical for heavy laden soldiers.

The French fire drove back the 27th but they had done their job. As the next two regiments deployed, the artillery opened fire.

The first attack by the Provincials on the left was thrown back but, despite heavy casualties, the Grenadiers crossed the stream, drove the French back, and seized a foothold in the redoubt.

The question then was "Can they hold it until relieved”.

To be continued.