At the Battle of Monongahela, Braddock took great care as it regards flank protection. More than a 1/3 of his troops were dedicated to the task. On each flank of the advanced party under Gage, there were two large 30-man flanking parties and three smaller parties of a sergeant and 10 men (130 out of the 300 or so men under Gage). Another 30 or so regulars were positioned somewhat in the front of the van. There were similar flanking parties surrounding the main body. Braddock cannot really be criticized for the lack of flank protection, but in the new volume The Battle of the Monongahela and the Road to Revolution (David Preston, 2015), the author does heavily criticize Braddock for the near lack of advance scouting on the day of the battle.
The flanking parties were either overrun or quickly dissolved, falling back on the main column, adding to the confusion. Those few flanking parties that tried to hold their ground suffered heavily from friendly fire.
I believe all the Indian figures are by John Jenkins or Frontline/Jenkins plus there are two of my favorite Conte figures stashed somewhere on the shelf. There is also a Frontline British Officer. Trees are by Department 56 and the downed logs by Britain.
The flanking parties were either overrun or quickly dissolved, falling back on the main column, adding to the confusion. Those few flanking parties that tried to hold their ground suffered heavily from friendly fire.
I believe all the Indian figures are by John Jenkins or Frontline/Jenkins plus there are two of my favorite Conte figures stashed somewhere on the shelf. There is also a Frontline British Officer. Trees are by Department 56 and the downed logs by Britain.
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