Earlier in the morning the 18th Infantry Regiment's 1st Battalion had received rough treatment at the hands of the French in St Cloud. This was not division commander Terry de la Mesa Allen's first rodeo - he had commanded the Cavalry School before the war - and he quickly organized a stronger effort against the town. While 1st Battalion regrouped and retraced their steps eastward, the 2nd Battalion began working their way to the south to divide the defender's attention. They attacked at about 1530 in the afternoon.

Allen formulated a good plan but his soldiers were too green to make it work. They pressed the attack to the edge of town, but as more officers fell the men became confused and fell back against orders. Once the French artillery zeroed in, any chance of success evaporated. The reversals on this day foretold that many Americans would shed blood before they became a competent fighting force.

Rework of scenario 2, Doubling Down, from first edition.