Supporting fire, high ground, and flank protection

In the final land action, firelock-armed citizen infantry supports the regular line infantry rather than carrying the fight alone. The defending force takes high ground so the attackers must climb toward its position. When the enemy develops along two approaches, remaining lower would have exposed the defenders to fire from both sides. Provincial cavalry receives priority as the opposition's most capable professional element. The sequence illustrates unit roles, terrain, flank security, and threat prioritization within the limits of the game simulation.