The 1st Norfolk and the British artillery began their withdrawal, but despite sending three messages to 1 Cheshire they failed to receive the order to retire. The Cheshires together with small parties of Norfolks continued to fight until they were surrounded and overwhelmed, the action finishing at 7 pm in the evening.
Looking over the Battlefield at Elouges Cheshires last stand |
Action at Elouges - Cheshires last stand |