Mataafan forces first attacked the allied column from the rear and from the left flank.
As the day went along, minute and standard militia companies would find a place providing good cover from which to attack the passing British column.
A band of Potawatomi attacked the column, killing many civilians and soldiers.
He crossed into the bridgehead in the afternoon and attacked the Austrian column on the east side, pushing it back with loss.
Washington was still undecided how to attack the British column, and held a council of war.
But as soon as the marines pulled out, the 77th Division returned to the peaks and attacked the column.
"General," Julius said, "I want you to take a thousand men and attack the column behind us."
Julius heard them roar as they turned and began a deliberate march back to attack the column.
They were on their way to attack the flying column, and did not notice the RLI men hiding near the road.
"You mean we shouldn't have attacked the column?"