Simcoe ordered a cavalry charge and fired a field cannon to give the impression that a larger force was arriving.
General Moultrie positioned two six-pound field cannons in the center of his line, with a smaller two-pounder on the right.
Every Canada Day, an 1812 6-pounder field cannon is fired before a large display of fireworks is commenced.
This cargo included 500 muskets, 2 field cannons, gunpowder and ammunition.
The fighting, according to Phips, cost the expedition 30 casualties and one field cannon.
They did not attack the convent right away, requiring time to prepare the two field cannons.
Geismar had around 400 men - four squadrons of hussars with two field cannon.
The British force was supported by a 6-pound field cannon and Congreve rockets.
Morgan had brought field cannons with his column.
The 17th Army possessed three operable field cannon and a severe shortage of artillery shells.