This still could not stop the Guard's advance, so Chassé ordered his first brigade to charge the outnumbered French, who faltered and broke.
He then ordered his brigade to charge the confused enemy, forcing them into retreat and capturing much of their arms.
Leading men into battle for the first time ever, Scarlett ordered his brigade to form two columns.
When he ordered Siegenfeld's brigade into the fight supported by a violent artillery barrage, the 62nd was stopped.
He quickly positioned his men into line of battle and ordered his brigade forward to the works.
Opdycke ordered his brigade forward to the works.
The French commander tried again that night, ordering Schwarz's brigade against the Santa Clara bastion on the west bank.
In the ensuing clash, Ney ordered Gazan's under-manned brigade to the center, where it was soon overwhelmed.
He ordered Schenck's brigade forward to find the Confederate left flank south of Union Church.