User blog:Cclittle/Arizona-Calafornia War/ West of Windslow

Seeing they could become surounded Arizona tryed to break out of Flagstaff and Phoneix. Some would consider it a retreat. They saw it as an advance in another direction. As the first of the Arizonans came with in range Calafornia artillery it opened fire. Wile they did a lot of damage there wer a lot of targets to fire at. Arizona forces came closer small arms opened fire. still furth on hand to hand combat became common. Just when it looked as if Arizona might break out, the 2nd Devision of Quebec arrived. This had the affect of intensafying the fighting. As darkness fell Arizona forcess fell back. During the night Arizona organized for attecks from the south and west. Available Calafornia and Quebec troops arrived. The John Adams Bragaid snuck in and took up positions with out the knowledge of Calafornia generals. Arizona had no reserves to call up. After a long artillery berage they sent all remaining troops foreward at dawn. The reinforced Calafornia line held. Just bairley at times. But, it held. At the end of day what was left of Arizonas troops retreated. Wile the cost had been high on both sides Arizona was least able to replace their losses. The third days charge was not as strong as the previus two and was supported by few tanks.. Calafornia had held.