The Game of Battle represents two antagonistic armies, one of which,
the Attacking (or Invading) Army, is composed of four figures,
each representing a regiment of Light Infantry; five figures, each
representing a regiment of Infantry of the Line; two figures, each
representing a regiment of Cavalry; two figures, each representing
a battery of Artillery; and one figure (a wagon), representing the
“Supply Train,” in which it is to be supposed is carried all of the
subsistence, ordnance stores, etc., necessary for the maintenance and
effectiveness of the army.
The object of the Attacking Army will be to capture the Citadel.
The other army, called the Defending Army, is composed of four figures,
each representing a regiment of Light Infantry; five figures, each
representing a regiment of Infantry of the Line; two figures, each
representing a regiment of Cavalry; two figures, each representing a
battery of Artillery; and one figure, the Citadel, representing a city
in which are arms, ammunition, foundries, subsistence supplies, and all
kinds of government property, which it is of vital importance to hold.
The object, therefore, of the Defending Army will be to secure the
Citadel against capture.