Description

At the beginning of this period, the battalions of the Prussian Line usually fought in a linear formation three ranks deep, overwhelming the enemy with fire before a well-timed bayonet attack. By the end, the preferred formation was eight to 12 ranks deep. The responsibility for conducting the fire-fight was now given to the skirmish elements and the artillery. The formed battalions provided support for the fire line, and conducted the decisive bayonet charge. Whatever the change, the spirit and ability of the infantry remained consistently high throughout this bloody period.

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Published Mar 20 2012
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781780965253
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 b/w; 8 col
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 152
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Peter Hofschröer

Peter Hofschroer is a recognised expert on the Ger…

Illustrator

Bryan Fosten

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