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Prussian Line Infantry 1792-1815 (Men-at-Arms 152)

By Peter Hofschröer

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
1984
ISBN
085045543X, 9780850455434
Open Library ID
OL8264865M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
15 MB (15290513 bytes)
Pages
48\49
Topic
History
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

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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