Prussian Line Infantry 1792-1815

by Peter Hofschröer

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 085045543X
• ISBN13: 9780850455434
• Release Date: July 1984
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.2" x 9.8"