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.
By:
Peter Hofschröer Illustrated by:
Bryan Fosten Imprint: Osprey Country of Publication: United Kingdom Volume: No.152 Dimensions:
Height: 248mm,
Width: 184mm,
Spine: 5mm
Weight: 172g ISBN:9780850455434 ISBN 10: 085045543X Series:Men-at-Arms Pages: 48 Publication Date:20 May 2012 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Peter Hofschroer is a recognised expert on the German campaigns of the Napoleonic wars and the Prussian army in particular. He has already written Leipzig 1813 in the Campaign series.