Why did Soldiers Fight in Lines?

Summary The Armchair Historian describes the development of linear tactics for infantry units, starting with the Swedish armies commanded by Gustavus Adophus II in the 17th Century and evolving to standard use during the next two centuries to thwart cavalry attacks, keep order among large numbers of men and deliver concentrated fire using inaccurate muskets against an enemy.

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Stars : Griffin Johnsen Heiner Robert Loria James Cottle-Vinson

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Genres : Animation Documentary

Release date : Jul 12, 2018

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official YouTube channel

Language : English

Summary The Armchair Historian describes the development of linear tactics for infantry units, starting with the Swedish armies commanded by Gustavus Adophus II in the 17th Century and evolving to standard use during the next two centuries to thwart cavalry attacks, keep order among large numbers of men and deliver concentrated fire using inaccurate muskets against an enemy.

Details

Genres : Animation Documentary

Release date : Jul 12, 2018

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official YouTube channel

Language : English

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