One thing maybe wargames rule writers for the period ought to take into consideration is what troops are capable of firing and loading while lying down - Canadian Militia (Milice) were noted as being able to do it - what about Lightbobs and Rangers?
American warfare 1690-1835 in popular culture, art, in miniature and in wargames, through Living History and in movies.
Thursday, 4 February 2010
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Across the Ocean, Into Battle: German Soldiers, Families, and Communities in the American Revolution
Historian Friederike Baer focuses our attention on the varied experiences of the German auxiliaries in the American Revolution. Between 17...
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From Don's Facebook page. The incident depicts Two Kettles Together loading a musket for her wounded husband Honyere Tehawenkarogwen ... -
Across the Ocean, Into Battle: German Soldiers, Families, and Communities in the American RevolutionHistorian Friederike Baer focuses our attention on the varied experiences of the German auxiliaries in the American Revolution. Between 17...
I've heard tell that light co'ys can reload laying down, but as to how often the regulars did is beyond me.
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