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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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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