"Regimental formation in the ECW?" Topic
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| NoLongerAMember | 03 Jul 2009 1:11 a.m. PST |
I know that bt convention the pikes were in a block in the centre and the musketeers made up a wing to either side. So, how deep was the pike block, was it it as deep in ranks as the musketeers? Or was it deeper and if so did it stick out at the front/back or evenly? Also where did the commander and his colours stand? With thanks… |
| Grizwald | 03 Jul 2009 1:27 a.m. PST |
"So, how deep was the pike block, was it it as deep in ranks as the musketeers? Or was it deeper and if so did it stick out at the front/back or evenly?" Troops in the ECW usually formed up in 6 ranks for both pikes and muskets. |
| Etranger | 03 Jul 2009 1:36 a.m. PST |
Colours & the senior officers would be with the pike block. |
| Nik Gaukroger | 03 Jul 2009 2:21 a.m. PST |
"So, how deep was the pike block, was it it as deep in ranks as the musketeers? Or was it deeper and if so did it stick out at the front/back or evenly?"Troops in the ECW usually formed up in 6 ranks for both pikes and muskets.
Although the Parliamentarian forces may have started with 8 deep or so as they appear to have been more influenced by earlier Dutch practice than the Royalists who, presumably from Rupert, were more into the Swedish/German practice. |
| Timmo uk | 03 Jul 2009 11:19 a.m. PST |
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| NoLongerAMember | 03 Jul 2009 12:59 p.m. PST |
Thank you all. Answered my query, fully. |
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