"SYW Drill " Topic
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| Rusty Balls | 11 Jun 2018 6:33 p.m. PST |
What is the best book to describe drill in the SYW. Looking for the SYW version of Casey's Infantry Tactics in the ACW to better understand maneuvering in the SYW. Thanks in advance
Ken |
| Altefritz | 12 Jun 2018 5:23 a.m. PST |
The Anatomy of Victory. B. Nosworthy |
| leidang | 12 Jun 2018 8:03 a.m. PST |
Agree with Nosworthy. Instrument of War by Duffy also covers this to some degree. |
 ColCampbell  | 12 Jun 2018 8:44 a.m. PST |
And Bill Protz's La Batailles de l'Ancien Regime rules contains a section on battalion level drill. link Jim |
| olicana | 12 Jun 2018 10:46 a.m. PST |
Nosworthy, who even explains how a battalion crosses a bridge in the face of the enemy. His book on Napoleonic tactics is a useful addition because he often refers back to the SYW, much is still very relevant (especially concerning cavalry charges and musketry), and it's an easier read. There is a copy of 'Anatomy…' on abe at under £20.00 GBP (from a USA book store). If you want it snap it up, that's very cheap. Most copies seem to go for much more these days. link |
| Rusty Balls | 12 Jun 2018 3:11 p.m. PST |
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paints brigs for the British fleet.