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Stosstruppen07 Nov 2023 8:06 a.m. PST

I like odd periods, and this seems to be one. I am looking at doing 10mm since I have 10mm Prussians for 1870 in 10mm figured those would suffice. I bought the 1859 rules, not sure if I will use those or not, but Bruce's rules are always a great resource. However, since I know little of the armies then, what would be the difference between single and double rank infantry? Any other help is appreciated, books etc.

79thPA Supporting Member of TMP07 Nov 2023 12:40 p.m. PST

Didn't everyone have infantry in 2 ranks?

Artilleryman07 Nov 2023 3:43 p.m. PST

By 1864, most, if not all, European armies deployed in two ranks. Ahead might be a skirmish line that could be thick enough to seem like a formed rank. That could be a source of confusion.

Artilleryman07 Nov 2023 3:44 p.m. PST

Of course the Austrian ‘storm columns' are another thing altogether…

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