How 18th Century Armies Shot At Each Other
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We all know the limitations of musketry. Sure, they're often overblown, but that doesn't mean they didn't exist! Muskets took a long time to reload and lacked accuracy at long ranges. With these drawbacks, how did armies fight back in the day? Or, more specifically, how did they shoot? Because they certainly didn't 'take turns' giving volleys!
My Light Infantry video, if you'd like to learn more about Firing by Files:
https://youtu.be/A-tSAtRF9_E?t=1417
Thanks to Jaron and Declan, my editors for this video!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:32 - Volley Fire
08:38 - Firing by Sections
11:52 - Sponsored Ad
14:05 - Firing by Ranks
19:12 - Firing by Files
21:10 - Street Firing
25:41 - Firing & Advancing/Retiring
28:25 - Conclusion
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