If ever there was a book written that described in the minutiae of detail the movement and timings of a Georgian infantry battalion then this work is at the top. Lieutenant John Russell was a man of obsession when it came to distances, timings and cadence of pace, recorded in this book and "Approved by the highest authority" this alone formulates a complete picture of the battalion and indeed brigades and more in motion.
The veil of smoke that has prevented , for me at least, having a clear picture and full understanding of the battalion deployed is now lifted. This for me answer many questions. In respect to the game of war clearly, this is invaluable.
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As an addition to the above, it is also well worth a look at Russells experiments, 1806, link here.
Once you start looking at such things, you get drawn to others :) instructions on the eigtheen manouveres, 3rd ed. 1814 here.
As an addition to the above, it is also well worth a look at Russells experiments, 1806, link here.
Once you start looking at such things, you get drawn to others :) instructions on the eigtheen manouveres, 3rd ed. 1814 here.
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