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- Army
- An association of several Army Corps under
a unified command.
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- Army Corps
- The basic strategic unit in the age of Napoleon
(also known as a column for the Allies). Army Corps are often composed
of the 3 arms (Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery), however some may
be specialized (Reserve Cavalry Corps, Artillery Reserve).
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- Artillery
- HistWar doesn't deal with siege artillery.
With regards to campaign artillery units, the name depends on the
weight of the shot (12, 8, 7, 6, 4 or 3 pounds). There are also
howitzers which fire shells fitted with a fuse in which the explosion
should occur in the air, assuming that the fuse is properly adjusted.
In addition to round shot and shells (howitzers only) guns also
fired canister (grapeshot) which was very effective and deadly at
short ranges.
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- Attrition
- Natural strength reduction due to fatigue.
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B
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Battalion
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The basic tactical infantry
unit, led by a battalion commander (Major). Comprised of a varying
number of companies depending on year and country. Usually it
would comprise of anything between 500 and 800 men.
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Brigade
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2 or more Regiments under
the command of a Brigade General. Can sometimes be composed of
individual Battalions.
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C
- Cavalry
- Heavy, Battle or Light. Carabineers, Cuirassiers
(with and without breastplate armor), Dragoons, Hussars, Chasseurs,
Cossacks...
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- Company
- The building blocks of an infantry battalion.
Companies may be formed from skirmishers, riflemen, light infantrymen,
grenadiers...
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- Corps
- See Army Corps
entry above.
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- Corps Organization
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- Battle Line : In this deployment the front
line of the Corps stays parallel to the final line of deployment.
- Echelon : One side of the front is refused
(angled from main direction of movement), therefore contact is
progressive.
- Checkerboard : This structure makes defence
easier because each unit can offer support to the contiguous units.
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D
- Division
- Two or more Brigades under the command of
a Division General.
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F
- Fall Back
- An organized movement to the rear.
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G
- Grognards
- Legend has it that this words means the
"grumblers" and was a term of affection Napoleon placed
upon some of his most battle hardened and dependable, albeit constantly
complaining, troops.
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- Infantry
- The bulk of the army, the foot soldiers.
In Les Grognards 5 types may be found
: Guard, Elite, Light, Line - formed of veterans or inexperienced
conscripts.
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- Ordre mixte
- Typically French, this organization mixes
Regiments in line (at the center of the battle line) together with
Regiments in column (on the flanks of the battle line). This improvement
gives sustained firepower and shock capabilities.
- Order of Battle (OOB)
- Composition of the Army. Typically used
as a list of all infantry, cavalry, artillery and support units
under ones command.
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R
- Regiment
- 1 to 8 battalions led by a Colonel.
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S
- Squadron
- The smallest maneuver unit in Les Grognards
for a Regiment of cavalry. Similar in organization to an infantry
battalion, a Cavalry Regiment is composed of a number of squadrons
varying upon year and country.
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U
- Unit Formation
- Line : infantrymen organized in 2 to
3 ranks thus maximizing firepower
- Column : this type of high density formation
enhances cohesion and increases shock value in the attack.
- Square : under cavalry threat, infantry
units would deploy into protective squares, usually at Regimental
or battalion level.
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