How to use the infantry in Marshals Unleashed Napoleonic wargaming

Learn how to use the infantry in Marshals Unleashed Napoleonic wargaming. Firing or charging? The tactical advantages. Dice are used for infantry and artillery engagements, determining outcomes by firing a musket/rifle or a cannon. Before rolling the dice, you must declare if the unit is Firing or Charging.

The core of an army from the Napoleonic era was mainly composed of infantry, equipped with muskets and rifles. Depending on their battlefield function, infantry was divided into light infantry, line infantry, line grenadiers, and guard infantry. Artillery, with their ability to hit enemy targets from a distance, and cavalry, used for flanking, breaking enemy lines, and other intelligence operations, supported the infantry.

Light infantry was historically used as the first wave of attack, causing disorder in opposing forces with their more accurate rifles than the muskets used by line infantry. With their long range, they were able to target officers and other essential units to maintain order and command when desperation set in. Light infantry usually operated in loose formation, making them less susceptible to musket and cannon fire. Although very effective and lethal, they were vulnerable and an easy target for cavalry. To ensure their safety, it is best to keep light cavalry close to your light infantry.

Line infantry played an important role in the Napoleonic period as they were used to form the main line of attack and defence. This infantry was trained to hold their ground and form a line of fire for the artillery, cavalry and other infantry. Line infantries were also used to march in close formation to deliver a volley of fire upon enemy ranks. The line infantry was usually divided into two sections- the militia and the infantry of the line. The militia was made up of armed citizens with basic training and equipment whereas the infantry of the line was made up of professional soldiers. They were skilled shooters and well equipped.

The elite units of line infantry such as the grenadiers and the Imperial Guard of Napoleon were feared by the enemy. The Imperial Guard were so famous that their name is still remembered today. Unfortunately, this same fame sealed the fate of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo when the Imperial Guard started to withdraw.

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