Why did Napoleonic soldiers stand shoulder-to-shoulder in battle? This quick guide breaks down the formations, firepower, and discipline that made it work. Investor who predicted the 2008 ...

assault of the enemy infantry formations by column was less common in American Civil War battles in contrast to the Napoleonic battles. The American commanders liked to march in column and deploy in ...

He was living in a dream. While his infantry regrouped, more bad news reached Napoleon. Advance elements of the Prussian army were beginning to reach the battlefield. Napoleon would have to break ...

the artillery became more prestigious than the infantry and cavalry, because it required educated officers who could understand mathematics (Napoleon began his career as a young artillery officer).