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Military Organization & Tactics
Organization
The Company/Troop/Battery
Line Infantry Company – 100 soldiers armed with Monsur Rifle Model 1840. This is the standard unit of the army.
Jäger Infantry Company – 100 soldiers who are shorter than 5’10” in height, Agile and quick on their feet. Armed with the Carabinier Model 1861. May be used for Covert Ops
Grenadier Company – 100 soldiers who are taller than 5’10” in height, strong, hardy and can endure great hardships. They are armed with Gewehr Model 1860. May be used for breaching Ops. They also carry a crude hand grenade with a 5 meter blast radius.
Uhlan Troop – 100 troopers armed with Lance, Carabinier Model 1861, Saber and pistol. Used for Attacking, Reconnaissance, Patrolling or securing flanks of the army. These units are used to make penetrations into enemy Infantry formations.
Hussar Troop – 100 troopers armed with Lance, Carabinier Model 1861, Saber and pistol. Used for Attacking, Reconnaissance, Patrolling or securing flanks of the army. These units are used to make penetrations into enemy Infantry formations.
Cuirassier Troop – 100 troopers armed with saber, Carabinier Model 1861 and pistols, wearing a steel cuirass and steel helm with a large colored plume. These soldiers ride heavy horses—Belgians. These formations can be used as shock troops, reconnaissance, patrols or securing the flanks of the army.
Dragoon Troop – 100 troopers armed with saber, Carabinier Model 1861 and pistols. These are mounted Infantry formations that can operate as Cavalry or as Infantry.
Field Artillery Battery (FA) – Six 12-pounder Ordensburg Cannons. Each gun is served by a crew of 10 including a supply carriage.60 men and 6 guns make up the battery.
Horse Artillery Battery (HA) – Six Sen Gun Model 1862 Cannons. Each gun is served by a crew of 10 including a supply carriage; 60 men and 6 guns make up the battery.
Heavy Artillery Battery (Hvy Art) - Six Sen Gun Model 1867 Cannons. Each gun is served by a crew of 10 including a supply carriage; 60 men and 6 guns make up the battery.
Coastal Artillery Battery (CA) – Six Sen Gun Model 1838 Cannons. Each gun is served by a crew of 10 including a supply carriage.60 men and 6 guns make up the battery. These Cannons are in fixed fortifications and can be converted for overland movement.
Pioneer Company – 60 soldiers armed with Monsur Rifle Model 1840 and equipped with shovels, pick axes, axes and other construction tools. The company carries explosives and is capable of creating obstacles, reducing obstacles, building roads, and constructing buildings.
The Regiments
Line Infantry (IN) – Consists of 12 Line Infantry Companies. There are 1200 men in the Line Infantry Regiment. The Regiment can be organized into four separate Battalions of three companies per battalion. The Regiment will use one company as Pickets (sentry) during defense and bivouac.
Jäger Infantry – Consists of 12 Jäger Infantry Companies. There are 1200 men in the Jäger Infantry Regiment. The Regiment can be organized into four separate Battalions of three companies per battalion. The Regiment will use one company as Pickets (sentry) during defense and bivouac. A Jäger Infantry Regiment will fight using non-standard tactics, spreading out over large areas to engage enemy formations. They are also used for covert operations infiltrating into enemy rear areas in order to disrupt lines of communications (LOCs).
Grenadier Infantry (Gren) – Consists of 12 Grenadier Infantry Companies. There are 1200 men in the Grenadier Infantry Regiment. The Regiment can be organized into four separate Battalions of three companies per battalion. The Regiment will use one company as Pickets (sentry) during defense and bivouac. The Grenadier Regiment is used for shock and awe. They are used for breaching operations and overwhelming enemy infantry formations.
Uhlan – consists of 12 troops. The regiment can be organized into 4 squadrons of three troops per squadron. 1200 horse and men comprise the Cav Regiment. Uhlans are use in Kashubia and perform reconnaissance missions as well as raids on enemy LOCs.
Hussar – consists of 12 troops. The regiment can be organized into 4 squadrons of three troops per squadron. 1200 horse and men comprise the Cav Regiment. Hussar regiments perform reconnaissance missions and raids on enemy LOCs.
Cuirassier or Heavy Cavalry (Cuir) – Consists of twelve Cuirassier Troops. The regiment can be broken down into four squadrons of three troops per. There are 1200 horse and men in the regiment. The Cuirassier is primarily used for assaulting enemy infantry formations. They are employed for their shock effect. They may be used for reconnaissance and flank security.
Dragoon (Drag) – consists of twelve dragoon or Chasseur troops. The regiment can be broken down into four squadrons of three troops per. There are 1200 horse and men in the regiment. The Dragoons are used as Mounted Infantry and are used to conduct raids on enemy LOCs and rear areas. They can be used for reconnaissance and flank security. Chasseur or "Hunters" are primarily used to conduct raids in enemy rear and LOCs They may be used for reconnaissance and flank security.
Field Artillery Battalion (FA) – Three batteries of 12-pounder Ordensburg Cannons. 180 men & 18 guns. 4 horses per caisson or 72 horses.
Horse Artillery Battalion (HA) – Three batteries of Sen Gun Model 1862 Cannons. 180 men & 18 guns. 4 horses per caisson or 72 horses.
Heavy Artillery Battalion (Hvy Art) – Three batteries of Sen Gun Model 1867 Cannons. 180 men & 18 guns. 4 horses per caisson or 72 horses.
Coastal Artillery Battalion (CA) – Three batteries of Sen Gun Model 1862 Cannons. 180 men & 18 guns. 4 horses per caisson or 72 horses. These Cannons are in fixed fortifications and can be converted for overland movement.
Pioneer Battalion - Five Pioneer Companies of 300 soldiers armed with Monsur Rifle Model 1840 and equipped with shovels, pick axes, axes and other construction tools. The company carries explosives and is capable of creating obstacles, reducing obstacles, building roads, and constructing buildings. It is standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for an Infantry formation to provide manual support to the Pioneer battalion when constructing obstacles.
Division
1st Brigade: 3x Line Infantry Regts. 3600 men
2nd Brigade: 3x Line Infantry Regts. 3600 men
3rd Brigade: 1x Line, 1x Grenadier, 1x Jäger 3600 men
1x FA Bn 180 men
1x Cav (Uhlan, Hussars or Dragoons) 1200
Total: 12,180
Cavalry Division
1st Bde: 2x Curiassier regts, 1x Dragoon 3600 men
2nd Bde: 2x Jäger regts, 1x Dragoon 3600 men
1x HA Bn 180 men
total: 7380 men
Artillery Brigade
3x FA Bns 180 x 3 = 540 men
1x Heavy Artillery Bn. = 180 men
total: 620 men
Corps
three divisions - 12,180 x 3 = 36,540
one cavalry division: 2x Cav Brigades 7380 men
FA BDE: 620 men
one Pioneer Brigade: 3x Pioneer Battalions 900 men
total: 45,440
the Guards Corps
Two Guards Divisions: 12,180 x 2 = 24360
One Guard Cavalry Divisons: (3 Bdes) 10800
Total: 35160
The Coastal Artillery Command
12x Coastal Artillery Battalions: 180 x 12 = 2160 men
Palace Guards: 3x Grenadier Guards Battalions (rotating)
1x Guards Hussar Squadron
1200 men
Each of the following cities has one battalion of Coastal Artillery.
18x Sen Gun Model 1838: 210mm Coastal Artillery
Danzig
Königsburg (2x Battalions)
Cordel
Daimler
Turin
Ruger
Plais
Pas d'Mar
Targon
Ranna
Klipper
Formations & Tactics
Formations
Infantry
Line – The standard firing or assault formation used by all Infantry formations is the Line. It is a linear formation that faces the enemy in order to maximize firepower effects through volley fire. Generally, the Infantry Regiment or Battalion will stand in a file two deep and march to within 100 - 200 meters of the enemy and fire two volleys at the enemy. At the conclusion of the two volleys the attacking Infantry formation in line assaults into the enemy at the point of the bayonet. The line formation is the least favorable formation for moving from one location to the next as it is difficult to control. Movement along the battlefield is expected. The Line Infantry Regiment will place six companies abreast in the leading two ranks and 50 meters to the rear are the remaining six line companies of the regiment. One company from the regiment may be used for picket duty.
Column – The standard road march formation for regiments that are moving great distances use the column formation. The unit will move in four columns wide and is the least favorable formation for firing into the enemy. It is important for the Infantry formations to move quickly from column into line when about to engage the enemy.
Square – the Infantry Regiment is at the mercy of enemy cavalry formations that attack it from the flanks or rear if in Line formation. When enemy cavalry is in the area or a cavalry attack is expected, the Infantry regiment will form a defensive position called the square. Three companies or one battalion form(s) each of four sides of the square. This formation is suited for defending against Cavalry attacks but not prudent against follow-on Infantry attacks. This formation only allows one of the four battalions to engage enemy Infantry.
Pickets – Infantry Regiments will regularly deploy one company about 100-200 meters in front of the Regiment to act as an early warning to the Regiment. The soldiers of the Picket will spread out across the entire Regimental front with approximately 50 meter intervals between each soldier. As the enemy advances, the Pickets fire a few shots and run back toward their Regiment and return to the ranks. Often times it is common to employ three ranks of pickets; one rank each at 100 meters, 200 meters and 300 meters.
Cavalry
Line – Just like with the Infantry formation, this is a linear formation that faces the enemy in order to maximize shock effect through the assault. Generally, the cavalry regiment or squadron will move forward in two ranks, one behind the other and charge into enemy Infantry or Artillery formations. Only the lead rank will use the lance for the assault. Once the Cavalry formation passes through the enemy they move rapidly to their pre-designated rally point and reform for the next assault. The purpose of this linear assault is to break up enemy formations creating a penetration for follow-on Infantry formations to exploit. If the Cavalry formation is unable to regroup after an assault, they cannot continue their attack and become vulnerable to counterattack.
Column – The standard road march formation for regiments that are moving great distances use the column formation. The unit will move in two columns wide and is the least favorable formation for attacking the enemy. It is important for the cavalry formations to move quickly from column into line.
Wedge – Under certain circumstances, the cavalry will form a wedge or inverted “V” to hit the enemy at a specific point in order to force a penetration. The nose of the attack is weighted in order to reinforce the attack.
Vedettes – Cavalry units will place a small patrol of 4-6 cavalrymen at a specific point on the battlefield to act as early warning to let the rest of the army know if the enemy is approaching. If the ground a unit has chosen to fight on has a spiderweb array of roads, the defending unit may place a vedette on each of the roads leading into the town being defended. During the Battle of Gettysburg (ACW), General Meade placed vedettes along all the eight roads leading into the town from the west, north and east. The vedettes formed an surveillance umbrella.
Artillery
Line, Unlimbered – the Artillery batteries need to be unlimbered from their caissons in order to fire. The Line formation is used to maximize firepower against enemy positions. The cannons are placed no closer than ten meters from wheel hub to hub.
Column, Limbered – the artillery batteries are limbered to their caissons for movement along great distances. The batteries move single file in column formation during road marches.
