How Accurate were Regular Soldiers in the Mid-Eighteenth Century? — Reposted from Kabinettskriege

A Soldier from the King’s Regiment takes aim.

Dear Readers, Today, I want to touch on a rather controversial subject.* The subject is the infantry fire effectiveness of mid-eighteenth century European and Euro-American armies. At the outset, “shooting at marks” or target practice, was common in many eighteenth-century armies. Specifically, I am examining the accuracy and limitations of firepower…

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