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Why did Soldiers FIGHT in Lines? – It’s Not What You Think!

Why did Soldiers FIGHT in Lines – It’s Not What You Think! === Why did Soldiers FIGHT in Lines – It’s Not What You Think! You’ve probably seen this before — rows of soldiers, just standing there in the open... slowly raising their muskets… and firing all at once. Then calmly reloading, as the enemy does the same thing on the other side. And your first thought might be: 'Wait... why are they just standing there? That’s the dumbest way to fight! ’ But… if it was that obvious, why didn’t anyone do it back then? That line formation — yeah, the one that looks like a suicide pact — was actually the deadliest thing on the battlefield for over 300 years. Why did Soldiers FIGHT in Lines – It’s Not What You Think! So… when did this tactic start? Why did it become so dominant? And what finally made it disappear from the battlefield? In this video, we’ll bust one of the biggest myths in military history — and uncover the real reason why they stood in those lines, when they finally stopped doing that … and I’ll tell you some things you’ve probably never heard before about why, for a long time, they were the only way to survive. Why did Soldiers FIGHT in Lines – It’s Not What You Think! What Is a Line Formation? Line formation was the standard infantry tactic in European warfare from the 17th to early 19th centuries. In simple terms, it meant lining up soldiers side-by-side in long, thin rows, usually two or three men deep, stretching across the battlefield — like a long human wall bristling with muskets. Let’s say a battalion had 600 men — a typical size. They’d line the soldiers up — side-by-side in these long, thin rows. Usually two or three deep. You’d look out across the field and see this long wall of men, muskets all lined up like porcupine quills, stretchin’ as far as the eye could see. Two rows deep — that’s 300 up front and another 300 right behind ’em, ready to fire when it’s their turn. And if they did three ranks, well, same deal, just with a bit more depth to the line. These boys weren’t spaced too far apart — maybe a couple feet between ’em, just enough room to move but still tight enough. A formation like that could stretch the length of a football field, maybe more. Each man had a musket with a bayonet stuck on the end, and when they stood together, it looked like a wall of steel and smoke waitin’ to go off. Here's how it worked step-by-step: First, they’d march onto the field in what they called a column — easier to move that way. Then, when it was time to fight, they’d spread out into that line. Officers would walk up and down the ranks, barkin’ out orders, makin’ sure every man was lined up just right. No room for sloppiness — one gap, and the whole thing could fall apart under fire. #greathistoryen #greathistoryenchannel #battlehistory #battleof #soldiers