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In Band of Brothers, during the briefing scene for Market Garden, the Americans seem to be annoyed that the operation was under Montgomery's command. Was this a reaction to Montogomery himself, or American forces being under British command?

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When did the age of massed musket armed 'line infantry' end, and were there any battles in which a force still fought in the old style of line ranks against whichever tactics replaced it?

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Following the Act of Union 1707, what sort of reforms were made to the now British army/navy?

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During the Crusades, Christian forces were drawn from all over Christendom. Did this negatively impact their tactical and strategic capabilities? i.e. Did the various knights, lords, and common soldiers have issues or predujices while fighting alongside men from other Kingdoms?

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When did the age of massed musket armed 'line infantry' end, and were there any battles in which a force still fought in the old style of line ranks against whichever tactics replaced it?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In Band of Brothers, during the briefing scene for Market Garden, the Americans seem to be annoyed that the operation was under Montgomery's command. Was this a reaction to Montogomery himself, or American forces being under British command?	514
When did the age of massed musket armed 'line infantry' end, and were there any battles in which a force still fought in the old style of line ranks against whichever tactics replaced it?	345
Following the Act of Union 1707, what sort of reforms were made to the now British army/navy?	67
During the Crusades, Christian forces were drawn from all over Christendom. Did this negatively impact their tactical and strategic capabilities? i.e. Did the various knights, lords, and common soldiers have issues or predujices while fighting alongside men from other Kingdoms?	7
When did the age of massed musket armed 'line infantry' end, and were there any battles in which a force still fought in the old style of line ranks against whichever tactics replaced it?	1