Colonial Campaigns Club (CCC)

Here is an excerpt from Chapter 5 in 'The Continental Army' found at:

http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/books/revwar ... /CA-fm.htm

"In formal battle the Main Army deployed in a double line. The First Line consisted of two or more divisions in line abreast. The Second Line, or reserve, was deployed to the rear and provided depth to absorb shock. The Left Wing and Right Wing each contained portions of both lines. By December the Order of Battle of the larger Main Army had become more complex. Ten brigades deployed as the First Line and six as the Second. One additional brigade remained in general reserve. Each wing additionally used two light dragoon regiments and some supporting infantry formations, both Continental and militia, for flank security."

It is a reference to how Washington deployed, or wished to deploy, his army during 1777.


Lt. Col. Al Amos
1st U.S. Dragoons 1812-R

Edited by - Al Amos on 05/20/2002 23:43:01