Bf Albany plan of union
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| Albany plan of union | ||
| Plans to win a war (planned by government) | ||
| Plans to win. A battle ( planned by field commanders) | ||
| 1. British used it 2. Infantry weapon 3. Standard issue | ||
| Specifications- 1. 72 caliber 2. Smooth bore musket | ||
| 1. Maximum effective range only 100 yards 2. Very inaccurate | ||
| 1. Stood shoulder to shoulder in linear formations Which allowed more guns to be fired at one which made up for the two deficiencies 2. European battlefields are flat and open 3. The opposing lines closed between 50-75 yards with each other to make up for the lack of range |