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'''Formations''' are groupings of troops in [[battle]] under the command of a particular officer. Troops in formation usually fight in a particular order, and various formations offer various advantages. |
'''Formations''' are groupings of troops in [[battle]] under the command of a particular officer. Troops in formation usually fight in a particular order, and various formations offer various advantages. |
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The [[shieldwall]] is by far the most common formation in [[SCA]] [[combat]] |
The [[shieldwall]] is by far the most common formation in [[SCA]] [[combat]]. This can be as simple as having everyone with a shield make a line, shoulder to shoulder. Everyone else gets behind them. Some commanders/units will add order to the [[back field]]. |
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There are other common formations such as the [[skirmish line]] and the [[flying wedge]]. |
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Technically, a [[column]] is a formation, although typically it is not used for [[combat]], only [[march|marching]]. |
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Getting troops to fight effectively in formation requires a great deal of [[fight practice|practice]]. |
Getting troops to fight effectively in formation requires a great deal of [[fight practice|practice]]. |
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Revision as of 10:51, 26 October 2005
Formations are groupings of troops in battle under the command of a particular officer. Troops in formation usually fight in a particular order, and various formations offer various advantages.
The shieldwall is by far the most common formation in SCA combat. This can be as simple as having everyone with a shield make a line, shoulder to shoulder. Everyone else gets behind them. Some commanders/units will add order to the back field.
There are other common formations such as the skirmish line and the flying wedge.
Technically, a column is a formation, although typically it is not used for combat, only marching.
Getting troops to fight effectively in formation requires a great deal of practice.
