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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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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, but there are other formations such as the skirmish line and the flying wedge.
Getting troops to fight effectively in formation requires a great deal of practice.