This is pretty much what the 9eme use.

Using this we would have to use some variations, if we advance at 8 to 10 paces each shot we'll cross the battlefield rather too quickly.

I agree we can use skirmish tactics to vary our actions on the battlefield.

Keith

ame across this "guide" for light infantry on Gallica:

http://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5818761s.r=magimel.langEN

Keith

Yes 4-5 paces is ample depending on the size of the field and the ground needing to be covered. In some cases it may only be 2-3. Its good to see though we're not far off so a fair guess, including observing the 9e Legere. If we continue to be the only French at Detling then I think we could use this to advance as there is genrally alot of ground to be covered.
It appears we maybe getting invites to certain smaller events where we will be able to skirmish through lack of large numbers.
Catch up soon
James.

Davout's orders for skirmishing are actually on the 22nd Line site (address was given earlier on this discussion)

Keith