The picture shows the tactics used by the soldiers such as linear formations which were used in order to maximise the amount of gun power. Muskets were highly inaccurate therefore as only one shot could be fired at a time which also required a long re-loading time. therefore by using a line there would be constant shooting as one line would fire then retreat to be followed by the second line. The linear formation were also used to aid communication and break down enemy lines.
Uniform
Cannons were a part of the heavy artillery used and were often manoeuvred by horse back. However during the later years of the century cannons were changed so they became lighter with a lighter cannon ball and shorter barrel. this made the canons more manoeuvrable so that they could be moved easier, hence getting rid of the fact that they had to remain in one place on the battlefield.
The picture shows that horses were used as a form of transport for example they were used to carry supplies, as a form of communication and to pull cannons. however over the years these functions were abandoned. Horseback was the most efficient way of carrying supplies however the period in which horses could be used depended on the season as the supply of fodder for the animals were essential.
Calvary Charge
The gun smoke is evident in the picture which showed the disadvantages of using the weapon. Most battles took place at close quarters due to the muskets inaccuracy but also the development of the bayonet which was specifically only used for close combat. enemy lines would charge to attack one another most commonly in the form of lines to maximise the amount of man power available. Muskets were later developed so that the bayonet and musket could be used together as a multi purpose function.
square formation
This picture shows how recruitment occurred in the 18th century where men were recruited in taverns and were often of the lower ranks. However many men were recruited through this which made the British army double in size, although these men lacked military experience and training. A common problem was that most men were not disciplined and could not fight therefore drills and training were an essential part of 18th century warfare. In some cases some men did not know they had been recruited as they had accepted the kings shilling without realising what was happening.
cannons
this picture shows the light infantry men that were on the battlefield thus showing the different roles each men had on the battle field. the light infantrymen also known as foot soldiers were the most populated branch of the army. the foot soldiers were often accompanied by the skirmishers who would scavenge the battlefield and provide more accurate shots at targets alongside causing the enemy formation to turn into a disarray as skirmishers would find defence in trees or rocks rather than traditional square formations.
Transport
The Fighting Temeraire tugged to her last berth to be broken up, 1838 is an oil painting by the English artist J. M. W. Turner. HMS Temeraire was one of the last second-rate ships of the line to have played a distinguished role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. [more]
Muskets
Liberty Leading the People is a painting by Eugène Delacroix commemorating the July Revolution of 1830, which toppled King Charles X of France. [more]
Recruitment
Muskets were the main weapon used by the men as artillery was an essential factor in warfare. The picture highlights the defence and attack tactics used during wars as the tight structure of the formation provides defence against a Calvary charge as the men are close together which would increase the difficulty of breaking the formation. The square also allows the men to be alert from every perspective of the battlefield. the amount of fire power was maximised through the rotation cycle of shooting as each line would follow through.
Discipline& weapons
The Calvary charge was commonly used during the earlier times of the 18th century. The main use was to create a shock factor to scare the enemy lines and break through their formations. The speed and impact the charge could create often created fear in the opposition but additionally efficiently easily broke down enemy lines which they would be then followed by light infantrymen to engage in close quarters combat. the charges often caused formations to turn to disarray giving the perfect opportunity to launch an attack.
