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Light infantry forces form a skirmish line to slow the enemy advance and keep their own line unmolested by enemy skirmishers. Prussian Jaegers are the Prussian version of Riflemen, posessing all of their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. | Light infantry forces form a skirmish line to slow the enemy advance and keep their own line unmolested by enemy skirmishers. Prussian Jaegers are the Prussian version of Riflemen, posessing all of their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. | ||
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Whether they are called light infantry, jaegers, tirailleurs or chasseurs à pied, it is the job of these men to screen the main battle line, harass the enemy and, if possible, pick off important men in the enemy’s ranks. Unlike their fellows in the line infantry, light infantrymen are trained to think for themselves, use the ground and cover intelligently, and not fight in rigid lines. Instead, they form a loose skirmish line and fire independently at their own designated targets. The effect is a constant, low-level barrage rather than the crashing thunder of a volley but the effect is quite deadly as officers and sergeants are picked off and removed from the fight. Against cavalry, however, their best defence is to withdraw to their own battle line. | Whether they are called light infantry, jaegers, tirailleurs or chasseurs à pied, it is the job of these men to screen the main battle line, harass the enemy and, if possible, pick off important men in the enemy’s ranks. Unlike their fellows in the line infantry, light infantrymen are trained to think for themselves, use the ground and cover intelligently, and not fight in rigid lines. Instead, they form a loose skirmish line and fire independently at their own designated targets. The effect is a constant, low-level barrage rather than the crashing thunder of a volley but the effect is quite deadly as officers and sergeants are picked off and removed from the fight. Against cavalry, however, their best defence is to withdraw to their own battle line. | ||
Historically, the Austrians were widely regarded as producing the finest light infantry forces in Europe. Other nations did catch up, but in the case of Britain and France it was their experiences in fighting in North America that persuaded them of the wisdom of light troops. Battle lines were simply impossible to manage in the dense woodlands, and largely pointless against the native tribes! | Historically, the Austrians were widely regarded as producing the finest light infantry forces in Europe. Other nations did catch up, but in the case of Britain and France it was their experiences in fighting in North America that persuaded them of the wisdom of light troops. Battle lines were simply impossible to manage in the dense woodlands, and largely pointless against the native tribes! | ||
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| + | Prussian Jaegers are recruitable only in Prussia's home regions of Brandenburg and East Prussia. In exchange, however, they are superior to regular riflemen. Prussian Jaegers also only take one turn to build in contrast to most other riflemen's two. However, Prussian Jaegers do have slightly inferior statistics to some other unique riflemen. Since Prussian Jaegers can only be recruited in such specific places, it may behoove Prussia to keep its battles in the European theatre until all its armies have Prussian Jaegers replacing light infantry to maintain the advantage of having elite light infantry. | ||
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Revision as of 06:38, 29 March 2012
| Prussian Jaegers (ETW Unit) | |
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| Class | Light Infantry |
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| Region | **
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| Recruitment Cost | 670 |
| Upkeep Cost | 160 |
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Light infantry forces form a skirmish line to slow the enemy advance and keep their own line unmolested by enemy skirmishers. Prussian Jaegers are the Prussian version of Riflemen, posessing all of their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
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Overview
Whether they are called light infantry, jaegers, tirailleurs or chasseurs à pied, it is the job of these men to screen the main battle line, harass the enemy and, if possible, pick off important men in the enemy’s ranks. Unlike their fellows in the line infantry, light infantrymen are trained to think for themselves, use the ground and cover intelligently, and not fight in rigid lines. Instead, they form a loose skirmish line and fire independently at their own designated targets. The effect is a constant, low-level barrage rather than the crashing thunder of a volley but the effect is quite deadly as officers and sergeants are picked off and removed from the fight. Against cavalry, however, their best defence is to withdraw to their own battle line.
Historically, the Austrians were widely regarded as producing the finest light infantry forces in Europe. Other nations did catch up, but in the case of Britain and France it was their experiences in fighting in North America that persuaded them of the wisdom of light troops. Battle lines were simply impossible to manage in the dense woodlands, and largely pointless against the native tribes!
Details
Prussian Jaegers are recruitable only in Prussia's home regions of Brandenburg and East Prussia. In exchange, however, they are superior to regular riflemen. Prussian Jaegers also only take one turn to build in contrast to most other riflemen's two. However, Prussian Jaegers do have slightly inferior statistics to some other unique riflemen. Since Prussian Jaegers can only be recruited in such specific places, it may behoove Prussia to keep its battles in the European theatre until all its armies have Prussian Jaegers replacing light infantry to maintain the advantage of having elite light infantry.
