33rd Foot (ETW Unit)

33rd Foot (ETW Unit)
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Class	Elite Infantry
Unit Size	160 Men
Weaponry	Muskets
Morale
Melee Attack
Ranged Attack
Defence
Charge Bonus
Accuracy
Range
Ammunition
Region	England
Recruitment Cost	1190
Upkeep Cost	290
Turns to Build
Unit Limit
Building Requirements	Barracks
Technology Requirements	None
Attributes	Can hide in woodland Can hide in light scrub Resistant to morale shocks Inspires nearby units Rank Firing Can adopt Square Formation

These troops are responsible for holding the line, equally skilled using their bayonets or firing massed volleys.

Overview

The 33rd Foot are known as the "Pattern" for their stoic professionalism in battle; they are able to calmly pick targets and fire on them even while skirmishers shots whiz past their ears, artillery shells explode around them and cavalry charges bear down upon them. To guard against such devastating enemy charges they can move from line to square formation

The 33rd Foot was originally raised in 1702 as the Earl of Huntingdon's regiment of foot. It was not until 1751, when all regiments were numbered rather than taking their General's name, that it became the 33rd foot. They left England for America in May of 1776 and were part of the forces that besieged Charlestown. They joined Howe's New York campaign and took part in a number of key battles including Brandywine. Despite losses the 33rd Foot were able to break the American line, pursuing them for a full 2 miles. The regiment eventually became "The Duke of Wellington's", the only unit in the British army to honour a non royal.

Details

Recruitable only in England and available only to Great Britain the 33rd Foot are unique Line Infantry. They possess significantly higher statistics than their Line Infantry counterparts and so can be relied upon in the heat of battle Elite units such as the 33rd Foot should be made best use of by positioning them in the middle of the line in order to maximise the effectiveness of their morale boost.

Factions

• Great Britain