skirmishline
A skirmishline is a military formation consisting of lightly armed soldiers positioned in front of or between the main bodies of an army. These soldiers, often referred to as skirmishers, are tasked with harassing the enemy, disrupting their formations, gathering intelligence, and screening the movements of their own forces. Historically, skirmishers were typically drawn from units specialized in ranged combat, such as archers, riflemen, or light infantry.
The primary role of a skirmishline is to engage the enemy at a distance, utilizing their superior
The deployment of a skirmishline allowed the main body of the army to maintain its cohesion and