Sunday, November 18, 2012
Common BATTLE FORMATIONS used for soldiers, troops in fighting: usually found on RTS(Real time strategy) and RTT(Real time tactics) Video games
Battle formations are necessary battlefield strategy and tactics as it can be used to accomplish a certain objective or mission. If a troop just wants a faster advance and movement of troops, then column formation is the best. When attacking, the wedge formation or line formation is the best as it puts every attacker on a definite advantage with respect to his team mates against the enemies. The circle or orb formation is a defensive arrangement of troops as it has defender on all sides against enemies attacking from anywhere.
Listed below are the most common advantages and disadvantages:
1. WEDGE formation (V-shaped arrangement)
advantage:
- good for charging and breaking in an enemy wall of defense
- effective for attacking enemy lines or blokades
- destructive advantage on the offensive
- wedge formation is ideal for heavy cavalry
disadvantage:
- less defended because the main objective is to attack and break through the enemy
- vulnerable when attacked and enveloped from the sides
- less effective once the tip of the wedge is broken down
2. ORB formation (Circle arrangement)
advantage:
- very defensive against attackers of the invading army
- this is a good formation to adapt when surrounded by enemy forces
- useful when a troop unit is separated from the main army
- a weaker member (archer, etc.) can be defended inside of the circle
disadvantage:
- no movement, stationary and focused on defense
- because they are positioned in one place, orb or circle formation poses an easy target for archers (or other missile troops)
3. COLUMN formation
advantage:
- fast movement, easily advancing on roads and other narrow path ways
- in case of an enemy attack, maneuvering and mobilization of troops is easier
disadvantage:
- least effective for fighting when engaged with enemy attackers
- considerable weakness if attacked on the front and the sides
4. LINE formation
advantage:
- this troop formation is ideal for open field battle ground to engage with the enemy
- it has a good frontal advantage and useful when attacking an enemy target in one direction
- good for attacking a known fixed enemy location
- this formation acts as a shield for the defense of less armed units
- ideal arrangement for heavy infantry in attacking the enemy
disadvantage:
- slow movement when path is narrow
- weak when attacked from the rear and the flanks
- forces and troop units are harder to maneuver and mobilize
- weakness of defense when attacked by cavalry
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