20165 - British 24th Foot Kneeling Loading Coordinated ranks firing in volleys

Coordinated ranks firing in volleys

particularly the aftermath of the Battle of Isandlwana

infantry combat relied on strict

The battle took place on 22–23 January 1879

20165 - British 24th Foot Kneeling Loading Coordinated ranks firing in volleysA soldier of the 24th Regiment of Foot (later the South Wales Borderers) in the act of reloading his musket while kneelinga classic posture of 19th century line infantry drill and combat technique. The 24th Regiment of Foot was a long serving British line infantry unit that fought across many imperial campaigns, including colonial wars in Africa. In line infantry doctrine, kneeling was a deliberate tactical position used to improve firing stability,