31370 Federal in Frock Coat Kneeling Firing, No. 2 W. Britain-Redcoats & Bluecoats but in 1941the U

but in 1941the U

Shovel in one hand and dressed in the off-white “fatigue duties” trousers this soldier is awaiting orders

Kneeling was also used in the front rank of a multi ranked fusillade

This infantry colonel proudly leads his men past the reviewing officers

The fighting sons of the South seemed to possess a certain dash and élan lacking in their brothers from the North

31370 Federal in Frock Coat Kneeling Firing, No. 2 W. Britain-Redcoats & Bluecoats but in 1941the UThere are four basic positions used for firing a rifle: standing; keeling; sitting; and prone. During the age of musketry standing and kneeling were most common. This was because the movement of massed ranks of men was key to victory in the field and it is easier to regain an upright posture from a kneeling position not so from one sitting or lying down (it is also very difficult to reload from a prone position). Kneeling was also used in the front