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Jun 17 06 11:26 AM

Were there many instances of HA unlimbering close to infantry like this?

I think the main purpose was to reach an area for firing quickly or to leave it quickly, not to get in very close.

Canister could be sed at longer ranges, but is presumably assumed to be no more effective than roundshot. Effective range of canister is 20cm. Effective range of musketry is 10cm.

Swampster