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<br />I think the problem is the range at which you can hope to hit anything from horseback. I have had a lot of experience shooting, and I am here to tell you it is hard to hit a target at 50 yds with a pistol even from a stable stance, let alone from horseback. Cavalry firepower should be factored into melee modifiers.
MG Mike Mihalik
1/III/AoMiss/CSA
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I suppose that makes sense if we assume the hex is 125 yards and the two lines are on opposite sides or even in the middle of each.
But at the same time if we can fire pistols dismounted at one hex, I'd just as soon be able to do the same at 75% effectiveness whilst mounted, too.
Regards,
Major Gen. Alan Lynn
CSA Chief of Staff
3rd Bgde, 3rd Cav Div, II Corps, AoA
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General Lynn,
My guess is that 'mounted' and 'dismounted' mean more than the physical act of being on or off the horse. 'Mounted' formation also implies 'mounted in column', which is a movement formation. From that formation, only the front two soldier could fire -- an insignificant amount of firepower. 'Dismounted' may imply 'mounted in battleline formation', the only formation that would bring to bear the firepower of the entire formation.
The next question might be, why the 75% penalty to firepower then?
Ever try shooting at something from horseback? [:)]
Your humble servant,
Gen 'Dee Dubya' Mallory
David W. Mallory
ACW - General, 3/2/I/AotM (Club President & Cabinet Member)
CCC - Lieutenant, Georgia Volunteers, Southern Regional Department, Colonial American Army