an army unit goes from the following levels: squad, company, battalion, brigade, corp. the average is as follows: squad: 5-10 troops company: 30-60 troops battalion: 3-7 companies brigade: 3-4...
It varied from time to time & place to place. I don't think there was at anytime a set actual size for a battalion, say. Cavalry units were heavily dependent for horses, which were often scarce....
From the front it was near impossible. Because of the length of the spears it lacked flexibility and maneuverability, it could easily be flanked and it was vulnerable from the rear. Yes it was...
The question is too vague. A "unit" can be defined as anything from a squad of 8 men to a Regiment or even a Division.Very, very broadly speaking and using the British as a template;4 men in a Brick2...
A "unit" can refer to any type of organization. It is used to refer to a division or as small as a company or squad(6 men). This is a term used to refer to the organization of soldiers that you are a...