defensive posture

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Quick beginner question - if you know an infantry unit is going to be meleed next go what's its best formation for defence - line or column?

Thanks

Peter

It sort of depends on the side - for most sides it is probably going to be column, unless you are playing as the British, and then that side is probably better in line.

That is just a one on one type answer - however in most battles it is going to depend on what you have on your battle line, as well as what terrain that you are in.  In other words if you are in a particularly strong position (with height advantage or other terrain advantages), with supporting artillery, it may not matter.  Plus if you have a move before hand and don't want to get meleed -and can throw some skirmishers out there - you can prevent being meleed.

My own personal preference is more about focusing on a battle line as opposed to any single position - maybe it might even be possible to sucker your opponent into exposing their own flank to your cavalry.

But generally -probably column formation -but you are also a bigger target for your opponent's fire combat.