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[[File:AC3_British_Brute.png|right|200px|A British grenadier.]] | [[File:AC3_British_Brute.png|right|200px|A British grenadier.]] | ||
'''Grenadiers''' were specialized units in the [[British Army]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]]. They were roughly comparable to the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Brutes]] and [[Byzantines|Byzantine]] [[Almogavars]], being slower than other soldiers, and fighting with [[Heavy weapons|heavy weapons]] and [[Musket|muskets]]. | '''Grenadiers''' were specialized units in the [[British Army]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]]. They were roughly comparable to the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Brutes]] and [[Byzantines|Byzantine]] [[Almogavars]], being slower than other soldiers, and fighting with [[Heavy weapons|heavy weapons]] and [[Musket|muskets]]. Grenadiers were recognizable by their narrow, tall headgear designed not to obstruct throwing of grenades. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
Grenadiers were tough and could not be directly countered or executed. However, they could have their defense broken easily and could be tripped, leaving them vulnerable to further attacks. | |||
Grenadiers were tough and could not be directly | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Grenadiers | *Grenadiers appeared to be modeled on Scottish Highlanders, as indicated by their kilts, when in actuality British grenadiers consisted of many different units. | ||
[[Category:Guards]] | [[Category:Guards]] | ||
[[Category:Assassin's Creed III gameplay]] | [[Category:Assassin's Creed III gameplay]] | ||
Revision as of 01:05, 16 November 2012
Grenadiers were specialized units in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War. They were roughly comparable to the Italian Brutes and Byzantine Almogavars, being slower than other soldiers, and fighting with heavy weapons and muskets. Grenadiers were recognizable by their narrow, tall headgear designed not to obstruct throwing of grenades.
Gameplay
Grenadiers were tough and could not be directly countered or executed. However, they could have their defense broken easily and could be tripped, leaving them vulnerable to further attacks.
Trivia
- Grenadiers appeared to be modeled on Scottish Highlanders, as indicated by their kilts, when in actuality British grenadiers consisted of many different units.