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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]] and [[Continental Army]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]]. They were roughly comparable to the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Brutes]] and [[Byzantines|Byzantine]] [[Almogavars]], being slower but tougher than other soldiers and primarily wielded [[heavy weapons]]. Grenadiers were recognizable by their narrow, tall mitre-shaped headgear designed not to obstruct vision or fall off while throwing grenades. | '''Grenadiers''' were specialized units in the [[British Army|British]] and [[Continental Army|Continental armies]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]]. They were roughly comparable to the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Brutes]] and [[Byzantines|Byzantine]] [[Almogavars]], being slower but tougher than other soldiers, and primarily wielded [[heavy weapons]]. Grenadiers were recognizable by their narrow, tall mitre-shaped headgear, which were designed not to obstruct vision or fall off while throwing grenades. | ||
==Combat== | ==Combat== | ||
Grenadiers were tougher than | Grenadiers were tougher than Regulars 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== | ==Trivia== | ||
*British Grenadiers appeared to be modeled on the {{Wiki|42nd Regiment of Foot|Scottish 42nd Royal Highlanders}}, as indicated by their kilts, | *British Grenadiers appeared to be modeled on the {{Wiki|42nd Regiment of Foot|Scottish 42nd Royal Highlanders}}, as indicated by their kilts. In actuality, however, British grenadiers consisted of many different units. | ||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
Revision as of 12:42, 18 December 2012
Grenadiers were specialized units in the British and Continental armies during the American Revolutionary War. They were roughly comparable to the Italian Brutes and Byzantine Almogavars, being slower but tougher than other soldiers, and primarily wielded heavy weapons. Grenadiers were recognizable by their narrow, tall mitre-shaped headgear, which were designed not to obstruct vision or fall off while throwing grenades.
Combat
Grenadiers were tougher than Regulars 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
- British Grenadiers appeared to be modeled on the Scottish 42nd Royal Highlanders, as indicated by their kilts. In actuality, however, British grenadiers consisted of many different units.
Reference