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[[File:AC3 British Brute.png|right|200px|thumb|A British grenadier]] | [[File:AC3 British Brute.png|right|200px|thumb|A British grenadier]] | ||
'''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. | '''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. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*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. | *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. | ||
*Historically, Grenadiers were not armed with battle axes. However for sappers they were used for engineering purposes. | *Historically, Grenadiers were not armed with battle axes. However for sappers they were used for engineering purposes | ||
*There are actually 3 types of Grenadiers on Assassin's Creed 3, the Patriot Grenadier, the British Grenadier, and the Thug Grenadier, who would not throw grenades, but have the appearence and countering styles as a normal Grenadier. | |||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
Revision as of 21:14, 28 April 2013
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, could not be directly countered or executed, and could counterattack Connor if he struck them repeatedly. However, they could have their defense broken easily and could be tripped, leaving them vulnerable to further attacks. As their name suggests, they carried grenades and used them occasionally.
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.
- Historically, Grenadiers were not armed with battle axes. However for sappers they were used for engineering purposes
- There are actually 3 types of Grenadiers on Assassin's Creed 3, the Patriot Grenadier, the British Grenadier, and the Thug Grenadier, who would not throw grenades, but have the appearence and countering styles as a normal Grenadier.
Reference