Rule 12 – Infantry Firefight

General

Only infantry and must have Engage, Attack (see below) or Hold orders

Against infantry in the open

Attackers must halt at 2”

Both exchange fire

Infantry on Attack orders

Must attack enemy if within reach. 

If they end their move out of reach, but within 4”, they may Skirmish

If they end their move out of reach, but within 2”, they may Firefight

Combat Factors

Plus 1 - Fire A                                   

Plus 1 - Better Skirmishers                                        

Plus 1 - Line v Square                        

Plus 2 - Line v Column

Minus 1 - Fire C

Minus 2 - Outnumbered 2 to 1

Minus 1 - Each casualty

Minus 1 - Square

Minus 1 - Disordered

Minus 2 - Shaken                                            

Result

Winner roll 2 d6 plus difference in Combat Factors

Total 2-3        

Winner Routs 

Winner 30% casualties

Loser 10% casualties

Total 4-5        

Winner retires 4” Shaken

Winner 20% casualties

Loser 10% casualties

Total 6-7        

Draw both Disordered                                   

Winner 10% casualties

Loser 10% casualties

Total 8-9        

Loser retires 4” Shaken

Winner 10% casualties

Loser 20% casualties

                       

10 +     Loser Routs                                      

Winner 10% casualties

Loser 30% casualties