Volley Fire Fundamentals — Why Armies Fired in Unison

Start here: what volley fire actually was, why line-of-battle made sense, and the myths (gentlemen 'taking turns' shooting) busted by the best explainers on YouTube.

Playlist by @volley_fire_explained

8 tracks, shared on Audicious.

1. "A Production Line of Death”: How Volley Fire Changed the Face of Battle (and Where it Originated) — SandRhoman History
2. Why did Soldiers Fight in Lines? | Animated History — The Armchair Historian
3. Why was the Line Formation Used? — Johnny Johnson
4. No, 18th Century Armies Didn't "Take Turns" Shooting Each Other — Brandon Fisichella
5. How 18th Century Armies Shot At Each Other — Brandon Fisichella
6. Why Did Soldiers Fight in Lines With No Cover? Because Muskets! — Brandon Fisichella
7. A Short Guide to Infantry and Linear War in the Early 18th Century — Field Marshal
8. How 18th C. Firing Squads Operated — Brandon Fisichella