I set my LI up in a three row/rank formation. With Fire By Rank all three ranks will fire as needed. Three ranks also will perform well in melee when the enemy closes in for hand to hand combat. Less chance of a break through. Considering I usually run 13-15 LI units per stack having them in three ranks deep is more than sufficient to cover the battle map adequately from one flank to another. Another reason I prefer three rank formation to two rank formation is that since the three rank formation set up doesnt stretch the unit as wide as the two rank formation so it will condense and form a square faster than the wider spread two rank formation. Two rank formations will fire all their muskets faster but I'm willing to give up some load and fire time to a better defense. It works well for me so I use it.
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