Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Essling” in chapter 6 of H. Wager Halleck , A. M. , Lieut. of Engineers, U. S. Army ., Elements of Military Art and Science; or, Course of Instruction in Strategy, Fortification, Tactis of Battles &c., Embracing the Duties of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Engineers. Adapted to the Use of Volunteers and Militia.:
...) The concave order may be used with advantage in certain cases, and in particular localities.
Hannibal employed it at the battle of Cannae, the English at Crecy and Azincourt, and the Austrians at Essling , in 1809.
(Figure 22.) The convex order is sometimes formed to cover a defile, to attack a concave line, or to oppose an attack before or after the passage of a river.
The Romans formed this or...
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