I have seen it brought up a few times around this site. For those that don't know the US Army was organized briefly in 1790s under Anthony Wayne as a Legion broken down into smaller units and organized in a combined arms fashion (Infantry and Calvary working together).
Why was it dropped in the first place?
How does this affect military tactics?
How would this affect US-Indian confrontations during the 19th century if this were to stay in affect?
Lastly, What are the benefits and drawbacks to this organization?
Why was it dropped in the first place?
How does this affect military tactics?
How would this affect US-Indian confrontations during the 19th century if this were to stay in affect?
Lastly, What are the benefits and drawbacks to this organization?