NAP067 - 2 BRITISH 28TH REGIMENT OF FOOT LOADING D-Day The Roman legions were renowned

The Roman legions were renowned for their ability to endure long campaigns across vast territories

or defensive battle lines

or coordinating supporting units

and close-quarters jungle engagements where visibility was extremely limited and reaction time was critical

The figure highlights both the personal cost of warfare and the determination required to survive ancient battles

NAP067 - 2 BRITISH 28TH REGIMENT OF FOOT LOADING D-Day The Roman legions were renownedNAP067 2 British 28th Regiment of Foot Loading The 28th Regiment of Foot, later known as the Gloucestershire Regiment, earned a distinguished reputation throughout the Napoleonic Wars. British infantry tactics of the period relied on disciplined ranks of soldiers loading and firing their muskets in coordinated volleys. A well trained infantryman could fire three to four rounds per minute, and the speed and efficiency of loading under pressure often