British Army FOO team RNG3 Despite their slightly antique appearance

Despite their slightly antique appearance

They were led by officers who had served in the Thirty Years War and were an imposing sight in their Hodden Grey uniforms

and the opportunity was taken to improve the armour layout and distribution

these cheery British infantrymen can be relied on to do their duty for King and Country

both wanted to oppose Marlborough’s forces at the line of the river Nebel

British Army FOO team RNG3 Despite their slightly antique appearanceFOOs were assigned to a company or squadron of a battalion or regiment that their battery was supporting. In the British artillery system FOOs were always authorised to order fire commands to their own troop or battery, based on their assessment of the tactical situation and if necessary liaison with the supported arm commander. From mid World War II some artillery observers were authorised to order fire to all batteries of their regiment, it also