proper rules of fighting

[RyanMan12]

im compiling a list of the rules of 19th centuary war

rule 1. Never attack a general. its not proper
and what else

[Stingray]

How about the old adage :- " All is fair in love and war. " What other rules do you need ?

[Dionysius the Mighty]

Never order your infantry to run, unless they are charging into melee combat, or are desperately needed to plug a sudden gap in the line (which usually involves charging into melee anyway). Otherwise they should move at a proper marching pace.

[Half Life Expert]

im compiling a list of the rules of 19th centuary war

rule 1. Never attack a general. its not proper
and what else

while attacking a general may be considered unproper, i consider him a fair target if he is on the field

[SmokeScreen]

Never order your infantry to run, unless they are charging into melee combat, or are desperately needed to plug a sudden gap in the line (which usually involves charging into melee anyway). Otherwise they should move at a proper marching pace.

That's a good one, and one I try to follow when I play Empire and Napoleon.

[iWarsaw]

Let your enemy have the first shot. It's only polite.

[Scipiiouse]

Ensure you rout your enemy using melee. It would be rude to not test their soldiers' strength.

[SmokeScreen]

Ensure you rout your enemy using melee. It would be rude to not test their soldiers' strength.

I think not, a proper gentleman doesn't brawl like some common dirty dock worker. Exchanging musket fire in good order is the only dignified way to wage war.

[Akiva]

No flinching/ducking when under fire

[MattS]

A ship of the line should not fire on a Frigate or smaller vessel unless the smaller vessel fires first.