Formations

Formations were a very important part of early modern warfare and Cossacks is no exception. To properly manage your troops you need to employ formations.

Requirements

 * At least 15 infantry units (40 for cavalry).
 * 1 officer.
 * 1 musician (eg. drummer).

How to set up a formation

 * 1) Assemble the troops, officer, and musician in a common location.
 * 2) Select the officer.
 * 3) Click on the right part of the pane on the formation size you want created. The troops will automatically assemble and any overflow will remain as individual units.

Benefits of a formation

 * Management!
 * Maintaining proper formation: Column, rank, or square.
 * Bonuses to attack and defense.
 * A seperate Bonus to defense when using the Stand Ground order.