These had been left by a regular manoeuvre,-a deployment-as the troop traversed the plain in coming to the field.
"Popular Adventure Tales"
Mayne Reid
Troops landed in the face of an enemy; a fine disposition; a march sustained by a powerful cannonade by moving field artillery, fixed batteries, floating batteries, and broadsides of ships at anchor, all operating separately and well disposed; a deployment from the march to form for the attack of the entrenchments and redoubt; a vigorous defence; a storm with bayonets; a large and fine town set on fire by shells.
"The Siege of Boston"
Allen French
deployment for battle had not yet been practised, and to deploy 10,000 or 20,000 men for attack is a difficult operation, even with well-drilled troops and an experienced staff.
"Stonewall Jackson And The American Civil War"
G. F. R. Henderson