The 1st Maryland is a regiment of line infantry in Empire: Total War. They are available with the Elite Units of America DLC pack, to the United States.
Description[]
Elite infantrymen responsible for holding the line, these versatile troops are equally at home with muskets or bayonets.
“Marching regiments” or “line battalions” make up the majority of units in European-style armies. They are so called because they form the line of battle, not because they always deploy in lines. Indeed, over time the capabilities of line infantry should improve as new tactics, drill and weaponry are developed.
These soldiers carry muzzle-loading, smooth-bore muskets firing lead balls as wide as a man’s thumb. These are inaccurate weapons, effective only over 200 paces or so and when fired in massed volleys. The ability to fire and reload with machine-like regularity with shot and bullet flying and comrades falling all around is what wins battles.
Historically the 1st Maryland regiment was raised to protect the province of Maryland and came under the command of Colonel William Smallwood. In July 1776 the were assigned to the main continental army and in the months that followed they joined Stirling's Brigade. They took part in the battle of Guilford Courthouse, but it was at the battle of Long Island that they earned their formidable reputation. They single-handedly covered the American retreat, holding off superior numbers of the British regulars.
General Information[]
The 1st Maryland are the very best standard line infantry the United States has to offer, with superb reloading and accuracy as well as excellent melee capabilities.
The 1st Maryland holds the distinction of having the best reloading skill and accuracy out of any non-elite line infantry in Empire: Total War, narrowly beating out Bulkeley's Regiment.