
The Great War Infantry are significantly more efficient than earlier units, capable of dealing with sustained enemy fire while also delivering serious damage themselves. The invention of modern forms of communication also allows commanders to stay in touch while their troops are dispersed - something impossible before. With so many exploding shells on the battlefield it becomes increasingly dangerous for battalions to maintain formation, and so modern infantry exchange organisation for mobility on the field, seeking as much cover as possible, while also firing at enemies. The Great War Infantry is the basic combat unit of the Modern Era, representative of the new tendencies of modern trench warfare.
