Until 1808 the line infantry battalions were supported by their own light guns. These guns were manned by a combination of artillery specialists and Handlanger (unskilled labour supplied by the infantry unit). The allocation of guns depended on the terrain and likely opposition. In Italy, most regiments used six 3-pdr weapons (as this usage was experimental, exact deployment is unknown), whereas four 3-pdr and a 6-pdr were more usual in Germany. Some 7-pdr howitzers were added in the early years of the Revolutionary Wars but were quickly phased out. The remaining guns were located in the Reserve, where they were organised into batteries, which could either act on their own. especially with the advance guard, or in support of the main gun line.
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