Nooby question on protection

[MNFS]

Hi There,

I'm building a late Anglo-Dutch army with BG's of 5 shot and 1 Pk.

The Pk is in the rear rank, so do the front ranks count as 'protected'?

Best,

Mark

[quackstheking]

Yes!!!

[madaxeman]

Yes!!!

Its in the rules, in the section on troop formations near the front

[rbodleyscott]

Hi There,

I'm building a late Anglo-Dutch army with BG's of 5 shot and 1 Pk.

The Pk is in the rear rank, so do the front ranks count as 'protected'?

When it matters, yes.

Strictly speaking, they are not Protected when the Pk is in the rear rank. However, the pike can be moved to the front rank whenever they are contacted or contact enemy, so, in effect, they are Protected.