Litwin
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When the Muscovites 
defenders first could see the Swedish army in the snowstorm, they stood 30 metres apart, at which point the Muscovites fired their muskets, which hit very poorly because of the visibility. The Swedes were trained to not fire until they could see the white part of the enemies eyes. They advanced another 20 metres further, then fired their muskets only 10 metres away, which had a devastating effect. 
Thereafter they charged with swords and bayonets. A Muscovite historian describes the attack by the Swedish Carolinian soldiers as follows: "When they launched an attack, the Carolinians "exploded" in fury. With mental strength and with the furious pressure of swords, bayonets and pikes, they shook the opponent, who retreated without engaging in close combat...".
defenders first could see the Swedish army in the snowstorm, they stood 30 metres apart, at which point the Muscovites fired their muskets, which hit very poorly because of the visibility. The Swedes were trained to not fire until they could see the white part of the enemies eyes. They advanced another 20 metres further, then fired their muskets only 10 metres away, which had a devastating effect. Thereafter they charged with swords and bayonets. A Muscovite historian describes the attack by the Swedish Carolinian soldiers as follows: "When they launched an attack, the Carolinians "exploded" in fury. With mental strength and with the furious pressure of swords, bayonets and pikes, they shook the opponent, who retreated without engaging in close combat...".
