Charles's tactics for the Roman rebel army were very effective.
When the Vatican Guard compressed more than three thousand demonstrators near the Borgo District, preparing to arrest the leaders, hundreds of rebels holding Austrian-made M1754 flintlock guns suddenly charged down from the hillside.
Yes, Rome has long been called the "City of Seven Hills," because there are 7 low hills in the city. Although the Borgo District is not within this range, there are hills nearby.
Retired Modena officer Archaeo shouted orders to the soldiers with all his might to keep the formation, barely preventing the over 500 men from scattering.
When they reached a position three floors high from the ground, they began to stop and shoot at the Court Guard.
Although the gunfire was chaotic and the hit rate was very low, the Court Guard never expected an attack from the flank and was instantly thrown into chaos.
