The artillery needs to see the approaching enemy because it works best as a direct-fire weapon in this game. A position one line of hills too far back leaves the guns without the required view. Moving them onto the nearer ridge solves that problem, but placing them forward alone would leave them exposed. An escort moves with the battery while the cavalry stays under cover. The enemy's guns, placed down in lower ground, provide a contrast in how terrain can limit artillery.
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Moving artillery onto a ridge without leaving it exposed
Guns need a clear view of the enemy, but reaching the right ridge also requires an escort and supporting troops.