Question?

[Bear]

I was under the all things being equal umbrella. I have always kinda wondered how much of a difference the troop quality made.

Ratzki,

A Veteran Company vs. Regular Company, the Veteran has approximately a 33 - 50% advantage. i.e the model I'm thinking of is a meeting engagement. After a two minute exchange of fire, the advantage will progress, compounded in a geometric progression in losses. Turn two could give the Veteran a 40 - 60% advantage. Three could remain the same. Then on four, the morale issue shows itself after 3 minutes of a full firefight and the Veteran advantage can leap to 66 - 75% advantage. Average small infantry engagement, which a company borders on small to medium, is over in ten minutes. The men in the field don't know it but it's essentially over.

Manpower and throw weights are equal. It is the Veteran higher rate of fire, including intensive fire, plus the higher morale that gives them staying power (less likely to break/rout compared to the Regulars) that give the Veteran the edge.

I hope that helps.