The above pics give a closer look at how a (Seven Years War) Prussian infantry regiment deployed for battle.
The two grenadier companies of each (of the two) battalion are combined on the far right of the front rank, with the battalion guns between (and about 20 paces in front of) them and the lieb battalion of infantry. The oberst battalion is deployed at the back, covering the gaps in the line, but far enough back to provide a clear path for the limbers (that tow the guns) and ammunition wagons (that keep the guns supplied) that would normally accompany the regiment to access the guns as needed.
The officers in charge of each battalion occupy the far right of the rear rank, while the mounted colonel (and his assistants) would be wherever they were needed the most, but generally somewhere between the two.
Pictures and summary of battle #2 from this series to follow......
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