Why were 18th wars waged by two sides just standing in big long lines taking turns to shoot at eachother?

Question

It’s hard to fathom that someone at some point wouldn’t have thought, “*hmmm, maybe just standing in a big line waiting to get shot isn’t the most optimal tactic*”

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Short answer from the perspective of generals in that era:

“Well Mr. Smith we cant seem to hit anyone more than 100 stones away effectively. No single person can accomplish this”

“*Single* person? Mr Brewer, if we have not one, but one hundred men firing at the same target, chances are, at least ONE of them will hit SOMETHING.”

“An excellent idea Mr. Smith”

“Indeed”