Yes these are fair points LP. I think the bunching was mixed in with a large amount of stretching though. I suspect that the net effect was that columns were normally longer, rather than shorter.Just a little history info because I'm always eager to share/discuss it; bunching was bad even for Jackson's foot cavalry. I have read accounts of what it was like on the march. Columns constantly halted, marched, bunched up, marched again. Soldiers spoke of always looking forward to the next halt so they could take a little break to eat, boil coffee, or take a 10 minute nap.
This worry may be specific to me and my wagon hang-up, because 10 wagons bunched up somehow looks odder than several regiments. All that said, I do accept that you guys need to focus your effort on the areas of high demand.
Best of luck with all that
Martin