Consider the following statements regarding the military tactics at the Battle of St. Thome:
1. The Indian army relied heavily on a massive cavalry charge.
2. The French success was largely due to their disciplined infantry forming squares and rapid, coordinated musket fire.
3. The French used heavy siege cannons to break the Nawab's lines.
Which of the statements are correct?

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Statement 3 is incorrect. The French did not use heavy siege cannons; their advantage lay in light, fast-firing field artillery and musket volleys.

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