Can archers/crossbowmen shoot while infantry/cavalry stand in front of them?

[ladymarion]

It's more of a general question but I cannot find any answer on this.

In open battles, sometimes I notice that my archers or crossbowmen don't attack with ranged weapons. Now I wonder if they just can't if other troops stand in front of them, basically blocking their sight.

Is this true? Because they mostly do attack when I advance them to get in first line.

 

[Wulfric]

Strange. I always put infantry in front of the archers/crossbowmen and they don't block their sight.

 

[TehGanker]

Same, always line-up my shooters on any height behind all troops, they curved fire effective for some time, especially against low armored targets like any bandits Also before battle order all - use any weapon - fire at will (0-F3-F2)