Black Powder: Napoleonic British Rocket Troop
Bring devastating firepower to your battlefield with the Napoleonic British Rocket Troop for Black Powder. Representing the famed Royal Horse Artillery Rocket Troop, this unit adds a unique and unpredictable element to British forces during the Napoleonic Wars, providing long-range fire support with the innovative Congreve rocket system.
Product Details:
This 28mm scale set includes a British Rocket Troop crew and a Congreve rocket launcher, faithfully recreating the equipment and uniforms of the Royal Horse Artillery during the Napoleonic era. Cast in high-quality metal, the miniatures feature fine details and historical accuracy, making them a great addition to any British wargaming army.
About the British Rocket Troop:
The Congreve rocket was an experimental artillery weapon used by the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812. Though lacking the precision of traditional cannons, these rockets could cause significant disruption and fear among enemy ranks. The British Rocket Troop, first deployed in 1813, saw action at Leipzig and Waterloo, where their unpredictable yet devastating barrages played a role in harassing French forces.
About the Model:
Designed for Black Powder, this Rocket Troop unit offers a unique and historically significant artillery option for British players. Rockets in the game provide long-range, indirect fire that can disrupt enemy formations, making them a valuable tactical asset. The crew miniatures wear the distinctive Royal Horse Artillery uniforms, allowing for historically accurate painting and customization.
Perfect for historical wargamers, modelers, and collectors, the Black Powder: Napoleonic British Rocket Troop brings one of the most fascinating and unpredictable weapons of the Napoleonic Wars to your tabletop battles.
