Great War Cavalry Troop
The Great War Cavalry Troop is a miniature unit available for the Great War wargame by Battlefront Miniatures, designed to represent mounted troops in the World War I setting. This set is ideal for adding a cavalry component to your army, providing a unique tactical element for players looking to incorporate historical cavalry units into their battles.
Key Features:
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Historical Accuracy: The set includes cavalry miniatures modeled after units from the Great War period, representing the role cavalry played in early World War I before the widespread use of tanks and mechanized warfare.
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Detailed Miniatures: The models feature detailed sculpting and are compatible with the Great War ruleset, allowing players to field them in various scenarios from the war. The miniatures typically come in a multi-part format to allow customization.
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Versatile Unit: Cavalry in the Great War setting is often used for reconnaissance, flanking maneuvers, and quick assaults, making the Cavalry Troop a versatile addition to your army.
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Assembly and Painting: The miniatures require assembly and painting, making them a great project for hobbyists. The set provides the opportunity to paint these units in the distinctive uniforms worn by cavalry units during the early 20th century.
Usage in Gameplay:
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Cavalry Troops in the Great War can be used in a variety of roles, from charging enemy lines to scouting ahead and disrupting supply lines. They offer a mobile advantage in a battlefield often defined by static trench warfare.
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In gameplay, cavalry units can be effective for quick strikes, but they also have vulnerabilities due to the presence of modern weapons such as machine guns and artillery, which made cavalry charges increasingly risky as the war progressed.
This miniature set adds an interesting dynamic to the Great War wargaming experience, offering players the chance to explore the transition from traditional cavalry roles to more modern forms of combat during World War I.
Includes one Webley Pistol team, eight SMLE Rifle teams, one Hotchkiss MG team, two Medium bases and eight large bases.
A Cavalry Squadron is lightly equipped with just its trench mortars and machine-guns that can be transported on horse-back, providing fire support. However, they would fight in close cooperation with the infantry and often be supported by the armoured cars or tanks of the Tank Corps.
Unlike the infantry who used the Lewis, the Cavalry had adopted the Hotchkiss light machinegun, a more compact design.
For heavier firepower, the cavalry had their own machine-gun section armed with a pair of Vickers heavy machine-guns. Along with the trench mortars, the Vickers are called up when the cavalry encounter anything that impedes their progress.
