Black Powder Epic Battles: Zulu! – British Army Cavalry Brigade

Add speed, flexibility, and colorful colonial cavalry formations to your British forces with the Black Powder Epic Battles: Zulu! – British Army Cavalry Brigade. This boxed set brings together mounted and dismounted troops representing the Natal Native Contingent Cavalry, Natal Mounted Police, and Natal Carbineers for battles inspired by the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.

The set provides both mounted and dismounted representations of these formations, allowing you to deploy fast-moving cavalry before representing them fighting on foot when the situation demands.

In total, the box contains 28 bases, providing 6 mounted small units and 8 dismounted small units for your Black Powder Epic Battles British collection.

Features

• Official Black Powder Epic Battles: Zulu! miniature set

• Expands British Army forces

• Features Natal Native Contingent Cavalry

• Features Natal Mounted Police

• Features Natal Carbineers

• Includes mounted and dismounted troops

• 28 bases total

• Builds 6 mounted Small units

• Builds 8 dismounted Small units

• Excellent for Anglo-Zulu War scenarios

• Adds mobile troops to your British collection

• Great for historical gaming and painting

Natal Carbineers

The Natal Carbineers were drawn largely from established and comparatively prosperous families within Natal.

Although assembled primarily during periods of unrest, they were well equipped and capable mounted troops.

Armed with pistols and carbines, the Carbineers could:

• Fire from horseback

• Scout ahead of larger formations

• Move rapidly across the battlefield

• Dismount when necessary

• Deliver disciplined volley fire on foot

Their flexibility makes them a natural choice for players looking to add mobile troops to their British forces.

Natal Mounted Police

The Natal Mounted Police were established in 1873 to strengthen the defenses of Natal.

The unit included European officers and NCOs alongside native personnel and provides a visually distinctive formation for the tabletop.

Their dark uniforms and contrasting white helmets offer a different painting scheme from the familiar red-coated British infantry found elsewhere in an Anglo-Zulu War army.

Natal Native Contingent

The Natal Native Contingent formed an important part of the forces available to British authorities in South Africa.

Many of its enlisted troops were drawn from peoples including the Basuto and Mpondo, who had previous experience fighting against Zulu forces.

The Contingent saw action during the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War and provides players with additional options for representing the variety of formations involved in the campaign.

Mounted Natal Native Contingent Cavalry

The box includes:

• 6 Bases of Natal Native Contingent Cavalry

• Builds 3 Small units

These mounted troops provide additional mobility for your force and can be used to represent cavalry operations across the open terrain of southern Africa.

Mounted Police & Carbineers

Also included are:

• 6 Bases of Natal Mounted Police / Carbineers

• Builds 3 Small units

Use these mounted formations for reconnaissance, rapid maneuvering, and supporting the rest of your British force.

Dismounted Natal Native Contingent Cavalry

The set contains:

• 8 Bases of Dismounted Natal Native Contingent Cavalry

• Builds 4 Small units

These allow you to represent mounted troops after they have dismounted to fight on foot.

Dismounted Police & Carbineers

Also included are:

• 8 Bases of Dismounted Natal Police / Carbineers

• Builds 4 Small units

The combination of mounted and dismounted representations gives you greater flexibility when recreating cavalry operations during your games.

Add Mobility to Your British Army

Cavalry provides a different battlefield role from conventional infantry formations.

Use your mounted troops to:

• Scout ahead

• Threaten exposed flanks

• Respond to enemy movement

• Secure important positions

• Support infantry

• Move rapidly between objectives

• Harass enemy formations

The included dismounted troops also allow your cavalry formations to continue the fight on foot when required.

Great for Anglo-Zulu War Scenarios

The Cavalry Brigade is designed to complement the wider Black Powder Epic Battles: Zulu! range.

Use the set alongside:

• British infantry

• Colonial troops

• Artillery

• Zulu Impi

• Mission stations

• Defensive positions

• Casualty markers

• Battlefield terrain

This provides additional options for creating larger and more varied Anglo-Zulu War battles.

Excellent Painting Project

The different formations in the box provide a varied selection of uniforms and equipment to paint.

Experiment with:

• Natal Mounted Police dark uniforms

• White helmets

• Colonial clothing

• Native Contingent uniforms

• Horses

• Leather equipment

• Carbines and pistols

• Dust and dirt

• Dry grass

• Southern African terrain

The combination of mounted and dismounted figures also makes it possible to create a visually cohesive brigade across multiple unit types.

Contents

The British Army Cavalry Brigade includes:

• 6x Bases of Natal Native Contingent Cavalry

  • 3 Small units

• 6x Bases of Natal Mounted Police / Carbineers

  • 3 Small units

• 8x Bases of Dismounted Natal Native Contingent Cavalry

  • 4 Small units

• 8x Bases of Dismounted Natal Police / Carbineers

  • 4 Small units

Total

• 28 Bases

• 6 Mounted Small Units

• 8 Dismounted Small Units

Product Information

• Game: Black Powder Epic Battles

• Range: Zulu!

• Force: British Army / Colonial Forces

• Setting: Anglo-Zulu War

• Mounted Units: 6 Small Units

• Dismounted Units: 8 Small Units

• Total Bases: 28

• Product Type: Cavalry Brigade Miniature Set