PSEB: English Civil Wars Cav Battalia

Huge numbers of cavalry were fielded in the warfare of the 17th century. The most common being light cavalry harquebusiers, armed with doglock carbines which could be fired from the saddle. Parliament cavalry initially relied on pistols rather than an all-out charge with cold steel, as favoured by the dashing Royalist cavaliers, though by war's end full blooded charges were the norm. Cuirassiers were rare in the English Civil Wars, limited to only a few squadrons of mainly bodyguards. Individuals would wear what armour was available no matter its antiquity and can be mixed into harquebusier regiments. Dragoons were common to all sides and could dismount to hold tactical positions, such as bridges, but could also fire from the saddle if needed. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted Contents: 30 Harquebusiers 6 Cuirassiers 3 Cornets 9 Mounted Dragoons 15 Dismounted Dragoons 18 Commanded Shotte 3 Saker Medium Guns 3 Falconet Light Guns 3 Mounted Battalia Commanders 3 Ensigns on Foot Plastic Bases Full-Colour Flag Sheet with English Civil Wars Colours