Dragoon Cavalry

Dragoons originated as mounted soldiers who could travel on horseback and fight on foot, but their role evolved into cavalry service in many European armies. French dragoons were established long before 1914 and entered the First World War within a cavalry organization increasingly challenged by machine guns and artillery. Some continued mounted duties, while others fought dismounted or converted to new organizations as the war developed. Dismounted cavalry retained trained personnel and organizational traditions even when horses stayed behind the fighting line. The transformation was gradual and did not happen identically in every French formation. American dragoons became especially associated with frontier service before the Civil War.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1914, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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