Roman Cavalry (5

Roman cavalry served in reconnaissance, screening, pursuit, and battlefield maneuver, but its organization changed greatly across the Republic and Empire. Early citizen cavalry differed from the allied and auxiliary mounted units that became increasingly important in imperial armies. Riders used spears, swords, and sometimes missile weapons, depending on unit and period. Roman cavalry organization changed over centuries, from citizen and allied contingents in the Republican army to imperial auxiliary alae and mounted elements within other formations. Recruitment outside Italy widened the mounted forces available to Roman commanders. Auxiliary cavalry traditions and local expertise made the empire’s mounted arm more diverse than the phrase Roman cavalry suggests.

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 the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming 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.

Global War is a trademark of Historical Board Gaming.