British Cavalry

British cavalry entered the First World War with a long mounted tradition, but trench systems and modern firepower limited opportunities for conventional battlefield maneuver in many sectors. Cavalry still performed reconnaissance, security, pursuit, and dismounted fighting, while other theaters offered different conditions from the Western Front. The story is therefore more complex than either universal obsolescence or constant traditional charges. Mounted troops retained scouting, screening, and pursuit functions even as trench warfare restricted mounted maneuver. British cavalry also fought dismounted, showing that the survival of cavalry did not mean commanders invariably expected successful charges against prepared machine guns. Forage and remount supplies imposed major logistical obligations even when horses did not participate in combat. Mounted mobility depended on maintaining those animals in difficult campaign conditions.

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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