Chinese Communist Party (CCP) WW2 Cavalry

Chinese Communist forces employed mounted troops during the revolutionary struggle and the war against Japan, particularly where distance and limited roads made horses valuable. Cavalry could support reconnaissance, communications, raids, and movement between dispersed positions. Their operations belonged to a wider force that combined guerrilla warfare with increasingly organized field formations. Equipment was often obtained from local sources, capture, or changing supply arrangements. Mounted Communist forces operated in several regions, with organization and equipment shaped by local recruitment, access to horses, captured weapons, and the changing demands of the war. Mounted mobility was especially useful where fuel, roads, and vehicles were scarce. Horses also required fodder and care, so cavalry was not free from the logistical demands faced by other troops.

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 1936, 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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