Chinese WW2 Warlord Cavalry

Mounted forces remained important in China’s conflicts of the 1930s and 1940s, especially in regions where roads, fuel, and motor vehicles were scarce. Warlord forces were not a single standardized army; their equipment and political alignments varied. Cavalry could support reconnaissance, rapid local movement, and security, often fighting dismounted rather than relying on traditional shock charges.

China’s large distances and uneven industrial development encouraged regional armies to retain horses where mechanization was impractical. Cavalry units could move along tracks, screen a formation’s flanks, and carry messages between dispersed forces. Their effectiveness depended on trained riders, remounts, fodder, and veterinary support. Relationships among regional commanders, Nationalist authorities, Communists, and Japanese forces changed repeatedly. These varied allegiances prevented the regional mounted forces from developing a single uniform political or operational history.

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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