Japanese Cavalry

The Imperial Japanese Army retained cavalry during the first half of the twentieth century, particularly for reconnaissance and operations in continental Asia. Mounted formations were useful where roads and motor transport were limited, but increasingly faced modern automatic weapons and mechanized opponents. Japanese cavalry therefore belongs chiefly to land campaigns in China and neighboring regions, rather than the popular image of Pacific island warfare. The distinction between traveling mounted and fighting mounted is important. Cavalrymen could use horses to reach an area, then dismount to employ rifles and supporting weapons. Operations in China and Manchuria placed particular demands on scouting and supply, helping explain why animal-powered military mobility persisted despite the development of tanks and trucks.

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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