New Zealand Cavalry

New Zealand mounted troops served prominently during the First World War, especially in the Middle Eastern campaigns. Mounted rifles used horses chiefly for mobility and normally fought dismounted, distinguishing them from cavalry trained principally for mounted shock action. Their operations depended on water, forage, animal care, and coordination across the large distances of the Sinai and Palestine theaters.

The New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade served dismounted at Gallipoli before returning to mounted campaigning in Sinai and Palestine. Horses allowed rapid movement toward a battlefield, but riflemen usually left them under the care of horse holders when engaging. Actions around Gaza and the advance through Palestine involved cooperation with Australian and British formations. This combination of mobility and dismounted firepower gave mounted rifles a distinct identity within the wider British imperial expeditionary forces.

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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