{"product_id":"ottavio-piccolomini","title":"Pike \u0026 Shotte: The English Civil Wars \u0026 Thirty Years War - Ottavio Piccolomini","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOttavio Piccolomini\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmbracing the Italian traditions of soldiering, Ottavio was schooled in the art of war in Florence, enlisting in the Spanish army as a pikeman at sixteen. A year later, he was given command of a cavalry regiment in Bohemia, dispatched by the Grand Duke of Tuscany to bolster the Holy Roman Emperor's army. He fought with distinction under Count Bucquoy at the Battle of White Mountain. He would go on to serve alongside the Graf zu Pappenheim commanding his personal cuirassier regiment), and in Wallenstein's personal bodyguard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis talent for politicking stood him in good stead, allowing him to recover from multiple demotions and capture by the enemy. Ottavio would have five horses shot from under him at Lutzen, leading his cavalry regiment in several decisive charges. 19th century authors were so impressed by his pivotal role in the battle that they would falsely ascribe him command of the entire Imperial left wing during the battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommand Rating: 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSon of Belial: Piccolomini's brand of soldiering is cut from the same cloth as a 15th century Condottiero. All cavalry units in his battalia may take the 'Marauders' special rule for +5pts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warlord Games\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pike \u0026amp; Shotte\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The English Civil Wars \u0026amp; Thirty Years War\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStock Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this item is not currently in stock at time of order, we will order it for you as a \u003cstrong\u003eDirect Order\u003c\/strong\u003e from Warlord Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect Order items are sourced directly from the manufacturer on your behalf. Delivery times may be longer than standard in-stock items and can vary depending on supplier availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your order includes a Direct Order item, these items may ship separately from in-stock products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57785018057085,"sku":"205002006","price":5.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5162\/3999\/files\/205002006_OttavioPiccolomini01_3cdc574d-5473-40af-a86f-780328997c9c.jpg?v=1779214738","url":"https:\/\/battlecitygames.co.uk\/products\/ottavio-piccolomini","provider":"Battle City Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}