{"product_id":"royalist-parliamentarian-dragoons","title":"Pike \u0026 Shotte: The English Civil Wars \u0026 Thirty Years War - Dragoons boxed set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDragoons boxed set\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe role of the dragoon was still being defined in the wars of the 17th century. Dragoons later went on to become heavy shock cavalry who rarely got off their expensive horses. Our subjects fighting in the English Civil Wars and Thirty Years War are really mounted infantry, musketeers mounted on poorer quality horses. Their role was not glamorous, but was nonetheless vital to a 17th century general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore any pitched battle the Dragoons would have been worked hard, joining raids on enemy strongholds and supply lines. Capturing and holding bridges, fords or crossing points at major rivers were also important during preparations for the coming fight. Dragoons could also find themselves on outpost duty, using their firelock or matchlock muskets to keep the enemy at bay. They were also the perfect troop type to escort wagons, prisoners or guarding anything else thought valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome the glorious day of battle however, the Dragoon could come in to his own. Never as well paid or equipped as their comrades in arms in the cavalry, and most likely despised by the footsloggers, the Dragoon had a job to do nevertheless. Most commonly, it would be dangerous work, joining Forlorn Hope parties, guarding the flanks and rear of the army. They were sent forward to clear woods, ditches and hedges of enemy musketeers and opposing dragoons. Often the Dragoons would move forward smartly and then dismount to fight, forming regular musket blocks on the field and responding to drum calls as would any infantry of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the heat of battle their horses would be sent to the rear, along with one in four of the men. These troops would ensure the horses were sheltered from fire and prepared for swift mount up, whether to retreat or redeploy on the battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiring from the saddle was attempted, indeed even trained for, but it is difficult to imagine this being of any real worth in the field. Hand-to-hand combat was not seen as a major role for a Dragoon, however Colonel Okey and his New Model Army regiment bucked this tradition. At Naseby, Okeys Dragoons famously charged, sword and carbine in hand, to help destroy a collapsing Royalist army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarlord's dragoons can be fielded for either Royalist or Parliament. You could add bonnets which would make them perfect for Covenanter armies too. They can also represent all sorts of mounted shot for Thirty Years War armies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur lads are modelled so that you can have the mounted and dismounted versions of the same Dragoon , wearing his unique hat and carrying the weapon of his choice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are Covenanter, a monarch-loving Royalist or even a Crop-headed rebel your army needs dragoons!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis box contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 plastic horses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 metal riders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 foot dragoons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 sprues of bases, 1 for foot and 1 for cavalry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 leaflet descibing the background of the Dragoons and containing ensigns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":57785013010813,"sku":"WGP-07","price":50.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5162\/3999\/files\/WGP-07_Pike_ShotteDragoons04_dcfc0a7c-daa7-405d-9204-91e8cea05ee3.jpg?v=1779215002","url":"https:\/\/battlecitygames.co.uk\/products\/royalist-parliamentarian-dragoons","provider":"Battle City Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}