Most of a soldier's life was dull routine and endless drilling or merely sitting about awaiting action. To relieve the boredom and to keep the enemy on the back foot, aggressive generals took the fight to the enemy when they least expected it! Our Warlord general has prepared just such a raid...
Masking their approach by using night time as cover, the firelocks could advance until they saw the enemy sentinel's match glowing in the dark. Commanded by a Captain or a Lieutenant, the firelocks could form a firing line in small commanded parties, cocking their flintlocks and closing in on the enemy encampment. Most of the opposing soldiers would be asleep in hastily built shacks, with canvas and branches their only cover, the cavalry and Officers occupying the few houses in the village.
Whilst the commanded shot closed, the dragoons would softly ride out to encircle the sleepy village, their muskets slung so as not to risk a shot and betray their advance. Led by their Captain their goal is to outflank the buildings, dismount and await the assault and, if possible, stop the enemy cavalry from reaching their horses standing in the open fields nearby...
Finally, the general had insisted that the militia were sent along on the raid. They had been clamouring for action with proud boasts of what they would do to the neighbouring townsfolk, and now was the time to put up or shut up! Frankly, he had his doubts...
Warlord offer you a fun selection of troop types who can take the war to the enemy. They are suitable for both Parliament and Royalist armies – and Covenanter if you issue them with bonnets from The Armoury range. They will of course be entirely suitable for Thirty Years Wars armies as well!
Beating up of Quarters contains:
- 1 boxed set of Dragoons (12 mounted and 12 dismounted plastic and metal Dragoons)
- 1 boxed set of 16 plastic and metal Firelocks
- 1 pack of 8 Clubmen Militia (including Gentleman officer)
Saves you £7
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