Cavalry

Prerequisites

Requires:

Flintlock

Summary

Renaissance Flanking unit

Gameplay

Cavalry excel at both Attack and Defense. They can move considerable distances and are well suited to expediently revealing unexplored areas of the map. Try using them to escort slower moving ranged units, such as Cannon.

Historical

The early 14th century development of gunpowder and armor-piercing bullets completely changed mounted combat forever. Disorganized groups of heavily armored knights gave way to pistol-carrying cavalry formed highly disciplined combat units. Cavalry were valued for their speed and mobility. Generals employed them for reconnaissance, raiding parties, harassment, pursuit and delaying actions. In Russia, the Cossacks were famous for their skill and fearlessness as cavalrymen.