Epic Napoleonic British Light Horse

 

It’s been a bit of a progress gap but the end of project Epic British for Lasalle 2 is in sight.

I have to admit to some liberties with hats etc but lets call them British 5th Cavalry Brigade at Waterloo

7th (Queen’s own) Hussars

15th (King’s) Hussars

13th Light Dragoons - subbing for 2nd KGL Hussars on the day.

For Lasalle, these are all just British light cavalry. Not super impressive but always allowed to start on table. The key thing is though that all foot have a -4 modifier in a d6 based close combat when fighting all horse unless in square or suitable defensive position (terrain.) Lasalle does not make forming square mandatory… just heavily encouraged. If you back your own shooting you are welcome to try that as long as you have the Mo (pips.) So the presence of even baseline cavalry like these can be impactful. Lasalle doesn’t have very many unit special rules at all so nothing special about the light horse. French light cavalry can be lancers (reroll 1s against squares.) The main ‘shock’ special rule is reserved for heavy cavalry. 

 Next up the Hanoverians. Then it’s 3 battalions of Pack’s Brigade and the British are ready to go. Speaking of this brigade, I’ve just watched a no doubt totally accurate ’documentary’ about how 2nd battalion East Essex went from being a paper unit to fighting in France.  Next up the Hanoverians. Then it’s 3 battalions of Pack’s Brigade and the British are ready to go. Speaking of this brigade, I’ve just watched a no doubt totally accurate ’documentary’ about how 2nd battalion South Essex went from being a paper unit to fighting in France. 

Once I’ve completed two 250 point Lasalle forces, I’ll be going back and completing some heavy cavalry - big men on big forces - for both sides.