![]() They never … think of manoeuvring before an enemy – so little that one would think they cannot manoeuvre, excepting on Wimbledon Common and when they use their arm as it ought to be, viz. “ a trick our officers of cavalry have acquired of galloping at everything, and then galloping back as fast as they gallop on the enemy. Because of this, the Duke of Wellington was famously suspicious of his cavalry. Cavalrymen and their mounts tended to get caught up in the excitement of a charge and often rode down the enemy long after they’d scattered, significantly reducing their own effectiveness on the field of battle. ![]() It stood as a powerful force capable of inflicting significant damage on an opponent, but it was prone to getting, literally, carried away in the heat of battle. The British cavalry was famous for its bravery and the quality of its horses. It also provided a mobile force that could be quickly moved across the field to support infantry in moments of crisis.Īt the Battle of Waterloo, as was the case in other battles of the Napoleonic era, the cavalry was often positioned behind the infantry where it could be used to turn back friendly units that were trying to flee the field – not a noble role, but an important one nonetheless. (Image source: WikiCommons) “Cavalrymen and their mounts tended to get caught up in the excitement of a charge and often overran the enemy lines significantly reducing their effectiveness on the field of battle.”īY THE END of the 18 th century, the primary role of cavalry was to pursue and destroy a fleeing army. Get more information on the Scourge of War Gettysburg: 150th Anniversary Collectionand on Scourge of War: Brandy Station from their official product page.Cavalry failed to deliver the ‘knock out punch’ at Waterloo, yet their presence on the field changed the course of the battle. These games are sure to satisfy any strategy aficionado of the period. Scourge of War: Brandy Station and the Scourge of War: Gettysburg 150th Anniversary Collectionare released in commemoration of the 150 th Anniversary of the Civil War, which changed the fate of North America. The special Anniversary Collection allows Civil War enthusiasts to experience the entire series ( Brandy Station included) of these great games in one epic package. The game also includes a scenario overview map in PDF format showing the location of each scenario and its starting time. It features a 5 x 5 mile game map, ten single player scenarios and five multiplayer scenarios. Scourge of War: Brandy Station covers the largest cavalry engagement ever fought on North American soil. We are also happy to announce the release of the latest expansion, Brandy Station. ![]() JMatrix Games ( and NorbSoftDev ( are proud to announce the release of the Gettysburg: 150th Anniversary Collection, the definitive collection of American Civil War grand tactical wargames: Scourge of War. Scourge of War's special commemoration for the 150th Civil War's Anniversary Now Available! ![]()
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