By Fire and Sword II: Brandenburg Skirmish Set

BFS-BRA-01

Brandenburg Skirmish set

EAN: 5906333790036

The Brandenburg-Prussian army is definitely a defensive force. It consists of two
pillars: the local troops and the enlisted troops. The local troops do not present
outstanding skills, but they are relatively numerous and cost few points, which in the
reality of the game translates into the possibility of choosing a convenient scenario,
in which they play their preferred role as defenders. Avoiding hand-to-hand combat
by infantry and focusing on firefighting will be a frequently used strategy. Quality in
the Brandenburg-Prussian army is provided by experienced mercenary units.

Reiters developed in the 16th century in the northern German countries. Mercenary
cavalry was equipped with pistols and swords, some units also in arquebuses. During
the 17th century, armor slowly disappeared, but there were still units equipped with
them. Despite, that caracol was still used, the most popular method of fighting was
striving for close combat right after firing a volley from pistols. Apart from the mercenary
reiters, in Prussia existed units of Prussian reiters, which were part of local
militia. Those units were formed from Prussian nobility obliged for horse service
(rossdienst) the in exchange for a land grant.

Prussian musketeers - apart from the regular soldiers, peasants were also obliged
to serve in infantry formations. Prussian militia units included only musketers and
their tactics were the same as in other western armies.

Set contains:

LT. COLONEL
4 miniatures

MERCENARY REITERS (S)
12 miniatures

PRUSSIAN REITERS (M)
18 miniatures

PRUSSIAN MUSKETEERS (M)
27 miniatures

ATTACHMENT CARDS:

- Veterans

- Superior Firepower

- Disciplined

All units in this set have bases, movement trays and - when required - also spears/
pikes and banners. Miniatures are made of metal, horses are made of plastic. All
miniatures require gluing and are unpainted. Contents may vary from picture
shown.