Black Powder: Napoleonic Wars (1789-1815) – Napoleonic French Line Lancers

Black Powder: Napoleonic Wars (1789-1815) – Napoleonic French Line Lancers brings one of Napoleons most striking and versatile cavalry units to your tabletop. Inspired by Polish light horsemen at the Battle of Wagram in 1809, who captured Austrian lances and used them effectively in battle, Napoleon quickly saw the potential of this weapon. He ordered the formation of nine lancer regiments, six dressed in green and three in blue, equipped with deadly nine-foot ash pole lances adorned with red and white pennants.

Unlike many other cavalry units, lancers could hold their own in battleline engagements against infantry and cavalry alike. However, they excelled in reconnaissance, raiding, and skirmishingparticularly in the brutal campaigns of Spain and Russia. Armed with a lance, sabre, and sometimes carbines or pistols, these cavalrymen were adaptable and dangerous across various combat scenarios.

This set includes 12 plastic French Line Lancers along with a metal officer, bugler, and an optional eagle bearer arm, allowing for customization. Whether charging into enemy formations or harassing retreating troops, these lancers bring speed, precision, and striking battlefield presence. Pick up your Napoleonic French Line Lancers today at Boarding School Games!

Key Features:
– 12 plastic easy-build French Line Lancers with iconic lances and uniforms
– 1 additional metal officer and metal horse for command options
– Includes a metal bugler and optional eagle bearer arm
– Allows for 13 mounted figures, giving flexibility in unit composition
– Models supplied unassembled and unpainted, ready for customization