Perry Miniatures French Napoleonic Dragoons 1812-1815 Napoleonic Russian They could deliver a barrage

They could deliver a barrage more quickly than conventional artillery

but were less accurate and took longer to reload

and it was long thought that no land power could stand against them

but was quickly repurposed once it was realised that its performance against German armour was lacking

Perry Miniatures French Napoleonic Dragoons 1812-1815 Napoleonic Russian They could deliver a barrageThe box contains 13 mounted dragoons, 8 dismounted, 6 casualties (French and British Infantry), unit bases and painting guide. Torsos for the correct ratio of troopers for the elite company are included, both in helmets and the old bearskins retained by some regiments. The dragoon's traditional role of dismounting to fire use long musketoons was still, on occasion performed, but since 1800 they had evolved into regular cavalry. The box includes