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Miniatures Adventure => Age of the Big Battalions => Topic started by: bulldogger2000 on March 21, 2016, 11:57:22 PM

Title: Crimean Russian Cavalry Question.
Post by: bulldogger2000 on March 21, 2016, 11:57:22 PM

I need some Crimean War help from the group once again....

Aside from the Foundry Figures which show a "Front Rank Russian Hussar Lancer", I have found no other reference to the front rank of Russian Hussar Regiments being armed with a lance.  Could someone provide any clarity on this issue? 

Thanks

Title: Re: Crimean Russian Cavalry Question.
Post by: janner on March 22, 2016, 06:46:35 AM

Russian Hussar Regiments were first issued lances to equip the front ranks in 1812-13. They quickly discarded the slung pelisse as it impeeded use of the lance. However, I've no idea if that practice continued.

Title: Re: Crimean Russian Cavalry Question.
Post by: AlyMorrison on March 22, 2016, 07:49:01 AM

I couldn't find any reference to Hussars carrying lances during the Crimean war...
The Dragoons are described as having lance armed squadrons ... Used to cover the flanks of the regiment (I will probably add these to the Great War Miniatures range when I find time  :?)

You might find this site usefull...
http://marksrussianmilitaryhistory.info/#Russian


All the best.  Aly

Title: Re: Crimean Russian Cavalry Question.
Post by: janner on March 22, 2016, 11:39:02 AM

Quote from: AlyMorrison on March 22, 2016, 07:49:01 AM

I couldn't find any reference to Hussars carrying lances during the Crimean war...
The Dragoons are described as having lance armed squadrons ... Used to cover the flanks of the regiment (I will probably add these to the Great War Miniatures range when I find time  :?)

You might find this site usefull...
http://marksrussianmilitaryhistory.info/#Russian


All the best.  Aly

Yes, please, Aly. Some non-Cossack early WWI Russian cavalry would be most appreciated. Oh, you mean for your Crimean range...  ;)

Title: Re: Crimean Russian Cavalry Question.
Post by: bulldogger2000 on March 22, 2016, 01:10:02 PM

Thank you all...as usual the group comes through!