Napoleonic Spanish Horse Artillery with Howitzer Unleash devastating firepower with the Napoleonic Spanish Horse Artillery with Howitzer, a crucial addition to your Spanish Black Powder collection. Steeped in a long and proud martial tradition, Spain's complex role in the ...Napoleonic Spanish Horse Artillery with Howitzer Unleash devastating firepower with the Napoleonic Spanish Horse Artillery with Howitzer, a crucial addition to your Spanish Black Powder collection. Steeped in a long and proud martial tradition, Spain's complex role in the Napoleonic Wars saw its army transition from an initial ally to a fierce opponent of France after the French occupation in 1808 and the installation of Joseph Bonaparte as a puppet king.
As Resistance flourished and the majority of Spaniards vehemently opposed French rule, the Spanish army found significant synergy fighting alongside their British allies. A pivotal element of this cooperation was the artillery, especially the light howitzers of the horse artillery. These units were designed for rapid mobility, enabling them to swiftly relocate to critical battlefield positions.
Once in place, they could launch shells over friendly forces and deliver devastating blows directly into enemy lines, often with lethal outcomes. This pack includes: a mobile howitzer that epitomizes the agility and destructive capability of horse artillery. Accompanied by a four-man crew, this piece is cast in metal, capturing the dynamic and rugged essence of Napoleonic warfare.
Please note, the models are supplied unassembled and unpainted, ready for you to assemble and paint to suit the needs of your historical dioramas or wargaming battles. Prepare to enhance your battlefield strategy with this mobile artillery piece, ready to rain destruction from on high and support your Spanish forces in their fight for sovereignty!