BFAS Tatar Skirmish Set

The Tatars are one of the most unique armies. They compensate their almost complete lack of infantry and guns with outstanding light cavalry and unparalleled mobility. Their specialty is hit-and-run warfare, fake retreats and ambushes. The Tatars do not have Units that will do well in defending positions, but on the offensive they can outmaneuver most opponents with the fastest horsemanship in the game. The backbone of the army is made up of light cavalry (Tatar warriors) that do an excellent job of harassing enemies with their bows. They also excell in reconnaissance.

Tatar warriors were armed primarly with reflex bows, sabers and spears. The Tatar cavalry was very mobile and their tactics were based on surprise, speed, feigned flight and quick withdrawals. Tatars were mainly a shooting cavalry but also could prove very dangerous in close combat. They were able to perfectly maneuver with massed cavalry and draw their enemies into ambushes in order to smash them with a surprise attack. Tatars avoided confrontation with a stronger enemy with large amounts of firepower.

Since the Tartar forces were levied from the general population, all segments of the population, including those from the lowest social and economic levels went on larger campaigns. These levies could not afford good horses, expensive equipment, and their arms were often improvised. The poorest Tatars, dressed only in sheepskin jackets and underarmed, were called kazindji (Tatar rabble). Such units had rather low combat quality but still could be used for auxiliary tasks.

The box contains:
MIRZA
4 miniatures
JASYR
10 miniatures
TATAR WARRIORS WITH SPEARS (S)
8 miniatures
TATAR RABBLE (M)
12 miniatures
TATAR WARRIORS (S)
8 miniatures
ATTACHMENT CARDS S
-1 xVeterans
-1 x Independent
-1 x Kalkan shields

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.