Hussars (ETW Unit)

Hussars (ETW Unit)
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Recruitment Cost	990
Upkeep Cost	290
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Hussars

Unit Description

Hussars are light cavalry,used as skirmishers and scouting ahead of an army.

These superb horsemen are a force that can be used as a screen by the main army, or for strategic scouting to locate the enemy. They are armed with smooth sabres and smoothbore carbine muskets. Their gaudy, almost popinjay uniforms should not lead enemies to underestimate them as mere dandies - these are trained, disciplined and dangerous soldiers.

Hussars have a certain swashbuckling attitude towards the business of warfare, and the bandit origins of the Hungarian "huszárok" are certainly evident. Even non-Hungarian hussars cultivate a slighty barbarous air, and little private or enemy property is safe when they are around! Oddly, the were unusually democratic, and troopers expected to be consulted by their officers before attacking the enemy, again probably a legacy of their brigand heritage.

Historically, many nations adopted hussars after the Austrian type proved successful, and military fashions were influenced by the hussar's splendid and elaborate uniforms. Hussar uniforms became slightly caricatures, but remained very fashionable and popular, particularly with the ladies - perhaps it was the very tight breeches that were so appealing.

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Tactics

Hussars are fast, lightly armed Light Calvary.

They excel at cutting down routing soldiers, however they are also good strike troops. Hussars can take on light targets like Light Infantry, Skirmishers, Artillery and Guerrillas.

Short, quick raids are the best tactic used with these guys.

For example Hussars can quickly zip round the enemy and take out their Artillery. Then the Hussars retreat to your line or pick off another target.