Brunswicker Dragoons (ETW Unit)
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| Class | Elite Dragoons |
| Unit Size | 80 Men |
| Weaponry | Carbines and Sabers |
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| Region | England |
| Recruitment Cost | 1240 |
| Upkeep Cost | 310 |
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| Building Requirements | Barracks |
| Technology Requirements | Shortened Carbines |
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Overview
Brunswicker dragoons are versatile troops; they have a powerful charge that can break enemy infantry formations, and can ride to critical spots on the battlefield to lend support to beleaguered allies. However, should they be pitted against infantry formed in square their charge will fall short of the power achieved by heavy cavalry units. They do have the advantage of being armed with carbine muskets, but they are trained to use these when on foot; dragoons should not be expected to engage in close combat effectively when dismounted.
The Brunswicker Dragoons (and other Brunswicker units) left Germany for America under the command of Col Friedrich Riedesel in 1776. When the dragoons arrived in America they did so without horses. They were payed as heavy infantrymen and acted in this capacity for many of the early campaigns. At the Battle of Bennington most of the 120 men were either killed or captured, dramatically reducing the size of the unit. Those that did survive rejoined the main body of the British troops after the surrender at Saratoga. This under-strength regiment remained in garrison duty in Canada until 1783, when it returned to Brunswick.
Details
The Brunswick Dragoons are an elite Dragoon unit recrutable in England and available only to Great Britain. Dragoons can act as a light cavalry force as well as quick-response firepower thanks to their carbines. All Dragoons have the option to dismount and act as Infantry; however, they are still ill-suited for taking on proper Line Infantry due to their inferior numbers and melee statistics. Dragoons have 25% more manpower than other horse regiments. However, even with this advantage in numbers they cannot normally take on Heavy or even Light Cavalry without support.
