Red Box 1/72 War of the Roses European Mounted Men-at-Arms # 72047

Name: Red Box 1/72 War of the Roses European Mounted Men-at-Arms # 72047
Brand: Red Box
SKU: RB72047
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During the Wars of the Roses, mounted men-at-arms were among the most important and prestigious soldiers on the battlefield.

Drawn from the nobility and gentry, these heavily equipped warriors formed the core of the armies fighting for the rival houses of York and Lancaster.

Men-at-arms were typically clad in full plate armour, offering a high level of protection against swords, arrows, and other weapons of the time.

When mounted, they rode powerful warhorses, sometimes protected with partial armour known as barding.

Their primary weapon for cavalry charges was the lance, designed to deliver a devastating impact against enemy formations, followed by swords, maces, or war hammers for close combat.

Despite their role as cavalry, many men-at-arms in the Wars of the Roses often fought on foot once battle was joined.

English warfare during this period increasingly favoured dismounted combat, with knights and nobles leading infantry formations rather than relying solely on traditional cavalry charges.

This approach was partly influenced by the effectiveness of longbowmen and the challenges of terrain, which could limit the impact of mounted assaults.

Mounted men-at-arms were still crucial for mobility—allowing commanders to move quickly across the battlefield, pursue fleeing enemies, or respond to changing situations.

They also played a key role in skirmishes and the opening phases of engagements, where shock action could disrupt enemy lines.

Battles such as Towton (1461), one of the largest and bloodiest conflicts of the war, demonstrated both the importance and the limitations of heavy cavalry.

While mounted troops provided power and prestige, the outcome of many engagements ultimately depended on disciplined infantry and missile troops.

Overall, mounted men-at-arms of the Wars of the Roses represent the final phase of medieval knighthood in England—combining traditional cavalry roles with the evolving realities of late med

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