{"title":"Pike \u0026amp; Shotte Boxing","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Pike \u0026amp; Shotte Boxing – Historical Regiments \u0026amp; Battles of the 16th–17th Centuries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003ePike \u0026amp; Shotte\u003c\/strong\u003e is the popular historical tabletop game from Warlord Games that depicts the major conflicts of the 16th and 17th centuries: the Thirty Years' War, the English Civil War, the Italian Wars, and numerous other European power struggles. The \u003cstrong\u003ePike \u0026amp; Shotte boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e contain complete regiments, army starter sets, cavalry units, and artillery that faithfully recreate the warfare of the era. The boxes offer everything you need for authentic battles between musketeers, pikemen, cuirassiers, and dragoons. Thanks to its clearly structured rules, the system is suitable for both historical reenactors and experienced wargamers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \nParticularly popular are the \u003cstrong\u003eregimental boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e , which depict musketeers and pikemen in the typical formations of the period. The models are made of high-quality plastic or metal and include numerous options for individual poses, hat and helmet designs, and weapon variations. For cavalry enthusiasts, the boxes offer impressive units such as cuirassiers, light cavalry, dragoons, and royalist cavalry, significantly expanding the tactical possibilities. The boxes are complemented by artillery sets with cannons, crews, and officers. The clear historical accuracy, cleanly sculpted uniforms, and detailed armor make Pike \u0026amp; Shotte a popular system for both painters and gamers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \nIf you want to play large-scale, authentic battles in the style of the early modern period, \u003cstrong\u003ePike \u0026amp; Shotte boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e are just what you need. They allow you to build thematically appropriate armies, whether you want to portray a Protestant general in the Thirty Years' War, a Royalist in the English Civil War, or an Italian city-state. The combination of regiments, cavalry, and artillery creates a believable and varied battlefield. At Radaddel, you'll find a wide selection of Pike \u0026amp; Shotte boxes – perfect for hobbyists, painters of historical miniatures, and fans of epic formation battles. Build your army now and lead it into the historical conflicts of Europe.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","products":[{"product_id":"pike-shotte-cavalry","title":"Pike \u0026amp; Shotte Cavalry","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePike \u0026amp; Shotte Cavalry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cavalry of this period were typically very heavily armoured. They rode large warhorses that alone were capable of intimidating infantry. The riders were protected by breastplates and very sturdy helmets. Their offensive weapons included a selection of pistol, sword, or axe. If possible, they carried carbines for long-range combat. These models can be assembled as Royalist and Parliamentarian cavalry of the English Civil War, or as one of the diverse regiments during the Thirty Years' War.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48015828549875,"sku":"114335","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8699\/8771\/files\/114335-pike-shotte-cavalry-wgp-21-1.webp?v=1781190581"},{"product_id":"pike-shotte-infantry-regiment","title":"Pike \u0026amp; Shotte Infantry Regiment","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePike \u0026amp; Shotte Infantry Regiment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePike \u0026amp; Shotte Infantry Regiment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 17th century, large regular armies were for the first time equipped and supplied by the state. Many units, though not all, were for the first time uniformly dressed and formed into regiments, brigades and battalions. The tactical norm was to position two equal \"wings\" of musketeers on the flanks of a central block of pikemen armed with 16-foot pikes. While the \"slow-firing\" musketeers held down the enemy, the main task of the pikemen was to hold the centre and provide protection from cavalry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48015828877555,"sku":"114336","price":26.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8699\/8771\/files\/114336-pike-shotte-infantry-regiment-wgp-22-1.webp?v=1781190584"},{"product_id":"landsknecht-pikemen-30","title":"Landsknecht Pikemen (30)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLandsknecht Pikemen (30)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandsknecht Pikemen (30)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe late 15th and early 16th centuries in Europe were characterised by almost constant warfare. National \"standing armies\" were unknown, and the ambitions of the rulers depended on the mercenaries they could afford to hire.\u003cbr\u003eThe Landsknechte were founded by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I in response to the Swiss mercenary pikes that had dominated battlefields for decades before the Italian Wars (1494-1559).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Italian Wars, Landsknecht tactics adapted much more than those of the Swiss, and the use of firearms in conjunction with pikes gave them at least a tactical advantage.\u003cbr\u003eThe toughest of a rough lot were the veteran Doppelsöldner - soldiers with double pay. Their extra pay was for voluntarily fighting at the front lines and the associated risk. The trick was to survive to collect the extra pay!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Doppelsöldner were usually armed with an arquebus or crossbow and positioned in front of the main blocks of pikemen. Alternatively, they could be armed with vicious six-foot long two-handed swords, or halberds of equal length. Landsknechte armed with two-handed swords were usually found in the front ranks of pike blocks or occasionally detached to form their own unit for special tasks and to protect the unit's colour group. The famous German mercenaries, the Black Band, included 2,000 two-handed swordsmen.\u003cbr\u003eThe Landsknechte, like other troops, used the crossbow and later the new arquebus black powder weapon for skirmishes in front of the pike blocks or as a separate tactical unit. 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National \"standing armies\" were unknown, and the ambitions of empires depended on the mercenaries they could afford to hire.\u003cbr\u003eLandsknechts were initiated by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I in response to the Swiss mercenary pikemen, who had dominated the battlefields for decades before the Italian Wars (1494-1559).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey could be found in most armies of Western Europe at that time; even on the British Isles, they appeared in the service of Henry VIII. Clashes between rival Landsknecht regiments, which became known as the \"Evil War,\" were particularly bloody.\u003cbr\u003eThe most striking aspect of a Landsknecht troop was their strange attire. 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With no organised national armies, the battlefields were the domain of the mercenary companies of the day - none more so than the colourfully dressed Landsknechts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey could be found in most armies of Western Europe of the era, even appearing in the British Isles in the service of Henry VIII. Particularly bloody were the clashes between rival Landsknecht regiments, which became known as the 'Evil War'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toughest of a rough lot were the veteran Doppelsöldner - 'double pay men'. Their extra pay was for volunteering to be in the forefront and the added risk that entailed. The trick was to survive to collect the extra pay!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Doppelsöldner were most often armed with the arquebus or crossbow and deployed ahead of the main pike blocks. Alternatively they might be armed with the vicious two-handed swords, the Zweihänders, or equally lengthy halberds. 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However, unlike their Hungarian counterparts, the Polish Hajduks formed the core of the Polish infantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe role of the Hajduks in the Polish army was to support the cavalry by providing fire support while the mounted troops prepared to charge. They were versatile soldiers, equipped with arquebuses and short swords for close combat should the enemy manage to get close. This combination made them particularly effective infantry in the late 1500s and early 1600s. However, the development of muskets rendered arquebus-armed Hajduks obsolete, and by the end of the 17th century, they had been replaced by Western-style musket troops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 metal Hajduk infantrymen (including a command group consisting of officer, standard bearer, and musician).\u003cbr\u003eFlag sheet.\u003cbr\u003ePlastic bases.\u003cbr\u003eMiniature sculpted by Wojtek Flis. 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Despite their somewhat old-fashioned appearance, they were very effective troops, using their speed to assault their opponents' flanks; their armour and hand weapons giving them an advantage in close-quarters combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften they would support the charge of the Winged Hussars, taking advantage of the gaps created by the Hussars and pursuing fleeing troops. The Polish army could be brutally effective: skilled Hajduks would provide covering fire as the Winged Hussars devastated enemy formations with their charges, whereupon the Pancerni cavalry would be quick to exploit any gaps and harry the routed enemy formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 multi-part metal Pancerni Heavy Cavalry (including a command group of officer, standard bearer and musician).\u003cbr\u003eFlag sheet.\u003cbr\u003ePlastic bases.\u003cbr\u003eModel designed by Wojtek Flis. 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While the Ottomans were always skilled horsemen throughout their history, they never fully committed to heavy cavalry in the Western style, instead preferring light cavalry as vanguards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNevertheless, most Ottoman armies included swift Sipahi cavalry, who fought with lances and swords and were equipped with shields and mail shirts. The Sipahis sought to break up enemy formations and attack isolated units, then retreating to the Ottoman infantry before the enemy could regroup. They were joined by the Sultan's elite \"Six Divisions of Cavalry,\" the Kapikulu Sipahis, who formed the Sultan's bodyguard and were equipped with the finest gear in the Ottoman army.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn general, the Sipahis formed a large and important part of most Ottoman armies throughout the Pike \u0026amp; Shotte era, though the rise of firearms diminished their effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 multi-part metal Ottoman Sipahi cavalry figures (including a command group consisting of officer, standard bearer, and musician).\u003cbr\u003eBrass spears.\u003cbr\u003ePlastic bases.\u003cbr\u003eMiniature sculpted by Ronnie Shilton. 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These children were indoctrinated and raised in an environment of strict discipline and training, ideal for creating a fighting force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe corps was divided into \"Ortas,\" equivalent to a battalion, and at the height of Janissary power in the late 16th century, there were 196 Ortas. These were divided into border troops (Cemaat), Sultan's household and bodyguard formations (Beyliks), provincial reserves (Sekbans), and cadet forces (Ajemi). Each Orta was led by a Cobaci or \"soup cook,\" a title signifying humility before the Sultan, as well as an Asci Usta (master chef). Culinary traditions played an important role throughout the Janissary corps, as successful leaders needed to be able to provide for their men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless of their discipline and impressive battle record, the Janissaries were also at the forefront of many military innovations. They wore uniforms and distinctive headgear at a time when army uniforms were practically unknown. They were the first military units to march in time to music, and also the first to widely employ firearms. The fact that they were paid professional soldiers living in organized barracks was also unusual from a Western perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe social status of the Janissary corps was also noteworthy; as they were neither free men nor common slaves, they formed a unique social class. The Agha, the head of the corps, was one of the most powerful men in the Ottoman Empire, and over the years, the Janissaries took on important government positions and professions within society. This increase in power would prove to be their downfall, as they effectively became kingmakers, killing Sultans they disliked and becoming a corrupt parody of their former glory and a law unto themselves. 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