Light Reiter

Light Reiter is a regular cavalry unit in Cossacks 3.

Background
The Polish light cavalry comprised Polish noblemen, Lithuanian Tatars, Moldavians, valahs and Cossacks. It varied greatly in structure, weaponry and equipment. These warriors usually fought in extended formation and were armed with a sabre, pistols, a lance and sometimes a bow and a lasso. Light riders were the most effective troops for outflanking formations and raiding the enemy's rear. Polish authorities paid much attention to cavalry training and equipment - often to the prejudice of infantry though.