![]() ![]() These units were organized into groups of one hundred fifty and served as scouts and to ensure the flanks of the army was secured. These missile soldiers were also considered auxiliary units and existed differently within the Legionary structure.Ĭavalry forces were raised as necessary and unlike the other conscripted soldiers came from volunteers who provided their own equipment. Missile soldiers were organized into groups of one hundred twenty-five to five hundred and usually placed at the heads of army formations during battle. Missile soldiers were raised by conscripting one in every fifteen, or one male per family (changing depending on the day) were equipped with either javelins, numbering around fifteen, or slings that were loaded with lead bullets. Of course, as later stated these larger units of conscripts were then broken down into groups of fifty to fit the pre-Gabinian reform Legionary structure and would be commanded by a lesser noble, usually a knight or baron. Many of the more prosperous settlements across Lordaeron, like Vandermar and Brill, could support multiple units of five hundred soldiers. These infantry were organized into units of one hundred fifty to five hundred, with most units being composed of men from that village or town. These units were infantry, missile soldiers, cavalry, and auxiliary soldiers, mostly mercenaries and allied units.ĭuring times of war, one in every eight in a village, or one male per family (changing throughout the course of the Duchy’s history as a way to find the most efficient way to conscript) were raised and given simple short swords and shields, or a spear (of around 12ft) and a shield. The army had four different types of units, and where conscripts fell into these units depended on state wealth and the wealth of the individual. The Duchy of Lordaeron, like many other regions at the time, used a simple conscription system for all of its history, including well into the days of the Kingdom of Lordaeron. The Crusade's Historical Society also notes that sometimes it will seem like this is the overall history of Lordaeron, of which because of the subject, some parts will collide. This has been compiled by the Argent Crusade's Historical Society. The following is a history of Lordaeron's Army from its creation during the days of the Duchy of Lordaeron to the modern day. 1.9.3 Stromwindian Backed Lordaeronian Reclaimers.1.4.1 Alteraci-Lordaeronian River Valley War.The Lordaeronian Army was essentially destroyed during the Third War. The Lordaeronian Army was the main fighting force of the Kingdom of Lordaeron and before that the Duchy of Lordaeron during the Dissolution Period. See also, House of Menethil, Lordaeron Peerage, Lordaeron Organizations, Argent Lordaeron ![]()
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