AWI Regimental Commanders - How did they go into battle?

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I have recenly seen pictures of a very Nice Napoleonic miniatures collection
that had all the Regimental commanders on horseback. This made me wonder - did
regeimental commanders in the British, Hessian, Continental and Militia forces
go into battle on horseback too or did just the Generals have horses on tha
battlefield?

Thanks,

Mike

 

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It was usual for all comapny officers ( captains, lieutenants and
ensigns) to be on foot, and field grade officers (majors and above)
to be on horseback in all armies.

Mike Parrott wrote:
> I have recenly seen pictures of a very Nice Napoleonic miniatures collection
> that had all the Regimental commanders on horseback. This made me wonder - did
> regeimental commanders in the British, Hessian, Continental and Militia forces
> go into battle on horseback too or did just the Generals have horses on tha
> battlefield?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike