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It is Black Army, and yes, they used crossbows rather extensively.

Black Army also had battle wagons IIRC, although I am not certain on numbers. At any rate, Black Army actually has same number of infantry as GC, which means that initial engagement might still play out the same (that is, defensive infantry battle on Connington's part), except that utilization...

There is also the fact that Black Army has much more cavalry and troops in general (8 000 infantry, 20 000 cavalry vs 8 000 infantry, 2 000 cavalry) but no elephants, which I imagine might have significant impact on field battle outside the Storm's End against Mace Tyrell. Do we know what force...

Agreed. Though it is not like he has much choice. Militarily, they have unusually large number of cavalry for Westerosi standards - 20 000 cavalry out of 28 000 strong force. So I figure it may have impact on the campaign, particularly battle against Mace.

I was thinking more strategy / diplomacy and the upcoming battle with Reach forces.

By act of ROB, Golden Company is replaced by the Black Army under Pal Kiniszi, not long before Young Griff comes to them. Assuming that Kiniszi still decides to support YG in order to obtain employment / safe base for his army, what does this mean for invasion of Westeros?