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Cavalry is now soldiers in tanks and AFV's
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Who was the Roman cavalry?
It depends on the timeframe. In the ancient times, the wealthy Romans made up the horsemen because they could afford it; at that time, the Roman citizens had to form the armies (not mercenaries or conscripted soldiers). Later, though, barbarians made up the bulk of the Roman forces including cavalry.
What did Winston churchill do when he grew up?
Cavalry officer.
How did the cavalry of Alexander the Great become so effective?
He combined the complementary capabilities of his forces - the infantry phalanx was the rock, the cavalry attacked from the flanks, and the light infantry made the link between phalanx and cavalry. The Persians eventually tried to copy this, having strong cavalry, but inferior infantry, but failed to produce a force which could stand up to
Who or what makes up a cavalry?
a group a people in the army who help people
What were the cavalry in ancient Rome?
The cavalry were soldiers on horseback as in all the armies up to the invention of the tank in the early 20th century. Cavalryman (equite) was also a term for the lower tier of the aristocracy, weather they actually served in the army's cavalry or not.
What is a 7 letter word for mounted soldiers?
Cavalry. Cavalry
What feature in ancient Greek warfare was the most difficult to master?
The Greeks did not have effective cavalry forces, and when faces with eg Persian cavalry, had to stay on rough, hilly grount to deny cavalry a charge which could break up their infantry ranks.
Who used Cavalry Swords?
The cavalry.
What is The cavalry?
In the US, prior to 1942, the US Cavalry was a mounted arm (horse units). It's missions were to exploit gaps made in enemy lines, conduct screening/security, and reconnaissance missions. The last US Horse Cavalry unit to fight from horse back was the US 26th Cavalry, which attacked Japanese light tanks in the Philippines during WWII in 1942. Congress officially de-activated (retired) the US Cavalry (Horse) in 1926. Post 1942, armor (tanks) have replaced the horse cavalry.
What is the origin of the term tarheel?
Just look up First North Carolina Cavalry for the answer.
Can you get an option 4 in your army contract if you sign up for 3 years as a cavalry scout?
no
What Union cavalry unit made a saber charge at the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863?
During the 1863 Battle of Chancellorsville, the Union's Eighth Pennsylvania's cavalry unit made a desperate charge at Stonewall Jackson's troops. Their goal was to slow down the Confederate advance but it failed.
