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Neither one has a sole claim to it. Infantry and Cavalry are both dead in the water without support - that means truck drivers, supply specialists, ammunition handlers, etc. are just as essential. Put an infantry unit or cavalry unit on the ground without support, and both are equally dead in the water.
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Did the Buffalo Soldiers fight in the Spanish American War?
Yes, all four Regiments were involved. They included the:9th Cavalry.10th Cavalry,24th Infantry, and the25th Infantry.
Where Spartans good in war?
they were very effective against infantry, however they were a very easy target for cavalry
What is the difference between the cavalry and the infantry inthe roman army?
Cavalry/Infantry/DragoonCavalry rides to the battle and fights mounted. Traditionally on horseback, but motorized with humvees and helicopters nowdays.Infantry walks to the battle and fights on foot. But today, they may get to the front by truck, airplane, etc.Dragoons rode to the front but fought on foot. So today's infantry are really dragoons, but that term has disappeared.
What was the impact of the Union cavalry at the US Civil War Battle of Gaine's Mill?
There has been much discussion on the 5th Cavalry at the Battle of Gaine's Mill. There the defeated Union infantry was making an orderly retreat, and a counterattack led by the 5th Cavalry caused a major disorganization of the retreat. Some historians believe that the cavalry actually stemmed the infantry's unorganized retreat, allowing the infantry the necessary time to fall back in an orderly fashion.
What was the name of the most famous African American unit that fought during the war?
There were four US Army Regiments of African American or Buffalo Soldoers who saw service in the Spanish American War and they included the: 9th Cavalry Regiment. 10th Cavalry Regiment. 24th Infantry Regiment, and the 25th Infantry Regiment.
Which usually determined the outcome of a battle infantry or calvary?
The calvary because that what the British did in the Revolutionary War.
Did Poland use cavalry in World War 2?
Yes, but Poland used them only as mobile infantry and they charged on few occasions
What Napoleonic Era tactic did commanders in the US Civil War use the least?
US Civil War commanders avoided what had been a successful tactic in the Napoleonic era of warfare. This was the European reliance on heavy cavalry in battle. Part of this in the US was the lack of a cavalry tradition within the US military for each side. Part of the reason was based on vast amounts of forested topography. There was also the understanding that charging rifled armed infantry was a potential disaster. With that said, cavalry was used but in a unique manner. When confronting infantry, cavalry soldiers often dismounted to fight. By the use of rifles and sabers. In a manner of speaking, the cavalry became mounted infantry.
What type of battle formations were designated for cavalry units in the US Civil War?
For the most part both sides in the US Civil War had the identical theories on cavalry combat. Civil War generals such as George B. McClellan, Henry W. Halleck emphasized the saber. West Point instructor, Dennis Hart Mahan held the same ideas. Of course cavalry was also vital in reconnaissance. Few commanders expected cavalry units to rely on firearms. The "saber and spurs" theory believed cavalry charges designed to break through enemy infantry lines was the best technique.
What help the seventh cavalry regiment in the Vietnam war?
The 7th Cav was a grunt unit (Airmobile Infantry, a fancy name for helicopter transported infantrymen). There were many Cavalry outfits in the Vietnam War: (Not full Regiments; the only full regiment was the 11th ACR), just to name a few: 1. 1st Cavalry Regiment 2. 4th Cavalry Regiment 3. 5th Cavalry Regiment 4. 8th Cavalry Regiment 5. 9th Cavalry Regiment 6. 10th Cavalry Regiment 7. 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (11th ACR) 8. 12th Cavalry Regiment 9. 17th Cavalry Regiment
How many people had swords in the rev war?
All officers. In the infantry, sergeants also were supposed to have a sword. In the cavalry, mounted men of all ranks were supposed to have a saber.
What Calvary units from NY were in World War 1?
During World War I, several cavalry units from New York served, notably the 1st New York Cavalry, also known as the "Lincoln Cavalry," and the 10th New York Cavalry, which was part of the National Guard. The 1st New York Cavalry was involved in various campaigns and was later restructured into infantry units. Additionally, the 102nd Cavalry Regiment, which was formed from the New Jersey National Guard but included personnel from New York, also participated in the conflict. These units contributed to reconnaissance and support roles during the war.
