what was the function of the Roman cavalry?

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03-30-2007, 05:43 PM

Quote:Legionary Roman Cavalry decreased in number and importance, but all that meant was that Auxillary Roman and Allied Cavalry increased in number and importance.

And from the 3rd c. onwards, separate cavalry units became an even larger part of the regular army.

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what was the function of the Roman cavalry? - by Juul - 03-29-2007, 03:09 PM

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