what was the function of the Roman cavalry?

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04-04-2007, 11:33 AM

Wasn't the cavalry always posted on the flanks of the roman battle line?
So the primary function must have been to defeat the opposite cavalry, to protect the flanks, to assault the flanks,... and not to directly assault the infantry battle line?

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

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