10-23-2006, 05:30 PM
Hi Felix,
In my previous post, you will find the same line of thought as in your comment. It is very important to realise it is the speed of the horse on the battlefield that makes the difference. Used at the flanks or even circling the drawn up enemy, they could really ruin the day of any "set battle" commander. Once a formation was shattered, they did ride through and mopped up the remains with swift and deadly action from horseback. Mind you, the examples you quote are of a much more recent time, although the use of cavalry as a rapid intervention force has stayed around a long time.
In my previous post, you will find the same line of thought as in your comment. It is very important to realise it is the speed of the horse on the battlefield that makes the difference. Used at the flanks or even circling the drawn up enemy, they could really ruin the day of any "set battle" commander. Once a formation was shattered, they did ride through and mopped up the remains with swift and deadly action from horseback. Mind you, the examples you quote are of a much more recent time, although the use of cavalry as a rapid intervention force has stayed around a long time.
