01-28-2011, 12:32 PM
Well, I meant that I stood corrected about Omdurman. 
I still think that it did happen sometimes. I'm not saying it was a good idea or a common occurence. I just disagree that it NEVER happend, and I agree that's generally not a good idea (Attacking the enemy where he's strongest head-on is pretty much never a good idea)
And I definitely would prefer to charge into the enemy's flanks and/or rear. Even if I knew my armour and my horse's armour was good enough.
That's what cavalry's for after, they've got better maneuverability, let the infantry take the enemy infantry in the front and pin them while me and my fellow cataphracts ride around the back of the enemy infantry, kill their cavalry and then ride them down from behind at our leisure.
I still think that it did happen sometimes. I'm not saying it was a good idea or a common occurence. I just disagree that it NEVER happend, and I agree that's generally not a good idea (Attacking the enemy where he's strongest head-on is pretty much never a good idea)
And I definitely would prefer to charge into the enemy's flanks and/or rear. Even if I knew my armour and my horse's armour was good enough.
That's what cavalry's for after, they've got better maneuverability, let the infantry take the enemy infantry in the front and pin them while me and my fellow cataphracts ride around the back of the enemy infantry, kill their cavalry and then ride them down from behind at our leisure.
Ben.
