01-16-2018, 12:51 AM
The earliest attested use of any type of cavalry by the Chinese was in the late 4th century BC. In the western Zhou period (1046–771 BC) it was totally unknown.
I am currently reading Robert Gaebel's Cavalry Operations in the Ancient Greek World. He follows your definition. But others, IMO the majority of scholars, refer to the weight and protective character of the armour.
(01-15-2018, 08:16 AM)Dan Howard Wrote: The terms "heavy" and "light" have nothing to do with equipment; they refer to how the unit is deployed.
I am currently reading Robert Gaebel's Cavalry Operations in the Ancient Greek World. He follows your definition. But others, IMO the majority of scholars, refer to the weight and protective character of the armour.
Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)
