05-26-2010, 01:40 AM
Not only that, but the stamina of humans versus horses even in the short term of a single day over long distance has been tested a number of times over marathon type distances, with the humans often winning. A horse is essentially a 'short sprint' creature which is why horse races are seldom more than a mile or two......
Of course, it is not the speed of the men or animals that governs the distance a unit can march, but rather the 'impedimenta'/baggage/supplies each has attached.
Mounted troops that are 'expedita' ( without encumbrances/baggage) will on occasion outmarch infantry in a 'forced march', depending on various other factors.
Of course, it is not the speed of the men or animals that governs the distance a unit can march, but rather the 'impedimenta'/baggage/supplies each has attached.
Mounted troops that are 'expedita' ( without encumbrances/baggage) will on occasion outmarch infantry in a 'forced march', depending on various other factors.
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(It is a sweet and proper thing to die for ones country)
"No son-of-a-bitch ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country" - George C Scott as General George S. Patton
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