02-10-2007, 02:15 PM
There are no historical references for Jewish mounted warriors in the early principate but the army of king Herod (37-4 BCE). Josephus notes the present of Babylonian Jewish mounted archers under the leadership of one Zamaris (AJ 17.23-31). The city of Geba, founded by Herod, was called the 'city of cavalry' after the mounted veterans that were there settled after their discharge (BJ 3.36; AJ 15.294). As for the first and second Jewish revolts there are no such indications. However, there is clear evidence for the use of burden beasts by the rebels in both revolts.
If after all you are after a modern mounted IDF soldier I am afraid you won't be able to find one, as for the last 50 years or so the army is not using horses. However, mounted policemen are still rather active, for the equipment of which you might consult the following link that contains several images of this unit in action:
http://mentalblog.com/2006/02/horses-of-amona.html
Guy Stiebel
If after all you are after a modern mounted IDF soldier I am afraid you won't be able to find one, as for the last 50 years or so the army is not using horses. However, mounted policemen are still rather active, for the equipment of which you might consult the following link that contains several images of this unit in action:
http://mentalblog.com/2006/02/horses-of-amona.html
Guy Stiebel
