The History Of Cavalry

 

The history and development of cavalry from the 16th to the 20th Centuries. The book examines its tactical and operational role, its impact on battles, organisation, weapons, equipment, pennants and flags. There are numerous full page and double page colour plates illustrating uniforms, equipment, major battles & regiments. Amongst the military engagements featured are the Wars of the League of Augsburg & the Spanish Succession, the American War of Independence & Civil War, The Napoleonic & Crimean Wars, the Russian Civil Wars & the Great War. Tribute to a fighting art that many consider to be the most prestigious of all warrior disciplines. The book duscusses in chronological order the major battles and wars in which cavalry played a vital role. Iillustrations depict the many different types of cavalry horses and the whole range of military regalia worn by cavalry soldiers of different states and nations, from the middle of the 17th century onwards.

 

Z Grbasic & V Vuksic

Hardcover large format 280pp Facts On File 1989 1st Ed

 

Fine/Fine

Book Code:  SH1629