Organization: How Armies are Formed for War

CHAPTER XVII

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THE EVOLUTION OF CAVALRY

Early Origins 192 Origin of true Cavalry in the “Reiters” 193 Cuirassiers--Carbineers--Dragoons 194 Cavalry under Maurice--under Gustavus--under Cromwell--under Frederick 195 Light Horse--Hussars--Lancers 197 Cavalry Brigades--Divisions 198