Roman swords are among a treasure trove of stunning artifacts found at the site of an ancient cavalry barracks in the U.K. Recent excavations at the Roman fort of Vindolanda just south of Hadrian’s ...
The last charge by a United States cavalry unit took place in 1942 on the island of Bataan during World War II. Confronted with mounted troops, the Japanese scattered. The U.S. Cavalry began in the ...
Key Point: Cavalry had been a crucial part of armies since antiquity, beginning soon after the domestication of the horse. The Greeks and Romans were skilled horsemen centuries before the invention of ...
“The history of mankind is carried on the back of a horse” is a saying that holds true for the Roman Empire, which expanded through the strength of its army, including its cavalry. An archaeological ...
Here’s What You Need to Remember: Cavalry was all but useless after the opening weeks of the First World War, at least on the Western Front. The static trench lines made it impossible for cavalry to ...
FORT BENNING, Ga. -- As a showcase for the fourth biennial Gainey Cup International Best Scout Squad Competition, the U.S. Army Armor School hosted the Scouts in Action demonstration, April 29, at Red ...
Winston Churchill once said, "Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it." Last week leaders from the 1st Cavalry Division and 3rd Cavalry Regiment spent time outside of the office ...