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'''Cavalry''' is the collective term for [[soldier]]s who fought on horseback and engage in face to face combat with the enemy. They were usually armed with swords or lances. | '''Cavalry''' is the collective term for [[soldier]]s who fought on horseback and engage in face to face combat with the enemy. They were usually armed with swords or lances. | ||
They are distinguishable from [[infantry]] and [[artillery]] troops. Mounted infantry who fought dismounted were called [[dragoon]]s | They are distinguishable from [[infantry]] and [[artillery]] troops. Mounted infantry who fought dismounted were called [[dragoon]]s. | ||
For more details see the article [[British Army Cavalry Regiments]] and the article [[East India Company Army]] for links details of cavalry regiments in the Presidency armies | For more details see the article [[British Army Cavalry Regiments]] and the article [[East India Company Army]] for links details of cavalry regiments in the Presidency armies | ||
Revision as of 15:54, 2 September 2010
Cavalry is the collective term for soldiers who fought on horseback and engage in face to face combat with the enemy. They were usually armed with swords or lances. They are distinguishable from infantry and artillery troops. Mounted infantry who fought dismounted were called dragoons. For more details see the article British Army Cavalry Regiments and the article East India Company Army for links details of cavalry regiments in the Presidency armies
External links
Cavalry Wikipedia