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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.
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
== External links ==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalry Cavalry] Wikipedia
[[Category:Military Terms]]
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
== External links ==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalry Cavalry] Wikipedia
[[Category:Military Terms]]
