A report on Horses in warfare
The first evidence of horses in warfare dates from Eurasia between 4000 and 3000 BC. A Sumerian illustration of warfare from 2500 BC depicts some type of equine pulling wagons.
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Cavalry
6 linksHistorically, cavalry (from the French word cavalerie, itself derived from "cheval" meaning "horse") are soldiers or warriors who fight mounted on horseback.
Domestication of the horse
5 linksA number of hypotheses exist on many of the key issues regarding the domestication of the horse.
A number of hypotheses exist on many of the key issues regarding the domestication of the horse.
From there, use of horses spread across Eurasia for transportation, agricultural work, and warfare.
Arabian horse
4 linksBreed of horse that originated on the Arabian Peninsula.
Breed of horse that originated on the Arabian Peninsula.
The Arabian also developed the high spirit and alertness needed in a horse used for raiding and war.
Heavy cavalry
3 linksClass of cavalry intended to deliver a battlefield charge and also to act as a tactical reserve; they are also often termed shock cavalry.
Class of cavalry intended to deliver a battlefield charge and also to act as a tactical reserve; they are also often termed shock cavalry.
Although their equipment differed greatly depending on the region and historical period, heavy cavalry were generally mounted on large powerful warhorses, wore body armor, and armed with either lances, swords, maces, flails (disputed), battle axes, or war hammers; their mounts may also have been protected by barding.
Light cavalry
3 linksLight cavalry comprised lightly armed and armored cavalry troops mounted on fast horses, as opposed to heavy cavalry, where the mounted riders (and sometimes the warhorses) were heavily armored.
Knight
3 linksPerson granted an honorary title of knighthood by a head of state or representative for service to the monarch, the church or the country, especially in a military capacity.
Person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a head of state or representative for service to the monarch, the church or the country, especially in a military capacity.
The lords trusted the knights, who were skilled in battle on horseback.
Equestrianism
3 linksEquestrianism (from Latin equester, equestr-, equus, 'horseman', 'horse'), commonly known as horse riding (British English) or horseback riding (American English), includes the disciplines of riding, driving, and vaulting.
Equestrianism (from Latin equester, equestr-, equus, 'horseman', 'horse'), commonly known as horse riding (British English) or horseback riding (American English), includes the disciplines of riding, driving, and vaulting.
In ancient times chariot warfare was followed by the use of war horses as light and heavy cavalry.
Saddle
3 linksSupportive structure for a rider of an animal, fastened to an animal's back by a girth.
Supportive structure for a rider of an animal, fastened to an animal's back by a girth.
This invention gave great support for the rider, and was essential in later warfare.
Cavalry tactics
2 linksFor much of history, humans have used some form of cavalry for war and, as a result, cavalry tactics have evolved over time.
For much of history, humans have used some form of cavalry for war and, as a result, cavalry tactics have evolved over time.
Chariot tactics had been the basis for using the horse in war.