Dimensions
152 x 229 x 20mm
A complete account of the use of cavalry in ancient warfare, from its training and formations to its actual use in battle.
In the Ancient world, cavalry was an important part of almost all armies, for scouting and pursuit but above all for its shock role in the charge. Its role has often been undervalued because of the attention paid to the foot soldiers of the Greek phalanxes and Roman legions, but here is no doubting its significance. Warhorse is a complete account of the use of cavalry in ancient warfare, from its training and formations to its actual use in battle.