Ebook: Warhorse : cavalry in ancient warfare
Author: Philip Sidnell
- Year: 2006
- Publisher: Hambledon Continuum
- City: London ; New York
- Language: English
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Cavalry were an important part of almost every ancient army, yet modern writers have neglected them in favour of the infantry of the Greek phalanx and the Roman legions. Warhorse seeks to correct this injustice. Phil Sidnell challenges the common view that ancient cavalry were useful for scouting and raiding but left the real fighting to the foot soldiers. In fact, he argues, they were often used in a shock role and�Read more...