Cavalry from Hoof to Track - Hardcover
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Cavalry from Hoof to Track - Hardcover
$122.40
by Roman Jarymowycz (Author), Robert M. Citino (Editor)
For centuries, mounted cavalry dominated the battlefield through shock and mobility. Man maintained a symbiotic relationship with the horse, which became particularly sacrosanct on the battlefield and even created a new, exalted social class. These mounted warriors sought to preserve their prestige despite the advent of new technologies threatening to render them obsolete. In Cavalry from Hoof to Track, Roman Jarymowycz traces the evolution of the cavalry from the warhorse to the armored tank and demonstrates how its survival is a history of determined and creative responses to the changing dynamics of modern warfare. Ultimately, he argues, the very concept of cavalry exists as its own state of mind.
The cavalry and its doctrine are misunderstood, and its tactics and operations remain a mystery for many civilians. New technology and the increased integration of the armed forces create the illusion that the cavalry no longer exists as a distinct military entity and philosophy. Jarymowycz clarifies these misconceptions by offering a comprehensible overview while explaining military terminology and outlining basic cavalry principles. The book concludes by suggesting how the cavalry will continue to evolve in response to contemporary third world conflicts, perhaps even reverting to its original, tactical role of close quarter combat.Author Biography
ROMAN JARYMOWYCZ is a lecturer at the Royal Military College of Canada and holds a doctorate in Military History from McGill University. He commanded The Royal Canadian Hussars, an armored cavalry regiment, and is now retired as Dean of the Canadian Forces Militia Command and Staff College. As an author, he has published articles and books specializing in the Operational Art.
Number of Pages: 316
Dimensions: 1.14 x 9.27 x 6.5 IN
Publication Date: December 30, 2007
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