Thoughts on the Role of Cavalry in Medieval Warfare
Jack Gassmann
This article explores the role of cavalry in medieval warfare starting with it’s origins Carolingian age, examining how was used as a strategic asset within context period on at an operational level, well tactics they were likely to have employed. Due my interest both warhorses and mounted combat research into use natural by-product. Using primary resources such first-hand accounts artwork secondary literature, summarizes findings research. Most historians, despite recognition that field-battles not heart soul warfare, still judge by their performance them. My show much greater concentration small unit actions, armament organization, centred chevauchées raiding subduing castles swift commando type take hold missions. The diversity forces are also examined lance integration crossbowmen bowmen for combined arms tactics.
Acta Periodica Duellatorum