<P> Horse cavalry began to be phased out after World War I in favour of tank warfare , though a few horse cavalry units were still used into World War II , especially as scouts . By the end of World War II , horses were seldom seen in battle , but were still used extensively for the transport of troops and supplies . Today , formal battle ready horse cavalry units have almost disappeared , though the United States Army Special Forces used horses in battle during the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan . Horses are still seen in use by organized armed fighters in Third World countries . Many nations still maintain small units of mounted riders for patrol and reconnaissance , and military horse units are also used for ceremonial and educational purposes . Horses are also used for historical reenactment of battles , law enforcement , and in equestrian competitions derived from the riding and training skills once used by the military . </P>
<P> Horse cavalry began to be phased out after World War I in favour of tank warfare , though a few horse cavalry units were still used into World War II , especially as scouts . By the end of World War II , horses were seldom seen in battle , but were still used extensively for the transport of troops and supplies . Today , formal battle ready horse cavalry units have almost disappeared , though the United States Army Special Forces used horses in battle during the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan . Horses are still seen in use by organized armed fighters in Third World countries . Many nations still maintain small units of mounted riders for patrol and reconnaissance , and military horse units are also used for ceremonial and educational purposes . Horses are also used for historical reenactment of battles , law enforcement , and in equestrian competitions derived from the riding and training skills once used by the military . </P>
when was the last time horses were used in war
when was the last time horses were used in war
after World War I
after World War I