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The Cavalry unites tow enthralling aspects of military life before the advent of the tank: the functions and behavior of horses in war and the duties, training, tradition and deeds of the men who rode them into battle. This fascinating subject is superbly illustrated with more than 200 painting, drawings, engravings and new battle maps.
James Lawford, in the book’s concluding chapter, pinpoints some enduring traits of the horsed cavalryman. “In war he was swift into action, instant of decision, careless of the consequences. In his passing he has left behind him a tradition of light-hearted, debonair elegance and reckless courage in battle that is still far from dead.” Whether a hussar, a lancer or a cuirassier, whether mounted on a small, darting pony or a majestic, heavy charger, his enthusiasm for combat was prodigious.
From the archers of Assyria to the lancers of World War I, the story had a span of some 3,000 years. It is told by a team of military historians, all of whom are authorities on the periods they have covered in their respective chapters. The Cavalry provides fascinating insight into the evolution of the cavalry, the battles fought, and the tactics used by these masters of warfare.
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(Subject: History & Development of Warfare - General) Techniques and triumphs of the Military Horseman: stories of the great cavalry regiments, their commanders and celebrated actions. The book provides the reader with an insight into the functions and behavior of cavalry horses in war, and the duties, training, traditions and deeds of the men who rode them. From the mounted archers of Assyria to the lancers of World War One, the story spans some 3,000 years. There are chapters on The Huns, Charlemagne and the Dawn of Chivalry, The Mongols, The Thirty Years' War, the English Civil War, Frederick the Great, Moguls and the Mahrattas, the Napoleonic Wars, The Crimean War and much more. Illustrated with more than 200 paintings, drawings, engravings and new battle maps. (Published: 1976) (Publisher: Sampson Low, Marston) (ISBN: 0562000461) (Pagination: Large format, 175pp, c200 b/w & colour illustrations) (Condition: fair in creased & chipped d/w) UL-XXXXXX. Seller Inventory # 17653-02
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The Cavalry
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The Cavalry - Techniques and Triumphs of the Military Horseman: The Stories of the Great Cavalry Regiments, Their Commanders, Their Celebrated Actions
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Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Seller Inventory # CHL10473089
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The cavalry / edited by James Lawford
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First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 176p : ill.(some col.), facsim, plans, ports ; 32 cm. Subjects: Cavalry drill and tactics History; Cavalry History; Military operations by cavalry, to 1939; Army operations by cavalry to 1939. 3 Kg. Seller Inventory # 414609
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Roxby Press, Maidenhead, 1976. Hard cover. Book Condition : Very good to near fine. Very clean text, superb photographs. Heavy book may incur extra postage. Previous owners signature inside cover. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Inventory #R017097. Seller Inventory # 017097
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The cavalry / edited by James Lawford
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First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 176p : ill.(some col.), facsim, plans, ports ; 32 cm. Subjects: Cavalry drill and tactics History; Cavalry History; Military operations by cavalry, to 1939; Army operations by cavalry to 1939. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 414609
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The Cavalry
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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 176pp, illustrated with more than 200 paintings, drawings, engravings and battle maps, index, decorated endpapers. Cloth boards in dustjacket. There are specialist contributions from Brig Peter Young, R A Crosbie-Weston, Curt Johnson, Dr T A Heathcote, Lt-Col Alan Shepperd, and David Chander. The book covers the functions and behaviour of horses in war and the duties, training, traditions and deeds of the men who rode them into battle. From the archers of Assyria to the lancers of World War I, the story has a span of 3,000 years. Size: Folio. Seller Inventory # 018311
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. illustrated with more than 200 paintings, drawings, engravings and battle maps, index, decorated endpapers. Cloth boards in dust jacket. There are specialist contributions from Brig Peter Young, R A Crosbie-Weston, Curt Johnson, Dr T A Heathcote, Lt-Col Alan Shepperd, and David Chander. The book covers the functions and behaviour of horses in war and the duties, training, traditions and deeds of the men who rode them into battle. From the archers of Assyria to the lancers of World War I, the story has a span of 3,000 years Dust jacket has a closed tear to top of spine edge. 176 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Military; Military & Warfare; ISBN: 0562000461. ISBN/EAN: 9780562000465. Inventory No: 260922. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries. Seller Inventory # 260922
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The Cavalry
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st. First edition hardback, 1976, with unclipped jacket. In overall very good used condition with only minor signs of age, handling and storage - dust jacket rubbed to edges (now protected); boards clean and crisp with slight bump to front upper rh corner tip. Binding tight and appears little read. Internally clean, no annotation or inscriptions; text and illustrations bright and clear throughout. Photographs available. Not an old library book. Seller Inventory # 230461
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The Cavalry
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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Ist Book Club Edition. Hardcover The Cavalry: Techniques and Triumphs of the Military Horseman: The Stories of the Great Cavalry Regiments, Their Commanders, Their Celebrated ActionsThis superbly illustrated book which includes battle maps, takes usthrough the history of the cavalry. It highlights two main aspects ofmilitary life before the advent of the tank: the functions and behaviourof cavalry horses in war, and the duties and training of the men who haveridden them into battle over the last 3000 years. Seller Inventory # 105056
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