THE HISTORY OF CAVALRY

(Subject: History & Development of Warfare - General) The history and development of cavalry from the 16th to the 20th Centuries. The book examines its tactical and operational role, its impact on battles, organisation, weapons, equipment, pennants and flags. There are numerous full page and double page colour plates illustrating uniforms, equipment, major battles and regiments. Amongst the military engagements featured are the Wars of the League of Augsburg and the Spanish Succession, the American War of Independence and Civil War, The Napoleonic and Crimean Wars, the Russian Civil Wars and the Great War (Published: 1989) (Publisher: Facts on File) (ISBN: 0816021872) (Pagination: Large format, 280pp, 135 col & 93 b/w illustrations, 5 tables) (Condition: Mint in d/w) UL-XXXXXX.