Medieval Calvary Throughout time horses have played an important role in society. Since their first introduction, they have continued to prove that they are a valuable asset. The horse fulfilled this role durning the middle ages to almost a key, in both personal and state affiars. It was in state affairs during the middle ages that the Cavalry rose to become an important part of the battle stratagies of medieval commanders. The unit of choice …
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…unsurpassed amount of time. With its first usage by the Romans in 400s, the cavalry was still in use into the begging of the 1900s. It was in WWI that commanders on both sides of the battle lines were still sending cavalry charges over the top. It was then during WWI that the new and upcoming weapon of choice, the gun, claimed its final dominace over the once glourious and illustrious campaign of the cavalry.