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Classic cavalry tactics, crucial to war, from Balaklava’s tragic charge.

Cavalry

Its History and Tactics

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  • Paperback

    264 pages

  • Release Date

    6 March 2020

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Summary

First published in 1853, Cavalry: Its History and Tactics had a major impact on military theorists and officers for decades. It was reprinted as a manual during the American Civil War, and its influence on European cavalry performance can be traced into World War I.

This intelligent work discusses the history and development of cavalry over the ages, advocates a program of reform for Britain’s horsed troops, and covers many aspects of equipment, training, drill, organization,…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781594163449
ISBN-10:1594163448
Author:Louis Edward Nolan
Publisher:Westholme Publishing, U.S.
Imprint:Westholme Publishing, U.S.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:264
Release Date:6 March 2020
Weight:330g
Dimensions:138mm x 215mm
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Cavalry by Louis Edward Nolan - ISBN: 9781594163449
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Critics Review

Praise for the Original Edition:

“The most masterly, and the most attractive book which has been written on Cavalry. It is an important contribution to military science.”–Morning Post

“Well written, full of interesting facts and valuable suggestions.”–Daily News

About The Author

Louis Edward Nolan

LOUIS EDWARD NOLAN (1818-1854) was born in Canada and lived in Scotland until he began his military career. He was aide-de-camp to General Richard Airey during the Crimean War.

JON COULSTON is Senior Lecturer in Ancient History and Archaeology at University of St Andrews. An expert in Roman and ancient warfare, he also reintroduced The Life of Belisarius by Lord Mahon and The First and Second Sikh Wars.

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