Cavalry: The History of Mounted Warfare

by John Ellis

The author explores in detail the history of mounted warfare which in reality is a history of war itself. For over 3,000 years the mounted warrior was a dominant figure, mobility and speed of the horse were invaluable, and the charge itself often the defining moment of any battle. The author has gone to great lengths to make this a highly readable, well researched, beautifully illustrated history. This book will delight everyone interested in military history and those who are thrilled by the special 'romance' of the horse in warfare.

Genres: Military Fiction, Nonfiction, Military History

208 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 2004

About the author

John Ellis was born in Bradford and educated at the Universities of Sussex and Manchester. He was a lecturer in the latter's department of Military Studies. His books include The Sharp End: The Fighting Man in World War II; The Social History of the Machine Gun, Eye-Deep in Hell, an account of trench life in the Great War; Cassino: The Hollow Victory; and Brute Force: Allied Strategy and Tactics in the Second World War.

Reviews

[Nick Harriss · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent history of mounted warfare. The most interesting element was how militarily ineffective cavalry had become long before it was consigned to the history books, but maintained its high status as a legacy of aristocracy and class.