ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CAVALRY
From French cavallerie, from Italian cavalleria, from cavaliere horseman.
9 QUOTES WITH «CAVALRY»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
cavalry.
The American army between world wars after World War I had virtually disintegrated. It was a very small force, given largely to practicing cavalry charges on western outposts.
It is remarkable that this people, though unarmed, dares attack an armed foe; the infantry defy the cavalry, and by their activity and courage generally prove victors.
In front of us was not a line but a fortress position, twenty miles deep, entrenched and fortified, defended by masses of machine-gun posts and thousands of guns in a wide arc. No chance for cavalry!
We used to root for the Indians against the cavalry, because we didn't think it was fair in the history books that when the cavalry won it was a great victory, and when the Indians won it was a massacre.
Most Americans probably aren't aware that there was a time in this country when tanks and cavalry were massed on Pennsylvania Avenue to chase away the unemployed.
By the last returns to the Department of War the militia force of the several States may be estimated at 800,000 men - infantry, artillery, and cavalry.
There had so lately been a large force of Spanish cavalry at the village, which had made a great impression on the minds of the young men, as to their power, consequence, which my appearance with 20 infantry was by no means calculated to remove.
Of course no one thought of anything except of attacking the enemy. It lies in the instinct of every German to rush at the enemy wherever he meets him, particularly if he meets hostile cavalry.
It's hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look funny on a horse.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CAVALRY»
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cavalry in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
cavalry and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The 4th North Carolina
Cavalry in the Civil War: A History ...
The roster comprises a large part of the book and provides biographical, genealogical and military information about each soldier.
Neil Hunter Raiford, 2003
2
The 106th
Cavalry's Story
The History of the106th Calvary, an illinois National Guard unit from 1898 to the present
3
Wellington's Heavy
Cavalry
Bryan Fosten explores the history, organisation and uniforms of Wellington's Heavy Cavalry.
This book provides a comprehensive account of the Roman cavalry and the current state of knowledge concerning it.
Karen R. Dixon, Pat Southern, 2013
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Cavalry; its history, management, and uses in war ... With ...
Jean ROEMER. manship—Cavalry under Epaminondas; Philip; Alexander;
Philopcxamen, eta—Men selected for cavalry service—Division into Heavy and
Light Cavalry—Mixed Cavalry—Armament—Swords, daggers, lances, javelins, ...
6
The 2nd North Carolina
Cavalry
The Second North Carolina Cavalry fought its first major battle in its home state at New Bern on March 14, 1862, and narrowly escaped with its men and reputation intact.
7
Cavalry Operations in the Ancient Greek World
In this comprehensive narrative, Robert E. Gaebel challenges conventional views of cavalry operations in the Greek world.
8
Armor-
Cavalry Regiments: Army National Guard Lineage
Squadron C, Cavalry (see ANNEX 2), and the 3d Squadron, Cavalry (organized
11 September 1911 with Headquarters at Albany), to form the 1st Cavalry
Regiment with Headquarters at New York. Expanded 11 March 1912 to form the
1st ...
Jeffrey Lynn Pope, Leonid E. Kondratiuk, 1995
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Wellington's Light
Cavalry
Bryan Fosten provides an in depth account of the organization, uniforms and history of Wellington's Light Cavalry in a text backed by numerous illustrations including eight full page colour plates by the author himself.
10
British
Cavalry Equipments 1800-1941
This revised edition of Mike Chappell's original Men-at-Arms 138 represents nearly 20 years' new research.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CAVALRY»
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cavalry is used in the context of the following news items.
New leaders join 1st Cavalry Division
FORT HOOD — The 1st Cavalry Division welcomed two new deputy commanders to its team this morning, in a ceremony at Fort Hood's Cooper ... «The Killeen Daily Herald, Jul 15»
The cavalry arrives!
The Canadian Armed Forces have arrived in Prince Albert as part of a large-scale effort to combat northern wlidfires. «Prince Albert Daily Herald, Jul 15»
Beijing bringing in the cavalry to stem stock losses may not help
Some analysts took a more cautious view of measure announced to support China's stock markets, questioning whether the gains were sustainable following ... «Hong Kong Standard, Jul 15»
War Horses: Household Cavalry On Holkham Beach
With much of the country basking in summer sunshine the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment have swapped London for the beaches of ... «Forces TV, Jul 15»
Polish paratroopers, US cavalry begin allied training
Soldiers from P Troop, 4th Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, along with Polish soldiers from the 6th Airborne Brigade, participate in an ... «DVIDS, Jul 15»
'Cavalry's coming' for Blues
“The cavalry's coming,” said forward Brenden Morrow, who participated in an optional skate Tuesday along with top-line forward T.J. Oshie. «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
Buzz Band of the Week - Cavalry
Step forward, Cavalry. A quintet who owe they sound to the American heartland; complete with refined vocal harmonies, beautifully textured ... «Liverpool Echo, Jul 15»
9th Cavalry Regiment reunited in ceremony at National Infantry …
Fifty years after 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division was among the first units to battle the enemy in Vietnam, original ... «Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Jul 15»
1st Cavalry soldiers begin mission along DMZ in Korea
Soldiers with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, inspect their M1 Abrams ... «The Killeen Daily Herald, Jul 15»
1st Cavalry Division soldiers honor 3 veterans at funeral
KILLEEN — Sgt. Laurtiz Dent, with the 96th Transportation Company, 1st Cavalry Sustainment Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, heard about an ... «The Killeen Daily Herald, Jul 15»
