04-20-2011, 01:31 AM
Hi Jurjen,
Although jumping is spectacular, I wonder if it would have been a common trait in cavalry tactics. I know some of you charge shield walls, but as far as I know, the cavalry was mainly used on the wings to really create havoc amongst archers, javelin throwers and other troops like those manning ballista and other projectile weapons stationed at the back of the front lines. This is where the speed of the horse really comes into play, as they were there before a shift of aim could be achieved. They were also great in clearing up any fleeing troops put to route, cutting them down as they fled from the battlefield.
Although jumping is spectacular, I wonder if it would have been a common trait in cavalry tactics. I know some of you charge shield walls, but as far as I know, the cavalry was mainly used on the wings to really create havoc amongst archers, javelin throwers and other troops like those manning ballista and other projectile weapons stationed at the back of the front lines. This is where the speed of the horse really comes into play, as they were there before a shift of aim could be achieved. They were also great in clearing up any fleeing troops put to route, cutting them down as they fled from the battlefield.
