10-07-2013, 08:58 AM
There was a renaissance of melee-based cavalry during the 17th century. Caracole tactics was also abandoned then.
Pistol-based cavalry tended to be efficient against poorly trained lancers, which was proven in several battles in France.
However, whenever pistol-based cavalry encountered well-trained and disciplined lancers, they were getting slaughtered.
Pistol-based cavalry tended to be efficient against poorly trained lancers, which was proven in several battles in France.
However, whenever pistol-based cavalry encountered well-trained and disciplined lancers, they were getting slaughtered.