11-06-2014, 02:50 PM
Quote:We have the judgement of resident cavalry expert Moi (a long long time ago!) that the slopes around the Dunstable site are by no means too steep for horses. The cavalry attack the British flanks; they are not required to support the infantry, who are charging out from the defile onto the plain in any case...
As flattered as I am by this reference (and yes, I'm posting in the thread again!!) I am not an expert (ex= has been ... spert/spurt = a drip under pressure ) b ut merely someone who tries to balance what a horse can/can't do against some of the wilder fantasies of both archaeologists and re-enactors.
But the hills aren't too steep, erosion not withstanding :evil:
Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!