Distance marching rates, infantry v cavalry

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I hate to spoil a good discussion, but ... what rapid strike force?![/quote]

The one mentioned in Nathan's post above; not his phrase and Hyland's phrase is, to be correct:

"It was based at Milan in a pivotal position, able to launch a very rapid attack by covering 50 miles (80km) per day"

I mentioned the Hyland reference to the distance cavalry could travel right at the very beginning of the thread and said I would give the source.

If there wasn't 25,000 cavalry sat in Milan, not the point I was making guv'nor!!