07-07-2012, 09:41 PM
Will you stop shooting the messenger please - it wasn't me who brought this up!! :?
It is an almost unbelievable amount of horse power to us and as been shown perhaps not an accurate of Cheeseman 1914. But then in 1914 there were much larger cavalry forces known than in our times. (Indeed even now; Her Majesty currently owns more horses than tanks which is a tad worrying!)
Hence the huge question mark over logistics.
Have a look at this
Quote: Second, and part of what I've been looking at these last 6 months - does anyone else think that that is a completely incredible amount of military horsepower? And I mean 'beyond credibility'!.....
It is an almost unbelievable amount of horse power to us and as been shown perhaps not an accurate of Cheeseman 1914. But then in 1914 there were much larger cavalry forces known than in our times. (Indeed even now; Her Majesty currently owns more horses than tanks which is a tad worrying!)
Quote: On the assumption that a Troop of cavalry takes up the same living space as a Century - and even 60 Ala D are assumed to be 16 Troops strong each - that's 16 Legion-sized camps/fortresses just for somewhere to live!!..
Hence the huge question mark over logistics.
Quote: PS - Should have read to the end before posting:oops:, my apologies - but I'd still appreciate any comment on the total numbers of cavalry attested in various sources.....
Have a look at this
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!
