Axis Cavalry In World War Ii
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Axis Cavalry In World War Ii
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Author : Jeffrey T. Fowler
language : en
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 2001-11-25
Axis Cavalry In World War Ii written by Jeffrey T. Fowler and has been published by Osprey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-11-25 with History categories.
It is often forgotten that the German Wehrmacht of 1939-45 relied heavily upon horses. Not only was the majority of Army transport and much of the artillery dependent on draught horse teams; the Germans also kept a horse-mounted cavalry division in the field until the end of 1941. After withdrawing it, they discovered a need to revive and greatly expand their cavalry units in 1943-45. The Army and Waffen-SS cavalry proved their worth on the Russian Front, supported by other Axis cavalry contingents - Romanian, Hungarian, Italian, and locally recruited. In this book an experienced horseman describes that last generation of horse-soldiers in a text supported by tables, photographs, and meticulous colour plates.
Soviet Cavalry Operations During The Second World War
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Author : John S. Harrel
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2019-09-30
Soviet Cavalry Operations During The Second World War written by John S. Harrel and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-30 with History categories.
The author of The Nisibis War analyzes the Red Army’s usage of horse-mounted units along the Soviet-German Eastern Front during World War II. While the development of tanks had largely led to the replacement of cavalry in most armies by 1939, the Soviets retained a strong mounted arm. In the terrain and conditions of the Eastern Front, they were able to play an important role denied them elsewhere. John Harrel shows how the Soviets developed a doctrine of deep penetration, using cavalry formations to strike into the Axis rear, disrupting logistics and lines of communication, encircling and isolating units. Interestingly he also shows that this doctrine did not stem from the native cavalry tradition of the steppe but from the example of the American Civil War. The American approach was copied by the Russians in WWI and the Russian Civil War, refined by the Soviets in the early stages of World War Two, and perfected during the last two years of the war. The Soviet experience demonstrated that deep operations (cavalry raids) against enemy rear echelons set the conditions for victory. Although the last horse-mounted units disappeared in the 1950s, their influence led directly to the formation of the Operational Manoeuvre Groups that, ironically, faced U.S. forces in the Cold War. “An expansive analysis of the technical, tactical and operational employment of Soviet cavalry against the Germans and their Axis allies. For practitioners who want to understand the history and development, the book is a goldmine of overlooked campaigns and actions . . . . The book’s dense and detailed presentation makes it valuable to operational planners and those interested in the Soviet-German war.” —ARMOR Magazine
1st Cavalry Division World War Ii
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Release Date : 2000-06-15
1st Cavalry Division World War Ii written by and has been published by Turner Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-06-15 with World War, 1939-1945 categories.
First printed in 1947 in Japan, this reprint has been magnificently restored. It depicts the account of the 1st Cavalry Division's activities during World War II. Displays the memories of the brave men of the 1st Cavalry Division who moved in to kill the enemy and who also gave their lives. Written for the trooper, it places an emphasis on the daily activities of the war. Illustrated with hundreds of photos.
The Cavalry Of World War Ii
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Author : Janusz Piekałkiewicz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
The Cavalry Of World War Ii written by Janusz Piekałkiewicz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with History categories.
Provides a detailed history of the employment of mounted units during World War II.
Weapons And Equipment Of The German Cavalry In World War Ii
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Author : Klaus Christian Richter
language : en
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Release Date : 1995
Weapons And Equipment Of The German Cavalry In World War Ii written by Klaus Christian Richter and has been published by Schiffer Pub Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with History categories.
Shown are the weaponry, uniforms and other equipment of the German cavalry as used on all fronts throughout World War II.
Cavalry From Hoof To Track
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Author : Roman Jarymowycz
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2007-12-30
Cavalry From Hoof To Track written by Roman Jarymowycz and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-30 with History categories.
For centuries, mounted cavalry dominated the battlefield through shock and mobility. Man maintained a symbiotic relationship with the horse, which became particularly sacrosanct on the battlefield and even created a new, exalted social class. These mounted warriors sought to preserve their prestige despite the advent of new technologies threatening to render them obsolete. In Cavalry from Hoof to Track, Roman Jarymowycz traces the evolution of the cavalry from the warhorse to the armored tank and demonstrates how its survival is a history of determined and creative responses to the changing dynamics of modern warfare. Ultimately, he argues, the very concept of cavalry exists as its own state of mind. The cavalry and its doctrine are misunderstood, and its tactics and operations remain a mystery for many civilians. New technology and the increased integration of the armed forces create the illusion that the cavalry no longer exists as a distinct military entity and philosophy. Jarymowycz clarifies these misconceptions by offering a comprehensible overview while explaining military terminology and outlining basic cavalry principles. The book concludes by suggesting how the cavalry will continue to evolve in response to contemporary third world conflicts, perhaps even reverting to its original, tactical role of close quarter combat.
Cavalry A Global History
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Author : Jeremy Black
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2023-08-30
Cavalry A Global History written by Jeremy Black and has been published by Pen and Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-30 with History categories.
An original and unique work that will fill a huge gap in the field of military history, and be of interest to both scholars and general readers. It is a picture of the universal role of cavalry in warfare from earliest times to the present - and future. This book covers the role of horses and essential mobility in 'shock action', in warfare in the classical world, in the major civilizations of China and India, Steppe cavalry, in the middle ages with Islamic and European conflict, the 'social politics' in Christendom with knightly valor, and war with non-Christian forces including the Muslim invasion of Europe, Islamic Spain, and conflict with the Mongols. The early modern period covers the Asia and North Africa and the Ottomans - a major field of warfare continuing up to the modern period - and the time is notable for the introduction of horses in the Americas - a new phase in cavalry history. The modern period from Napoleon to the First World War is the history of the mobility of cavalry in European warfare and in imperial expansion and empire-building, but the concept of cavalry 'redundancy' arises in the maelstrom of 1914-1918 with artillery bombardment, trench warfare, and the role of infantry. The long 'transition' period leading up the present and future is fascinating for both cavalry and infantry, with the development of tanks and armor. And here is a fascinating and original concept of cavalry 'transformation' and not cavalry 'survivalism', with modern and post-modern development of drone warfare - from horses to drones - as a 'new cavalry' for reconnaissance and combat.
The Cavalry Of World War Ii
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Author : Janusz Piekalkiewicz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
The Cavalry Of World War Ii written by Janusz Piekalkiewicz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with World War, 1939-1945 categories.
Sabers Through The Reich
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Author : William Stuart Nance
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2017-05-08
Sabers Through The Reich written by William Stuart Nance and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-08 with History categories.
In Sabers through the Reich, William Stuart Nance provides the first comprehensive operational history of American corps cavalry in the European Theater of Operations (ETO) during World War II. The corps cavalry had a substantive and direct impact on Allied success in almost every campaign, and served as offensive guards for armies across Europe, conducting reconnaissance, economy of force, and security missions, as well as prisoner of war rescues. From D-Day and Operation Cobra to the Battle of the Bulge and the drive to the Rhine, these groups had the mobility, flexibility, and firepower to move quickly across the battlefield, enabling them to aid communications and intelligence gathering, reducing the Clausewitzian "friction of war."
The 8th Waffen Ss Cavalry Division Florian Geyer
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Author : Massimiliano Afiero
language : en
Publisher: Schiffer Military History
Release Date : 2017
The 8th Waffen Ss Cavalry Division Florian Geyer written by Massimiliano Afiero and has been published by Schiffer Military History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with World War, 1939-1945 categories.
Formed in 1942, the 8th SS Cavalry Division "Florian Geyer" was one of the most controversial units in the Waffen-SS. Created with the intention of making it an elite unit within the Waffen-SS, it instead saw its main employment from the beginning of the war in Russia as a rear area security force against partisans. The SS cavalrymen carried out these duties with terrible effectiveness, demonstrating the full capabilities of horse-mounted units in securing terrain that was militarily difficult. Late in the war, "Florian Geyer" was employed on the front lines against regular units of the Red Army. The unit was wiped out during final battle of Budapest in February 1945. Detailed operational history, rare combat images, maps, and personality profiles make this book the definitive history of "Florian Geyer."