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Cavalry traditions

Started by Andreas Johansson, February 14, 2022, 12:39:54 PM

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Imperial Dave

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February 18, 2022, 04:07:48 PM
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gavindbm

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February 18, 2022, 11:16:27 PM
Quote from: Duncan Head on February 18, 2022, 04:03:09 PM
Quote from: Erpingham on February 18, 2022, 12:24:48 PMThe "lancer" tradition seems to come from outside.  Do we blame the Romans and their cataphracts?

King Arthur and his Sarmatians.

But what about Philip and Alexander and all those Xystophoroi ....

Erpingham

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February 19, 2022, 12:28:43 PM
QuoteBut what about Philip and Alexander and all those Xystophoroi ....

Well, if you can demonstrate a thread of European continuity, it may be possible. 
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