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Cavalry traditions

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

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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

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

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