Cavalry A Popular Edition of Cavalry in War and Peace

Cavalry: A Popular Edition of Cavalry in War and Peace by General Friedrich von Bernhardi offers an in-depth exploration of the role of cavalry in both military conflict and peacetime. This edition of his original work is a condensed and more accessible version for the general public retaining the key concepts and strategies outlined in the full text. Bernhardi a prominent German military strategist was deeply interested in the evolution of warfare and the changing role of cavalry as technology and tactics advanced.The book covers various aspects of cavalry from its historical significance in battle to its adaptation in the modern era of warfare. Bernhardi explores the traditional tactics used by cavalry such as shock action and reconnaissance as well as the impact of new weapons like firearms and machine guns that made cavalry charges less effective in World War I. He also discusses the strategic importance of cavalry in both offensive and defensive operations while acknowledging the necessity of evolving tactics to meet the needs of modern warfare.