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To: lee martell

WWI?
Hell, the Poles used a Horse Cavalry charge against German tanks in WWII!


31 posted on 01/06/2020 9:53:02 AM PST by Roccus (When you talk to a politician...ANY politician...always say, "Remember Ceausescu")
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To: Roccus

Not exactly. The failed charge by lancers is a myth.

However the Poles did use Cavalry in the 1939 campaign.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish_cavalry#Cavalry_charges_and_propaganda


43 posted on 01/06/2020 10:51:10 AM PST by GreenLanternCorps (Hi! I'm the Dread Pirate Roberts! (TM) Atsk about franchise opportunities in your area.)
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To: Roccus

Not exactly. The failed charge by lancers is a myth.

However the Poles did use Cavalry in the 1939 campaign.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish_cavalry#Cavalry_charges_and_propaganda


44 posted on 01/06/2020 10:51:11 AM PST by GreenLanternCorps (Hi! I'm the Dread Pirate Roberts! (TM) Atsk about franchise opportunities in your area.)
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To: Roccus

The Battle of Komarów 30AUG1920
Russo Polish War. The last cavalry battle using cavalry tactics instead of cavalry acting like mounted infantry.


46 posted on 01/06/2020 2:25:38 PM PST by bravo whiskey (Never bring a liberal gun law to a gun fight.)
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