Larsen, Alan
The Cavalry Lance (Weapon)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472816184
- author:
- Larsen, Alan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing (UK)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 184 mm X 248 mm
- Genre:
- 24.79 x 18.39 x 0.71 centimetres, History, Military History, Weapons,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Cavalry Lance: A Story of War and Innovation By 1800, the cavalry lance had undergone significant changes from its medieval predecessors, but it was back in use by then. This engaging story explores how the lance spread to Western countries' armed forces over the next century, featuring action in major conflicts such as the Napoleonic Wars, World War I, and the American Civil War. The development of cavalry firearms and the decline of armor on the battlefield led to a shift away from traditional lances. However, the lance continued to be used across various Western countries, including those involved in the Crimean and Franco-Prussian wars, as well as colonial conflicts like the Anglo-Sikh and Boer wars. This book draws upon a variety of sources and features specially commissioned artwork to tell the story of the cavalry lance at war during the 19th and 20th centuries, from Waterloo to the Somme.
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