NoHelmet 19:58 10-27-2010
I guess that every reason that leads to an erosion of one's infantry, can be applied to one's cavalry force, as it is much more succeptible (is it written that way?) to drastic changes of sircumstances within the state. Not to mention that it requires a strong tradition that takes only one skipped generation to be lost. Take example of Hungarians, who once used horse archer tactics themselves up to 11th century, only to fully convert to feudal tactics in the 13th, when the Mongols came and refreshed their memory.
Cute Wolf 20:03 10-27-2010
Originally Posted by NoHelmet:
I guess that every reason that leads to an erosion of one's infantry, can be applied to one's cavalry force, as it is much more succeptible (is it written that way?) to drastic changes of sircumstances within the state. Not to mention that it requires a strong tradition that takes only one skipped generation to be lost. Take example of Hungarians, who once used horse archer tactics themselves up to 11th century, only to fully convert to feudal tactics in the 13th, when the Mongols came and refreshed their memory.
Yeah, the "TRADITION" is the key...
what is more appealing than just merely stand in the phalanx and let their enemies impale themselves? it was certainly better job for cowards who are too affraid to grip their lance, shake the rein, and charge directly to a formation full of angry Galatians (or Romans)
NoHelmet 08:43 10-28-2010
Originally Posted by Cute Wolf:
it was certainly better job for cowards who are too affraid to grip their lance, shake the rein, and charge directly to a formation full of angry Galatians (or Romans)
And that is why majority of almost every sedentary civilization's army were infantrymen, not because they were cowards, but because they were
ordinary men. Cavalry required extensive training and resources. Do not judge too harshly on "mere infantrymen", no one knows how we would behave in a pitched battle. Cowardice in battle is one of the more usual human traits (though it can be negated, i guess, by training and experience). Oh, and i think that Vartan pretty much gave the answer. First thing back in high school our history teacher gave us was that
every war was about the money, every one, no matter how well concealed behind ideals, popular revolt or just causes.
And it takes 13 posts just to confirm the first one :)
Originally Posted by Lazy O:
And it takes 13 posts just to confirm the first one :)
And that's why the
Guild rocks. Hell to the ya. Show me all that monnneyyyyy mawahahah
Originally Posted by vartan:
And that's why the Guild rocks. Hell to the ya. Show me all that monnneyyyyy mawahahah
No, you would just use it to fund a massive Hai army which could threaten by beloved Keltoi.
Thank you for the answers everyone btw!
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