Overview
This title presents dedicated mailing and e-mail campaign to targeted history media and organisations.For over 3,000 years, the horse and rider have been an integral part of warfare. Understanding the employment of the military horse is key to understanding the successes and the limitations of military campaigns throughout history.In War Horse , DiMarco discusses all of the uses of horses in battle, including the Greek, Persian, and Roman cavalry, the medieval knight and his mount, the horse warriors - Huns, Mongols, Arabs, and Cossacks - the mounted formations of Frederick the Great and Napoleon, and unconventional fighters such as American Indians, the Boers, and partisans during WWII. In addition, the author examines the training and equipping of the rider and type of horses used as military mounts at different points in history. War Horse is a comprehensive look at this oldest and most important aspect of military history, the relationship between human and animal, a weapons system that has been central to warfare longer than any other.
Full Product Details
Author: Louis A. DiMarco
Publisher: Westholme Publishing, U.S.
Imprint: Westholme Publishing, U.S.
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 3.60cm
, Length: 23.60cm
Weight: 0.726kg
ISBN: 9781594160349
ISBN 10: 1594160341
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 05 June 2008
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unknown
Availability: Awaiting stock
Reviews
A remarkable book on many levels. . . War Horse is in a class of its own. . . a fascinating and detailed account of an important contributor to human history the war horse. Military Review
A remarkable book on many levels. . . War Horse is in a class of its own. . . a fascinating and detailed account of an important contributor to human history--the war horse. -- Military Review
A remarkable book on many levels. . . War Horse is in a class of its own. . . a fascinating and detailed account of an important contributor to human history the war horse. Military Review A very well researched book that covers all nations. . . . highly recommended, unbiased (especially for those who have suspicion of USA military history). Unparalleled in its content. Great Wars Forum A first-rate, detailed study. . . . an essential reference for all things cavalry. World War II Quarterly An excellent book. Military History A remarkable book on many levels. . . War Horse is in a class of its own. . . a fascinating and detailed account of an important contributor to human history--the war horse. -- Military Review A very well researched book that covers all nations. . . . highly recommended, unbiased (especially for those who have suspicion of USA military history). Unparalleled in its content. -- Great Wars Forum A first-rate, detailed study. . . . an essential reference for all things cavalry. -- World War II Quarterly An excellent book. -- Military History
Author Information
Louis DiMarco teaches military history at the US Army Command and Staff College. He is a lieutenant colonel (retd.) and author of numerous articles on military history.
