Machine Guns & The Cavalry
During the First World War, the machine gun played a major role and its impact made itself felt almost in …
Category Archives: Cavalry
Some Information on Aschingerborte or “Borte”
Probably one of the most misunderstood elements of Bavarian uniforms during the First World War is that of Aschingerborte or Borte. …
Officer Tunic – 2 Chevauleger
Below is an excellent example of an officer tunic. This one would be appropriate for an Oberleutnant (First Lieutenant). Unfortunately, …
Cavalry: Tactical and Strategic Use During the First World War, Part 1
When we go to public events, we often get the question “Didn’t cavalry disappear after 1914, at least on the …
The 1915 Universal Bavarian Cavalry Boot
At the beginning of the war, the different types of cavalry (Hussar, Uhlan, Kuirassier, Dragoner, Schwere-Reiter, Chevauleger et al.) were …
RE: Cavalry Portrayals In The Movies…
The video below has some interesting comments about cavalry and how they are depicted in movies as opposed to the …
Cavalry Close-Up
Here’s an interesting cavalry picture of a soldat of Dragoon Regiment No. 6 that illustrates some of the cavalryman’s equipment; you …
Uniforms, Part 1
One of the most distinctive aspects of German cavalry were their uniforms. Up until 1907, uniforms were colorful and varied …
Das Kochgeschirr – The Mess Kit Part 1
In the German Army each soldier was issued a mess kit or Kochgeschirr and the 2 Chevauleger was no exception. …
Südwest Afrika
Prior to the First World War, Germany had built up a small world-wide empire in an effort to compete with …
KB 2 Chevauleger Regiment 