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The war horse was traditionally of moderate size for both officers and troopers, since heavy horses were logistically difficult to maintain, and less adaptable to varied terrain. Most armies at the time preferred cavalry horses to be 15.2 hands (62 inches, 157 cm) and 450–500 kilograms (990–1,100 lb).
Napoleon Crossing the Alps painted by Jacques-Louis David.The horse in the painting is believed to be Marengo. Marengo's skeleton on display in November 2011. Marengo (c. 1793 – 1831) was the famous war horse of Napoleon I of France.
Rarely committed to battle during the Napoleonic Wars, they were usually kept in reserve, alongside the Emperor, during the most significant battles. When sent into action, such as during the battles of Marengo , Austerlitz , Eylau , Hanau or Waterloo , as well as during a number of actions of 1814, results were usually impressive.
The charge has been noted as the most effective victory of the Polish cavalry during the time of the Napoleonic Wars, and as the least costly victory for Napoleon. [41] It became a legend and later an inspiration for many writers and painters. [42] Soon after the battle the regiment was - by Napoleon's decree - included in the Old Guard. [43]
Napoleon giving instructions to the horse artillerymen of the Guard at the Battle of Montmirail. The Guard's horse artillerymen again took an active part in the German campaign of 1813 and the French campaign of 1814. On 11 February 1814, they took part in the Battle of Montmirail. Colonel Major Griois describes his regiment's engagement as ...
Chasseurs à cheval (on the left) protecting Napoleon at the Battle of Friedland, while cuirassiers salute him before their charge. Napoleon is again in his green colonel uniform of the Chasseurs à Cheval. On 18 January 1808, Général de Brigade Charles Lefebvre-Desnouettes replaced Dahlmann in command of the regiment.
Horses in the Napoleonic Wars; Horses in warfare; Horses in World War I; Horses in World War II This page was last edited on 11 February 2024, at 04:58 (UTC). ...
Horse cavalry began to be phased out after World War I in favour of tank warfare, though a few horse cavalry units were still used into World War II, especially as scouts. By the end of World War II, horses were seldom seen in battle, but were still used extensively for the transport of troops and supplies.