Sabers
List all parts of the saber.
What are the point, blade, grip, hilt, pommel, guard?
This horse is described as black with a large white star on his forehead and is a Thessalonian horse breed.
Who is Bucephalus?
This formation is used to navigate tight areas and maneuver more efficiently
What is column formation?
The difference between an Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) and an Armored Personnel Carriers (APC).
(Staff discretion).
Name one distinct difference between a tank and self-propelled artillery
(Staff Discretion).
The ____ saber was known as a _____ cavalry saber despite never having a _____ cavalry.
The _____ was known as a light cavalry saber.
When was 1840, heavy, heavy, 1860?
This horse was the last Norwich horse to leave campus after the abolishment of Horsemanship instruction in 1948.
This horse was a Gelding, bay with white markings.
Who are Lt. Lightning and Chief?
What is used to intimidate the enemy, show of force?
List a main purpose of the Lancer and the weapons they utilized.
What is carrying long spiked poles to disrupt and cause breaks in enemy line infantry?
What is the Lance?
List the weapons utilized by the Light Cavalry.
What are the saber, pistol, and carbine?
List the steps to taking care of a saber
(Staff discretion)
List three facts about Byerley Turk.
Any: 1680-1706
Was the war horse of Robert Byerley in Ireland during the King Willliam's Wars in 1689
Unknown breeding; described as an Arabian longer and larger in size, dark brown or black
Known to be superior in speed
List 3 facts regarding Cavalry Scouts.
What is:
Utilize Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) and Armored Personnel Carrier (APCs)
Gather information about enemy positions, vehicles, weapons, and activity
Determine whether to call for reinforcements and when to order a retreat
This type of cavalry performs visual reconnaissance of enemy positions, aerial assessment of bomb damage, and can also bring larger combat units into the battle if needed
What are helicopters?
The ____ was the same as the ______ except its ____ and _____ were made of steel.
When/what was 1906, 1806, guard, pommel?
In _____, during the battle for Outpost Vegas, ______ conducted _______ solo rides in one day, becoming a war hero
Who/When was 1953, Sergeant Reckless, and 51?
List three pros and one con of the Echelon formation.
Pros: Easy to maneuver; Change direction of attack quickly; Pushes people to right or left
Con: Vulnerable to flanks
A dragoon was a mounted _______, meaning when it came time for fighting, they ______ and _____ from the ground.
Their name comes from a type of gun called the "______" that _____ Dragoons carried.
This type of cavalry's main purposes were to be the ____ ____ on the battlefield, intended to engage in ____ ___ and to act as a _____ ____.
The weapons they utilized were the saber, carbine and ____.
Heavy Cavalry
What are the main force, direct combat, tactical reserve, and revolvers?
List 1 fact regarding the history of the saber, 1 fact regarding the Szabla saber, 1 fact regarding the 1902 Officer Saber, and 1 fact regarding the 1913 Patton Saber.
During the _____ War, the British cavalry used sabers with a heavy curve.
(Staff Discretion)
This horse was an American _______ racehorse. Started 13 races, won _. Won the ____ Belmont Stakes. And sired _ stakes winners
Who was Kingfisher, Thoroughbred, 7, 1870, 7?
Name the formation used to protect high-value targets/individuals. List two pros and two cons of this formation.
What is diamond formation?
Pros: Protected on all sides; Strong, piercing formation
Cons: Vulnerable to Artillery; Easily surrounded if stopped
This type of cavalry was
Designed to _______, cross ____, and support the infantry with ___________.
Possess _____ that allow for easy rotation of their guns, which fire at a _____ trajectory more suited for _____ fire upon their intended targets
What is a tank, crush barbwire, trenches, sustained fire power, turrets, flatter, direct?
List every fact regarding Self-Propelled Artillery.
What are:
Self-propelled artillery equipped with its own propulsion system to move toward its firing position
Fitted with large-caliber guns
Fitted with enough armor to protect them from small arms and shell splinters
The whole point of SPAs is that their mobility allows them to keep up with armored formations