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Horse Cavalry (Noun)

Meaning 1

Troops trained to fight on horseback; "500 horse led the attack".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The ancient warfare manual emphasized the importance of well-trained horse cavalry in battle.
  • By the time of the American Civil War, horse cavalry had fallen out of favor in many military organizations.
  • The British army's horse cavalry regiments were renowned for their bravery and discipline.
  • In feudal Japan, the samurai class formed an elite horse cavalry known as the bushi.
  • Napoleon's horse cavalry charges were a key factor in several of his military victories.

Synonyms

  • Horse
  • Cavalry

Hypernyms

  • Troops
  • Military Personnel

Meaning 2

An army unit mounted on horseback.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The regiment's horse cavalry unit was deployed to the eastern front to engage the enemy in a surprise attack.
  • Horse cavalry played a significant role in medieval warfare, with knights and men-at-arms charging into battle on horseback.
  • The horse cavalry brigade was led by General Lee, who expertly maneuvered his troops to outflank the enemy lines.
  • The horse cavalry's speed and agility allowed them to pursue the enemy forces and prevent their escape.
  • The use of horse cavalry in modern warfare has largely been replaced by armored vehicles and tanks.
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