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The argument over the saber is not just a practical one...it is just as much emotional. Even American cavalry officers, who operated as Dragoons in their whole experience, had an attachment to the saber. For one, it distinguished them from the infantry. As well, just as infantrymen stick to the ...

I think you'll find that by 1944, the Russians had developed operational spearheads formed of tank/mech units and horse cavalry. The bulk of their army was still foot infantry, but the German officers are talking about those deep-driving spearheads which were all mounted.

But remember that while ...

LOL...you beat me to the punch! The saddle is in great shape, and so is the horse...well fed, it looks.

I'm impressed by the good looking, tall horses! Also, don't miss the excellent saddle shown in slide #6...

Clair