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The book recounts the dramatic events of the last significant cavalry charge during World War I, occurring shortly after the war began in the Belgian village of Halen. It details the valor and tragedy faced by four German cavalry regiments as they engaged in eight separate charges, capturing the intensity of battle and the shift in warfare tactics. This historical account highlights the transition from traditional mounted warfare to modern combat, marking a pivotal moment in military history.
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The Last Great Cavalry Charge, Joe Robinson, Francis Hendriks, Janet Robinson
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- Released
- 2025
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- Title
- The Last Great Cavalry Charge
- Subtitle
- The Battle for the Silver Helmets, 12 August 1914
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joe Robinson, Francis Hendriks, Janet Robinson
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media Ltd
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9781781558782
- Series
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- The book recounts the dramatic events of the last significant cavalry charge during World War I, occurring shortly after the war began in the Belgian village of Halen. It details the valor and tragedy faced by four German cavalry regiments as they engaged in eight separate charges, capturing the intensity of battle and the shift in warfare tactics. This historical account highlights the transition from traditional mounted warfare to modern combat, marking a pivotal moment in military history.