What Weapons Are Good On Horseback?

Some of these weapons were both used one-handed and two-handed, depending on the situation the rider faced. Some of the weapons used were the following: Spears, Horseback Flails, Great War Maces, Moon Swords, and Spear-Halberds. What is the best weapon on horseback? A sword length of 110 with a speed Read more…

Did Horses Pull Cannons?

Artillery could not function without horses. Most six-gun batteries had 120 horses to pull the heavy cannons, caissons, and limbers. A cavalry regiment needed about 1200 horses. Confederate troopers supplied their own horses. How many horses pull the gun carriage? Horse artillery units generally used lighter pieces (6-pounders), pulled by Read more…