Of all of the military arms that took part in the war the cavalry is perhaps the most ridiculed, but is that a fair assessment?Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaTSupport the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwarBritish Cavalry on the Western Front 1916-1918 by David KenyonFire and the Sword: The British Army and the Arme Blanche Controversy 1871-1921 by Stephen BadseyThe Last Hurrah: Cavalry on the Western Front, August–September 1914From Boer War to World War Tactical Reforms of the British Army 1902-1914 by Spencer JonesThe Boer War (1899-1902) and British Cavalry Doctrine: A Re-evaluation by Stephen BadseySmile and Carry On - Canadian Cavalry on the Western Front 1914-1918 by  Stephanie E. PotterLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices