War And The Arme Blanche (1910)

War And The Arme Blanche is a historical book written by Erskine Childers in 1910. The book discusses the role of cavalry in warfare and the impact of technological advancements on the use of the arme blanche (a sword or lance) in battle. Childers analyzes the tactics and strategies used by cavalry in various historical battles, including the Boer War and the Russo-Japanese War. He also examines the evolution of cavalry equipment and the training of cavalry soldiers. The book argues that the arme blanche is still a valuable weapon in modern warfare, despite the increasing use of firearms. Overall, War And The Arme Blanche provides a detailed and insightful study of the history and use of cavalry in warfare.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.