Cavalry Reserve Corps

The Cavalry Reserve Corps was a military formation composed mainly of mounted troops, or cavalry, held in reserve during battles. Its role was to provide flexible support, such as rapid flanking maneuvers, pursuing retreating enemies, or reinforcing frontline units as needed. Typically, it was mobilized during larger campaigns to add mobility and strategic flexibility to an army’s operations. The corps was often made up of trained cavalry units ready to be deployed swiftly when the situation required. Overall, it served as a mobile, responsive force to adapt to battlefield developments and strengthen the main combat force.