cavalrymen in World War I

Cavalrymen in World War I were soldiers trained to fight mounted on horses, used for reconnaissance, communication, and rapid attacks. As warfare advanced with machine guns, trenches, and artillery, their traditional role diminished. Many cavalry units adapted by evolving into mobile infantry or reconnaissance teams, utilizing horses for mobility before facing modern weaponry's limitations. Their presence symbolized a transitional period between old-fashioned mounted combat and modern mechanized warfare, reflecting both the strategic value and obsolescence of cavalry during the conflict.