mounted combat

Mounted combat involves fighting while riding horses or other cavalry animals. It combines the skills of horsemanship with weapons use, such as swords, lances, or bows. Mounted warriors gain mobility, speed, and height advantages, allowing quick attacks and retreats. Tactics include hit-and-run strikes, flanking, and coordinating movements with other units. Effective mounted combat requires training in riding, weapon handling, and battlefield tactics, making it a complex and strategic form of warfare used historically for quick, mobile assaults and influencing battlefield momentum.