World War I Cavalry

During World War I, cavalry units consisted of soldiers mounted on horses, used for reconnaissance, communication, and mobile attacks. While effective in open terrain, their role diminished as trenches and machine guns made traditional charges dangerous. Cavalry often served to gather intelligence, pursue retreating enemies, or patrol borders, but large-scale mounted attacks became less practical due to modern weaponry’s effectiveness. The war marked a transition from traditional horse-mounted tactics to mechanized vehicles, signaling the decline of cavalry as a combat force in favor of tanks and airplanes.