Project Gutenberg 1998-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 113 Xenophon -431 -355 Ξενοφών Jenofonte Xénophon Dakyns, Henry Graham 1838 1911 Dakyns, H. G. (Henry Graham) Dakyns, Henry G. (Henry Graham) Hipparchikos. English The Cavalry General Produced by John Bickers, and David Widger "The Cavalry General" by Xenophon is a historical treatise written in the early classical period of ancient Greece. This work serves as a guide on the essential qualities and duties of a cavalry commander (hipparch), detailing the organization, training, and tactics necessary for effective cavalry operations. Xenophon, who was not only a soldier but also a philosopher and historian, uses his firsthand experience to craft a manual that underscores the importance of discipline, preparation, and tactical knowledge in managing a cavalry force. In the book, Xenophon outlines a comprehensive guide for the cavalry commander, emphasizing the necessity of proper training for both horse and rider. He discusses the importance of maintaining horses in optimal condition and the need for troopers to be skilled in mounted combat, particularly the accurate javelin throw. The text also elaborates on the organizational structure of cavalry units, the need for discipline, and the significance of a strong relationship between the commander and their men. Moreover, Xenophon emphasizes various tactics for engagement and retreats, urging commanders to be astute in their strategy by utilizing terrain and understanding the enemy's position. Overall, "The Cavalry General" is a foundational text that reflects the military principles of ancient Greece, showcasing Xenophon's insights into effective cavalry leadership and operations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Classical literature Cavalry -- Greece -- History Military art and science -- Greece -- Early works to 1800 PA UE Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: History - Warfare Browsing: Literature 114479 114488 2024-09-01T08:42:12.024549 2023-10-01T08:01:54.116740 text/html text/html 110429 2013-01-16T07:16:30 text/html; charset=us-ascii 40858 2013-01-16T07:17:40 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 85792 2024-09-01T08:42:15.919531 application/epub+zip 86804 2024-09-01T08:42:13.273537 application/epub+zip 86804 2024-09-01T08:42:12.498528 application/epub+zip 184083 2024-09-01T08:42:17.797567 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180628 2024-09-01T08:42:15.426532 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180730 2022-09-01T09:46:54.904694 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 100109 100084 2024-09-01T08:42:11.777529 2023-10-01T08:01:53.902730 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 99960 2008-08-16T18:13:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 39213 2008-08-16T18:15:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19954 2024-09-01T08:42:17.936494 application/rdf+xml 12777 2024-09-01T08:42:12.846521 image/jpeg 3281 2024-09-01T08:42:12.671530 image/jpeg 87277 2024-09-01T08:42:12.035530 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia