mounted troops

Since the days of Alexander the Great, mounted troops had proved decisive in offensive warfare and had served as an army’s eyes, ranging far afield on reconnaissance missions.

Obsessed with capturing one of the most notorious traitors to the king, Tarleton and his mounted troops raced at full speed for Charlottesville and Monticello.

Mounted troops led the way as 4,000 armed service members marched through central London.

The parade, which includes marching and mounted troops, is expected to set off from the barracks at 14:30 BST.

Mounted troops were able to move at rates never encountered in Tawantinsuyu.