What breeds of horses are used in war?

Since wars are fought just about everywhere, the rank and file mounted fighters (and the supply and armament movers) use whatever horse breeds are available. So it depends on the country/geographical area where the war is being waged. read more

Europeans used several types of war horses in the Middle Ages, and the best-known heavy cavalry warrior of the period was the armoured knight. With the decline of the knight and rise of gunpowder in warfare, light cavalry again rose to prominence, used in both European warfare and in the conquest of the Americas. read more

Horses in the Middle Ages were rarely differentiated by breed, but rather by use. This led them to be described, for example, as"chargers" (war horses),"palfreys" (riding horses), cart horses or packhorses. Reference is also given to their place of origin, such as"Spanish horses," but whether this referred to one breed or several is unknown. read more