
The Cavalry of the Wehrmacht 1941-1945
By Klaus Christian Richter
Hardcover in dustjacket, 208 pages, heavily illustrated
Published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd January 2004
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0887408141
ISBN-13: 978-0887408144
Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.8 x 10.2 inches
Some of the lesser-known formations in the Wehrmacht order battle consisted of traditional horse cavalry units. After the First World War the Reichsheer possessed eighteen Cavalry Regiments totaling 16,400 men. These were organized along the lines of standard infantry regiments with integral supporting formations such as artillery, communications, anti-tank, and anti-aircraft. Cavalry brigades fought in Poland, Holland, Belgium, and France. Several of these units were amalgamated to form the 1st Cavalry Division in October 1940. The division fought during the invasion of Russia, but was reorganized to form the 24th Panzer Division during the winter of 41-42.
At this point the remaining cavalry strength of the Wehrmacht was disbursed into divisional…
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