Re: [WW] Combat Branch Question

[Alan Kellogg <mythusmage@cts.com>]

>--That's generally in reference to the mobile divisions, ie Armored
>divisions. Tanks, jeeps, halftracks, trucks, motorcycles and the like.
>Bobby--
>
>Thank you. But what is the differnce between the cavalry and the armored
>force? I thought the armored force was the tanks and such?
>
>Thanks again
>
>Charles

In WWII reconnaissance battalions were organized as cavalry 
formations and equipped with armored cars and similar equipment. In 
addition, the 1st and 2nd cavalry divisions were dismounted and used 
as infantry in the Pacific. The 2nd Cavalry did patrol the Mexican 
border near San Diego during '42, and did so mounted.

Basically, the cavalry went looking for folks the armor could beat up on.

Alan
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