Re: [WW] Combat Branch Question

[Alan Kellogg <mythusmage@cts.com>]

>Poland had mounted cavalry and from one account (I can't remember the
>reference) did quite well against the first german blitz all things
>considered. Poland did hold out for a number of weeks when all their cavalry
>was mounted and going up against Panzer divisions
>
>Peter
>(the other one)

One of the great myths of WWII. During the fighting the Polish 
cavalry fought dismounted, using their horses as transportation. 
After the surrender the Germans rounded up some troopers and had them 
stage attacks for Goebbels propaganda machine. Even today people fall 
for that little lie.

Alan
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