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Tables of Contents for Ironsides
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Introduction
4
1
The Evolution of the Ironside
4
8
The growing offensive power of infantry
The role of cavalry in sieges
The rise of 'light horsemen'
The decline of heavily armoured cavalry
The trained band horse
The Armada crisis of 1588
The Making of an Ironside
12
5
Recruitment
Training
The Arms of the Ironside
17
2
Horses
19
3
The Ironside in Battle
22
21
Officers and organization
Cavalry drill books Formations
Motions of the cavalry
Tactics
Campaign Life
43
3
Food and fodder
Pay
The Ironside and Religion
46
2
The Ironside and Politics
48
2
The Restoration of the Monarchy
50
2
Disbandment and Life After Service
52
4
Bibliography
56
1
Colour Plate Commentary
57
7
Index
64