Crimean War Russian Lancers unit-mmg Long exposure to Greek culture

Long exposure to Greek culture meant the armies of the Illyrian Kingdoms closest to Greece and Macedonia were not the usual untrained tribal forces

After many years of dogged defence in the East and the recent retreat from France

but its role of dashing cavalry had been sensibly changed to that of a "fire brigade"

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Crimean War Russian Lancers unit-mmg Long exposure to Greek cultureThe Russian cavalry force was the largest in Europe, totalling over sixty regiments organised into twenty cavalry divisions. The light cavalry consisted of hussars and lancers or uhlans. Much as with the infantry, the cavalry training consisted of wheels and manoeuvres designed for the parade ground with little tactical application. Russian lancers (also known as Uhlans in the Prussian fashion) were uniformed in Polish style, with tall four pointed