Domestication of the horse revolutionized warfare by giving the military strategic and tactical mobility unprecedented; armies could now move with great speed and attack the enemy
by surprise. We first used the horse to tackle the chariots, and a second time as mount armed horsemen.

The author recounts the development of the first war chariots drawn by donkeys in Sumer based on
experimental archeology, before describing their golden years. He continues his story with the appearance of the cavalry regular among the Assyrians and the development of this weapon among the nomadic Scythians. Palestine to
Egypt, from Europe to China, this study encompasses all aspects of the use of horses in the wars of antiquity.

Pretorien No.40

Overall this is an interesting read, and provides a good overview of the development and use of war chariots across two and a half millennium.

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Slingshot

Not a difficult read, but one that requires you to pay attention in class. The tendency to read more like a summary of archeological discovery than a detailed treatise of ancient warfare isn't such a bad thing. In fact the appendices are useful in their own right.

UNRV.com

This book is the work of an archaeologist who is also a skilled horseman, which comes across strongly when reading.

VaeVictus No.125

This book discusses horsemanship, horse management and the significant development of saddles and harness in considerable detail... This is a book for anyone interested in the cavalry arm because it explains its earliest origins and helps to put later troops (and much of their equipment) into context.

Classic Arms & Militaria - Feb/March 2016 - Bill Harriman

'A fascinating read that takes a look at the ancient warfare from a different perspective, this book is sure to appeal to both horse and history enthusiasts alike.'

Hereford Times