The Last Great Cavalry Charge: The Battle of the Silver Helmets, Halen 12 August 1914

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Joe Robinson Francis Hendriks

The Last Great Cavalry Charge

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ISBN: 9781781558782

The Battle of the Silver Helmets, Halen 12 August 1914

Joe Robinson, Francis Hendriks, Janet Robinson

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English

Fonthill Media Ltd
30 May 2025

20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Military history; First World War; Defence strategy, planning & research; Battles & campaigns

The engagement at Halen on 12 August 1914 was planned on the previous successes of the cavalry of Frederick the Great. It was expected that the German Fourth Cavalry Division, which was magnificently equipped and trained, would charge to glory with sabers rattling against a belittled Belgian opposition. Instead, 24 German officers, 468 men and 843 horses were lost during no less than eight separate charges mounted that day. The disaster was hushed up by the Germans and largely escaped the notice of the British, who were yet to join the fight. Still, it was a hugely significant moment in the war and modern warfare in general.

The Last Great Cavalry Charge is a compelling examination of the little-known Battle of the Silver Helmets, which served as the death knell to the traditional role of cavalry in battlefield tactics.

AUTHORS: Joe and Janet Robinson are both retired colonels from the US Armed Forces. They have authored several books. Their last work was ""The Great War Dawning"". Both are graduates of the US Army War College. They are married to each other, retired, and live in San Antonio Texas. Francis Hendriks is a military history enthusiast. After 32 years in the Belgian Army he and his wife Sabine live in the picturesque town of Veurne in Flanders, Belgium. All of the authors have spent time together combing the battlefield at Halen.

37 illustrations

By: Joe Robinson, Francis Hendriks, Janet Robinson
Imprint: Fonthill Media Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 432g
ISBN: 9781781558782
ISBN 10: 1781558787
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 30 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Joe and Janet Robinson are both retired colonels from the US Armed Forces. They have authored several books. Their last work was ""The Great War Dawning"". Both are graduates of the US Army War College. They are married to each other, retired, and live in San Antonio Texas. Francis Hendriks is a military history enthusiast. After 32 years in the Belgian Army he and his wife Sabine live in the picturesque town of Veurne in Flanders, Belgium. All of the authors have spent time together combing the battlefield at Halen.