Some cavalry were retained as mounted troops behind the lines in anticipation of a penetration of the opposing trenches that it seemed would never come.

Some small sense of the noise and power of a cavalry charge can be gained from the 1970 film Waterloo, which featured some 2000 cavalrymen, some of them cossacks.

Some portions of the armies of Germanic peoples who occupied Europe from the 3rd century CE, had always been mounted, and some armies, such as those of the Ostrogoths, comprised mainly cavalry.

Some sources state that tachi were originally a cavalry weapon, primarily used on horseback, where it was able to be drawn efficiently for cutting down enemy foot soldiers, and that on the ground it was still an effective weapon, but somewhat awkward to use.

Some of William's Breton troops panicked and fled, and some of the English troops appear to have pursued the fleeing Bretons until they themselves were attacked and destroyed by Norman cavalry.

Some tried to retrieve him, but the majority of the cavalry deserted.

Some delay was occasioned by a thunderstorm ; but, as this passed over, the guns opened and the Old Guard, supported by the reserve cavalry – the Grenadiers à Cheval de la Garde Impériale – led by Guyot, as well as Milhaud's IV Cavalry Corps proceeded to form up opposite Ligny.

Some of his troops had to march no less than eight kilometers, in vulnerable column formations, moving along the front of an enemy who disposed of a numerous cavalry and artillery in this sector.

Some of the Mexican cavalry plunged into the flooded stream by Vince's Bridge, but they were shot as they struggled in the water.

Some of the survivors fought with the Russians and tried to capture their guns ; others reformed into small groups and prepared to charge the Russian cavalry standing 100 yards (~ 90 m ) to the rear.

Some historians theorise that cataphracts and clibanarii were one and the same type of cavalry, designated differently simply as a result of their divided geographical locations and local linguistic preferences.

Some researchers have also posited this etymological relation may show the schiltron is directly descended from the Anglo-Saxon shield wall, and still others give evidence " schiltron " is a name derived from a Viking circular formation ( generally no less than a thousand fighters ) in extremely close formation, intended to present an enemy's cavalry charge with an " infinite " obstacle ( that is, a perimeter horses refuse to breach ).

Some of the details are in dispute, but it is clear that he made good use of pit traps, which stopped the French cavalry.

Some military historians believe Epaminondas placed Pelopidas and the Sacred Band behind the main hoplite phalanx, others believe he put it in front of the main hoplite phalanx and behind the cavalry, while others put it on the front left corner of the main hoplite phalanx ( the most likely ).

Some units of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps such as cavalry and light horse regiments wear emu plumes behind the Rising Sun badge.

Some Saxon cavalry got out on the field, but the Prussian cavalry soon charged and routed them.

Some of the citizens also served as peltasts while the wealthier citizens formed the cavalry units.

Some consider it a tactical mistake on the Persian side, others feel it was an attempt to take advantage of their superior number of cavalry, while Sir William Tarn felt " the Persian leaders had in fact a very gallant plan ; they meant if possible to strangle the war at birth by killing Alexander.

Some 500 British were captured by the pursuing French dragoons, with hundreds more stragglers captured by Franceschi's cavalry on the 10th and several hundred more on the 11th.

Some cantonist schools also prepared firearms mechanics, veterinarians for cavalry, and administrators (" auditors ").

Some units lost their colours ( which was regarded as a disgrace ) and part of one British cavalry regiment fled in panic, resulting in the loss of four guns, also reckoned a humiliation.

Some 20, 000 men ( mainly irregular cavalry ) laid down their arms.

Some variants were even used by cavalry, including the 10th Hussars.

Some brigades and regiments of aiborne assault troops were disbanded, other are now subordinated to VDV.

Some Zouave regiments wore a fez with a colored tassel ( usually yellow, blue, green, or red ) and turban, a tight fitting short jacket ( some without buttons ), a wide sash, baggy pantaloons or " chasseur " trousers, white leggings, and a short leather cuff for the calf, called jambieres.

Some four regiments were called away to help defend the redoubts that were under attack and another 2 Jaeger regiments were deployed in the Utitsa woods, weakening the position.

Some parts of the British Army, including the Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and fusilier regiments, used first lieutenant as well as second lieutenant until the end of the 19th century, and some British Army regiments still preserve cornet as an official alternative to second lieutenant.

Some regiments recruited from specific geographical areas, and usually incorporated the place name into the regimental name.

Some of their regiments were reorganised and incorporated into the New Model Army during and after the Second English Civil War.

Some French regiments retained a semblance of discipline after suffering enormous losses.

Some of the men, after arriving in Boston, joined Loyalist regiments attached to the British army.

Some regiments bought their own uniform and boots with money paid from public collections.

Some of the dances are named after famous regiments, historical battles and events, others after items of daily rural life.

Some current French regiments, related to the French colonial history, still retain cummerbunds as part of their full dress uniform ( notably the French Foreign Legion and the Spahis ).

Some fusilier regiments also wore a mitre with a smaller brass front-plate.

Some regiments in frontier garrisons subsequently rebelled, but became isolated among hostile Pakhtun villages and tribes.

Some armies, including the British and French, recruited whole regiments ( or converted existing ones ) of light infantry.

Some regiments retained the name and customs, but there was in effect little difference between them and other infantry regiments.

Some officers transferred to other regiments of the British Army.

Some regiments maintain a blackened or subdued version of their cap badges as shiny brass cap badges may attract the enemy's attention on the battlefield.

Some French uniforms-notably those of the cavalry regiments of the Imperial Guard-are considered amongst the most elegant and beautiful of the time.

Some regiments — such as the North's Brandenberg Sharpshooters and the South's Alexandria Rifles — had green uniforms, while the French zouave style was widely imitated.

Some of the old terços are direct ancestors of modern regiments of the Portuguese Army.