Hellooo. Just the one question. In the Napoleonic era (and such) how were Cavalrymen recruited? Was it the same process as infantryman where they were recruited to their local regiment, which could have been cavalry? It seems to me, that cavalrymen get the better deal in war, I know which one I'd rather be. Thanks for your time. James Trethowan
Cavalry were recruited much as infantry - and probably found recruiting easier because it was reckoned a cushier branch than the infantry.