Yep, Fenrir has got the big issue here. Are cattle sufficently more likely to charge a wall of pikes/spear/bayonets than a horse, that the differance makes up for the advantages (speed, manouvrability etc.) lost by switching from a horse to a cow?no offense, but i don't think Bulls would want to charge at spears either.
Of cause, horses can also end up rather dangerous for their riders as well... I've been thrown for the thoroughbred once (came out a bit shaken and lightly bruised, was back ina saddle within minutes... but on the bloody Appy-cross rather than the TB. Of cause, nowdays I ride that TB for most of my lessons...) and had a bloody Appy-cross attempt to smash my knee on several occasions.and if they get angry, that's more dangerous to the Rider than the enemy....
Of cause, horses can also end up rather dangerous for their riders as well.
Well, we all know that horse doesn't like to charge towards a row of pikes and spears.
So I was wondering, what if someone manged to create a bull cavalary unit?
If it hasn't been done, their is a good reason for it. Can you imagine trying to raise a group of rhinos?![]()
Ok, what about Rhinos then? Assuming they don't have to charge into a row of spears.
Will a domiscated Rhino force be more effective in a flanking attack?
Rhinos are not domesticable, and even if they were, they wouldn't make very good cavalry steeds. They're actually rather fragile and short winded, and they've been known to drop dead when forced to run for long time/distance...
what about domestication of moose? fairly similar to horses and sure would be impressive in battle.