The use of horses in battle can be traced back to as early as 800 BC. The increased speed, maneuverability and ability to overpower your enemy led to the development of the cavalry. Later, a new class of cavalry developed called Dragoons. They moved to battle on horses but dismounted to fight.
Eventually, the horse was replaced by horse power. The bow by the rifle. Many more significant improvements and we arrive at the modern Infantry.
The basic necessity for speed and power remain. We use vehicles to give us the advantage of speed, maneuverability through difficult terrain and improved armor for protection.
Meet the horse that delivers me to battle.
The CAIMAN.
My modern chariot weighs 19 tons and is powered by a very large deisel engine. It carries 9 warriors to battle protected by state of the art armor.
Okay, so when you ride in it feels closer to a Winnebago in size. Although its not nearly as comfortable. Well maybe that has something to do with the 60 lbs of equipment and body armor I wear.
Oh well, that is the plight of the modern warrior.
