author
Michael Frederic Rimington
1858–1928
A British cavalry officer and military writer, he brought a soldier’s eye to the history and practice of mounted warfare. His work reflects long firsthand experience in the army and a deep belief in the importance of cavalry training, tactics, and discipline.
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Our Cavalry
by Michael Frederic Rimington
About the author
Born on May 23, 1858, Michael Frederic Rimington was a British Army officer who went on to become Lieutenant-General Sir Michael Rimington. He is best remembered for his cavalry service, especially in South Africa, where the mounted force known as Rimington’s Guides carried his name.
Alongside his military career, he wrote about cavalry with the authority of someone who had spent years in the saddle. His book Our Cavalry looks at the history, organization, and battlefield role of mounted troops, and it shows his strong interest in how cavalry should be trained and used.
Rimington died on December 19, 1928. For readers interested in military history, his writing offers more than theory: it gives a view of cavalry from an officer who knew the traditions, strengths, and limits of that world from direct experience.