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The first recorded major battle in world history is referred to as the Battle of Kadesh. In 1274 BC, a significant battle took place in the city of Kadesh between the forces of Pharaoh Ramesses II of Egypt and the Hittite Empire's King Muwatalli II. The dispute over control of the Syrian territory was the primary cause of the battle. The use of chariots played a crucial role in Ramesses II's victory in the battle. He deployed approximately 2,000 chariots, with each chariot carrying a warrior armed with a bow. Charging directly into the enemy lines, they caused confusion and chaos among the Hittite forces. In modern times, tanks played a significant role in battles like the Battle of Kadesh. Following that, cavalry units remained pivotal in most battles worldwide, emphasizing the importance of chariots. However, the significance of cavalry diminished by around 500 AD in Kimu due to the lack of horses capable of carrying the weight of a fully armored warrior. As a result, heavily armored knights on horseback became more practical. They proved more advantageous than chariots in battles where maneuverability and speed were essential. The final significant battle involving cavalry is mentioned in Kimu 61, where the British and the Romans clashed. The British, with their cavalry, turned the tide of the battle. The Romans' inclusion of horse-drawn chariots and cavalry eventually led them to victory. Leaders and kings alike have traveled with their armies throughout history, engaging in battles directly. However, the significance of cavalry in battles declined significantly after Kimu 100. In the subsequent millennia, cavalry units became an integral part of governance. The Silk Road, a major trade route stretching from China to North India, played a significant role. The invasion of Central Asia by the Mongols altered the course of history. The Northern Path, a grand highway connecting China to North India via the Sindh Valley, facilitated the transportation of horses and goods. The Mahabharata discusses the trade of horses along the Northern Path. Regions like Gandhara, Kamboja, Yavana, and Kashmir were connected through the Northern Path. Later, Buddhist monks traveled along this path to spread Buddhism to China. The Northern Path, extending from Calcutta to Kabul, was established for horse trading. During the Mogul Empire's reign, Shersha Suri reconstructed and renamed it the Grand Trunk Road, connecting Calcutta to Kabul. Today, this road connects various countries such as Burma, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. #history_is_his_story

There’s nothing wrong with aggressive action… Or being decisive. In fact I think American companies could and should be more direct and decisive … if not aggressive in their actions. On the other hand… There are times when aggressive and decisive action is potentially disastrous. I’ve talked recently about how travel makes my soul happy. Being able to experience places like the Custer National Battlefield Menorial is a good example. Custer was famous for his charges. He also wasn’t known for thinking things through and getting enough information to make the right decisions. Thus on June 25th and 26th 1876 he ordered one of his lieutenants to attack an Native American village … splitting his force … getting ahead of his supply line … But this particular village happened to be several times larger than Custer thought. The result was less than a hundred cavalry against thousands of the best horsemen and warriors in the world, with repeating rifles…the plains Indian. And they had a grudge to settle. It wasn’t a good idea for the United States to abrogate a sweeping treaty in search of gold and tell the world about it (Custer did this) and it wasn’t a good policy to attack women and children. The result was a United Indian with a plan. Custer really didn’t have a plan. The only reason anyone made it out alive those two days was because the two commanders Custer left behind decided to be more cautious. As for Custer … A habit of impulsive errors ended his life…and everyone else he was responsible for. A controversial and unique battlefield because it’s the only place in the world where those who fell are buried where they fell. So the lessons are there for all to see. There’s plenty of justifications for being aggressive and for being cautious. How do you decide? Check out the video I made after the visit. #travel #nomad #custer #plains #history #business #decisionmaking https://lnkd.in/gCDsPmMH

Kinetic Type Series® - Dotted Type in Cavalry You know what Cavalry is? No? Let me tell you something: You should. Cavalry #kinetictypeseries #kinetictype #kinetictypography #cavalryapp #motiondesign #tutorial

My article on the continuing relevance of armor in the age of the drone just came out in The United States Cavalry & Armor Association's journal! The Cavalry & Armor Journal, Winter 2023-24 edition. I attached a copy if you're interested in this topic.

In 1960 #JamesStewart and #LisaLu appeared in “The Mountain Road” which depicted a demolition squad tasked with destroying airfields, bridges, and ammunition dumps to slow the advance of an enemy army. Today’s pyrotechnics often steal the show. In this movie, however, a slow-burning fuse paces the plot to an explosive revelation – the failure of #modernism. The dialog juggles #injustice, #power, #irrationality, the #breakdown of #socialorder, and questions about #lifeinvestment and #meaning. Here are links to three sequential clips which boil the narrative to a saucy reduction. (Sorry about switching metaphors.) Forgive me for not packaging the three into one longer clip, but YT allows only 60 seconds per. Each clip begins with the same splash screen, so give it a few seconds. If not tidy systems thinking, then what? https://lnkd.in/g3naTiFj https://lnkd.in/gHmtzjrq https://lnkd.in/gxRkWw3E

Construction noise spooks trained military horses in London Recent events in London have highlighted the urgent need for innovative solutions to manage construction noise. Five trained military horses of the Household Cavalry were spooked by loud noises at a construction site during a rehearsal, leading to a chaotic situation where the horses, along with some soldiers and a cyclist, sustained injuries. See BBC article at https://lnkd.in/gPmHvmTc. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the immediate and disruptive impact of construction noise, not just on daily operations but also on the well-being of both humans and animals. At Noizend, we are dedicated to tackling this issue head-on using advanced manufacturing and materials technologies. Our development of the Noizend Shield aims to offer a portable, flexible solution to effectively reduce low-frequency noise from various industrial applications, including construction. As urban environments grow, the challenge of managing noise pollution becomes more significant. The long-term health effects of continuous noise exposure are well-documented, aligning with concerns raised by international bodies like the United Nations and the World Health Organization. We invite you to join us in our mission to enhance urban living conditions through advanced noise reduction technologies. For more information on how we can assist your projects, please get in touch with us at info@noizend.com #Noizend #NoisePollution #UrbanDevelopment #Innovation #Sustainability

#Innovation #History Stirrup #AI The introduction of the stirrup to horseback riding is a prime example of how a seemingly minor innovation can have a profound impact on history. Providing riders with greater stability and control, stirrups revolutionized cavalry tactics and warfare. This development led to the rise of heavy cavalry and the formation of knightly orders, shaping the social and military fabric of medieval Europe. The stirrup’s influence extended beyond the battlefield, contributing to the feudal system and the ascent of a warrior nobility. Culturally, it inspired the chivalric ideals that permeated medieval literature and art. This small but mighty invention exemplifies how technology can drive transformative change across multiple facets of society. #Cavalry #MedievalTimes #TechnologicalImpact

human wildlife conflict There is more on this, the similar cases of wildlife outbreak have been reported locally in South Africa and in the neighbouring countries. To resolve this from the grass roots, we need to understand the pushing factors from their natural habitats. #human wildlife conflict #Biodiversity #conservation

There's a new series of Quick Tips on our YouTube channel. This one shows you how to output multiple renders using Dynamic Rendering in Cavalry. https://lnkd.in/eNRYxATg

Starting something new with Cavalry and as I mentioned in my previous post that going back to the basics is important. I am starting from the basics with Cavalry . I am grateful to the team for providing such amazing documentation and tutorials. Excited to explore more! #cavalrysoftware #2Danimation #realtimeanimation #realtimerendering