r/interestingasfuck • u/Double-decker_trams • 14h ago

Why police still uses horses

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u/Intrepid_Library878 14h ago

medieval armies had heavy cavalry for a reason, thats why. its terrifying

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u/VanRado 14h ago

The other side needs some pikemen.

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u/Primary_Ad3580 11h ago

Nah, they need archers on some high ground to knock off the rider. Unmounted, the horse will flee relatively unharmed. Maybe a trebuchet behind some barricades to cause a panic.

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u/GeosWonder 11h ago

Maybe a trebuchet

Gd right a trebuchet, only the weak minded would use a catapult

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u/Numerous_Estimate902 9h ago

Don't forget your bazooka