Egyptian Cavalry Corps
The Egyptian Cavalry Corps was the mounted corps of the Egyptian Army. Establishment Muhammad Ali of Egypt, Muhammad Ali of Egypt and the Sudan created a strong standing army with modern weaponry, tactics and training. Some historians argue that Ali was fond of the Napoleonic method of military management, and the additions and new establishments to the Egyptian military were inspired by the French military itself. As Ali's army returned from the Greek War of Independence, his son and the commander of the army, Ibrahim Pasha of Egypt, Ibrahim Pasha, suggested the creation of an Egyptian Cavalry Corps. The corps was established in 1828 and a school was founded in Giza to train cavalry officers. In 1839, the Cavalry Corps had 15 regiments (8 of which are cuirassiers) scattered all over Egypt. Order of Battle 1839 * 1st Guards Cavalry Regiment (Latakia) * 2nd Guards Cavalry Regiment (Besan) * 1st Cavalry Regiment (Urfa) * 2nd Cavalry Regiment (Zanbaqi) * 3rd Cavalry Regiment (Alexan ...
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