Hindu elephant troops precede modern tank units
Historical note describes India’s bow and arrow mounted on elephant backs as a martial force used centuries ago to break foot soldiers. Kublai Khan observed infantry and cavalry fleeing when elephants charged with archers aboard, illustrating early large scale shock tactics.
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