Really nice shot of this swedish beauty. The term "cavalry" wasn't in use until around the 1650's. In Sweden the cavalry was called "rytteriet" (the riders or the horsemen) prior to that time. For example Smålands ryttare and Upplands ryttare (ryttare = horsemen).The Cavalry or "rytteriet" was units who fought on horsebacks. The cavalry had a very important role in the battles during the Middle Ages. During the 1500's the cavalry became less important in battles due to the use of firearms. The cuirass gave of good protection against arrows but not against bullets.The Swedish king, Gustav II Adolf, restored the importance of the cavalry in the beginning of the 17th century. He introduced a new battle tactic for the cavalry. In the new tactic the cavalry was to charge with the swords ready in their hands. In central Europe the cavalry still used the so-called " karakolering" where the horsemen charged with their handguns. After the handgun had been fired they returned back to their own lines.King Gustav II Adolf had his horsemen to continue the attack after firing the handguns, however now with the swords as weapons. 
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