1 268 HISTORY OF THE SIKHS.
2 Macedonian phalanx did when led by Alexander
3 the Great against Porus.
4 European in- From what has been said and shown of the
5 aioe European infantry, it may be inferred, that to
6 under any cit Hossess strength in this arm, is to secure victory
7 under any circumstances. Hence the necessity
8 for raising more European regiments than at pre-
9 sent exist in India.
10 But while allowing its full weight to the Euro-
11 pean infantry, it must not be overlooked that .the
12 cavalry is equally important and requisite. We
13 have in a previous chapter discussed the merits of
14 regular and irregular Native cavalry ;- but whatever
15 their respective merits may be, it is an undeniable
16 fact that neither are at all equal to European
17 cavalry: we do not deny that the regular Native
18 cavalry have often charged gallantly, and vied with
19 the Europeans ; and as far as the knowledge of the
20 sword is concerned, there may be superiority in
21 many instances on the side of the Native horse-
22 The import. ™an3 but where a combined, irresistible heavy
23 see wal charge is required, the great superiority of the
24 European cavalry must be allowed. In the Native
25 infantry, there are numerous individuals who in
26 single combat would triumph over a European foot-
27 The fierce SOldier, for the Native is skilful with his sword ; but
28 Haring of **° there is something in the European when highly ex-
29 folders incited on the field of battle, allied to madness, which
30 nothing can resist; all his milder feelings give way
31 to a fierce and terrible impetuosity; the quiet,
32 orderly soldier becomes at once a daring aud despe-