Organizational Goals

Early war mounted Chevauleger.

It is the goal of 2nd Bavarian Light Cavalry to recreate the daily life of combat conditions in the trenches by Bavarian dismounted cavalryman during the Great War, especially the latter years. The unit is especially geared to the reenacting of combat conditions and fighting tactics. This style of unit fighting is aggressive and very energetic.

As a forward observer for the infantry and artillery, the dismounted cavalry will have an active role in defending the line and supporting counter attacks. As an observer, it is especially important that the unit communicates and coordinates with it's fellow Imperial units. This can be accomplished by the use of whistles, hand signals, dogs, messengers and field phones.

To this end we strive to create a visually authentic appearance in such a way as to promote participation and camaraderie (and of course have fun!). We strive to base the foundation of our unit's history and appearance upon solid historical research. Our approach to WW1 reenacting may vary slightly in some instances but is more often similar with that of other WW1 units. We do not attempt to recreate a living history museum piece, but to recreate the look and feeling of trench warfare on the Western Front. Over the course of one's reenactment lifetime improvements will naturally occur.