There are few more heroic and stirring sights than Polish cavalry dashing themselves inÂoÿ a desperate charge against German armoured might; lance against Krupp steel... Only, it largely of course didn't happen. Gallant though they were, the Polish Cavalryman was no fool. After reforms in 1936 the Polish cavalry was reorganised into twenty six regiments, ofÂoÿfour squadrons each with one hundred and twenty men in each squadron. They were supported by HMG and anti-tank squadrons, backed too with tankettes andÂoÿ infantry on bicycles.Âoÿ Sadly for the romantics amongst us, the lance had been retired and was used largely for ceremonial purposes.