"Traditional cavalry is bound to be eliminated. With the advancements in military weaponry, such as the use of machine guns, which have been tested in the South African War, it poses a significant problem for cavalry to break through the coverage of machine gun fire. When machine guns are sufficient, infantry can effectively neutralize the threat of cavalry. Therefore, our cavalry units must adapt to the times and move towards mechanized cavalry," said General Mars.
After the South African War, Mars was promoted. The 221st and 222nd Cavalry Divisions he established before the war achieved commendable results, especially the 221st Division, which almost entirely participated in the war in the Mozambique region.
The East African cavalry units, though not long-established, have had little to show for their achievements. Initially, they were created solely to suppress the indigenous forces in East Africa, akin to using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
