During the battle, after initial clashes of the light cavalry, the Teutonic Order split its forces, which were then defeated by an armoured cavalry charge. In addition, the Polish forces were helped by Lithuanian light cavalry of Eastern origins and by Tartar skirmishers, who used mostly hit-and-run tactics. During the battle, the Polish armoured cavalry was used to break through the Teutonic lines. One of the finest examples of usage of the early Polish cavalry was the Battle of Grunwald of 1410. Polish-Lithuanian state, late 17th century Towarzysz pancerny

The banner fought separately and included all the necessary detachments, including its own kitchen, tabors and servants.

The basic tactical unit of the army was a banner ( chorągiew), that is, a group of approximately 50 men financed by a noble clan, a notable person or a land owner. By the start of the 15th century, the core of the Polish armies was formed by mounted knights called to arms by the kings. Until the 14th century, the Polish armed forces were composed mostly of mounted soldiers. The Prince's druzhina also received a share of military loot. He wrote that the drużyna of Mieszko I had 3000 men, who were paid by the duke. It's noted in the manuscript of Abraham ben Jacob who traveled in 961–62 in Central Europe.

The first Polish cavalry was created by the Duke of Polans - Mieszko I, who united the West Slav tribes in the area of modern Poland.

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