Indian Cavalry Corps

The Indian Cavalry Corps was a formation of the Indian Army during [World War I]. It was formed in France in December 1914. It remained in France until March 1916, when it was broken up. The corps consisted of the 1st [Indian Cavalry Division] and the 2nd Indian Cavalry Division, and together with the Indian Corps it formed Indian [Expeditionary Force A].
The high number of officer casualties had an effect: British officers who understood the language, customs, and psychology of their men could not be quickly replaced; as well, the alien environment of the Western Front had an adverse effect on the soldiers.
Hew [Dalrymple Fanshawe|Hew Fanshawe], from the 19th Hussars, commanded the 2nd Indian Cavalry Division in 1914. He was head of V Corps from 1915 to 1916.