Dutch Cavalry

[yantaylor]

Hi everyone.

I have been searching for information regarding Dutch Cavalry (Hussars) in 1940 and what I have discovered is that they had five regiments in the line prior to the German invasion.
The Hussar regiments were a mix of cyclists, motorcyclists and horse mounted squadrons and even had attached armoured car units.
The fifth regiment of Hussars were almost completely mounted on horses and even had a horse artillery component.
Where I am getting confused is the cyclist regiments that were a part of the “light Division”, as these are classed as Wielrijders and Motorrider. Are these different from the cavalry regiments?

Thanks for any help.
Yan.

[111E]

Although it is not answering your questions completely, here some info in Dutch about 1st regiment hussars in may 1940.

https://www.sytzama.nl/1RH-Mei1940.html#top

[Leo Niehorster]

Have you seen this site?
http://nubo.home.xs4all.nl/Rogier/

[yantaylor]

Thanks for the links guys!
Leo, I have seen a link to that site before, probably on your own site. I see they place the cavalry under the term Legerkorps, which is why I couldn't find it.