Cavalry Squadrons??

[Havoc]

Breaking them down into squadrons also makes it less likely to have your formation disrupted by cannon fire before and during a charge.

You always want to be prepared to follow up a charge with support from other cavalry or infantry, or you may find your charging cavalry alone in the middle of a sea of angry enemy.

It is also very handy to sweep the crews from a line of enemy guns by their flank with a few squadrons, then follow up with infantry to take the guns without a fight.

A single squadron of charging cavalry is usually enough to overrun lone skirmishers or a battery of limbered guns.

A line of hussar squadrons spread out on your flank is usually a good buffer against sudden surprises and breakthroughs, and will allow you time to reinforce.