Although the Japanese divisions also fielded cavalry ( they , however , usually dismounted when engaged in action , acting as mounted infantry ) and occasionally specialized firearms were used on horseback , though most cavalrymen preferred the conventional '' yari '' ( spear ) , Swope .
Although the Japanese divisions also fielded cavalry they , usually dismounted when engaged in action , acting more as mounted infantry . 
 While specialized firearms were used on horseback , most cavalrymen preferred the conventional '' yari '' ( spear ) , Swope .