The cavalry, along with the infantry, became more professional in this period but it retained its greater social and military prestige than the infantry.

They suffered a colossal loss in men and money besides military prestige.

This weakened his military prestige in the region.

Before entering politics Arrendondo fought in wars on Italy, where he earned military prestige.

The victory at Sluys enhanced Edward's military prestige, but he was unable to follow it up.

And power meant military prestige - violence was the only thing respected by those ferocious races.

His great military prestige, combined with the public's weariness with the conflict, gave Eisenhower the final boost he needed to win.

Alakeshvara had gained military prestige in the war.

How will military prestige survive a retreat from power?

Anxiety over trials now combines with a reformist challenge to politicized top officers, who are blamed for lost military prestige.