Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917. To be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training

Published in the spring of 1917, this official War Department manual was designed to train noncommissioned officers and privates of the U.S. Cavalry, as well as mounted engineer companies. Written in a straightforward, instructional style, it captures the tone and expectations of a rapidly expanding army on the brink of World War I. Listeners hear the same language that guided soldiers through the fundamentals of military discipline, courtesy, and the solemn oath they swore upon enlistment.

The first chapter walks readers through core concepts such as obedience, loyalty, and the importance of prompt, unquestioning execution of lawful orders. Detailed explanations of how a soldier should conduct himself, support his superiors, and avoid the pitfalls of dissent provide a vivid snapshot of early‑twentieth‑century military culture. For history buffs, reenactors, or anyone curious about the values that shaped the cavalry, the audiobook offers a concise, immersive view of the era’s training doctrine.