
Military Text-Books
PREFACE
DIAGRAMS
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
A compact manual for the modern cavalry officer, this work blends timeless battlefield lessons with practical advice for today’s mounted troops. Written for junior leaders, it walks readers through fundamental maneuvers—flank attacks, column formations, and the art of a coordinated charge—while underscoring the importance of cohesion, morale and horse care.
Interspersed with clear diagrams, the author draws on centuries of experience, from ancient Greek riders to the brave Ironsides of Cromwell’s era, showing how the same principles still shape effective cavalry action. Whether you’re learning to ride in formation, preparing a brigade for a rapid assault, or simply appreciating the unique partnership between man and horse, the book offers a concise, historically grounded guide that remains relevant to contemporary combat training.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (293K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2016-10-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1858–1928
A cavalry officer with a frontline view of empire-era warfare, he wrote crisply and from experience about mounted troops, military practice, and life on campaign.
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