Cavaloy field duty, tr. by F.S. Russell |
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Advance and Rear Advance Guard advanced party Ambuscade approach attack bivouac Cantonments carbine or pistol carried cavalry soldier chain of outposts chain of Vedettes challenge CHAP circumstances column commanding the Field-Piquet commanding the outposts commissioned officer communication comrades conducted convoy defile description of troops deserters direction dismount distance division draw swords endeavour enemy's Escort especially examining detachment examining party FIELD DUTY fight fire flanking parties foraging ground horses infantry laid lance main body means mounted move necessary neighbouring night non-commissioned officer object observed occupied officer commanding officer in command paces parole and countersign pass person Piquet portion possible Precau prisoners quickly ready Rear Guard Reconnoitring Patrols regarding the enemy relief remain halted retire retreat ride road rule secure sent sentries shot Side Patrols Skirmishers Sly Patrols spot squadron squadron leader strength Surprise tions trot waggons watch wood ΧΙ
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