The line may also be formed obliquely; at the order 'Line of squadron columns at deploying interval, half-right (half-left),'-Kolonnen-Linie halbrechts (halblinks)--Trot (Gallop) march,' or 'March,' each squadron leader wheels his leading section half-right or halfleft; at the word Forward' from the regimental commander, the squadron, which before formed the head of the single column, advances straight to its new front, while the others are led up by their commanders to their places in the new formation.

In forming line to a flank, at the order 'Line of squadron columns at deploying interval, right (left),'— Kolonnen-Linie rechts (links)-'Walk (Trot, Gallop) march,' or 'March,' the squadron leaders wheel their leading sections accordingly, and at 'Forward' from the regimental commander move straight on in the new formation.

(c) To Line of Squadron Columns at Close Interval. -Line of squadron columns at close interval can be formed only on the leading squadron. If the formation is to be made obliquely or to a flank, the regimental commander must first wheel the head of the column accordingly, and then order the formation, 'right or left forward.' At the order 'Line of squadron columns at close interval, right (left) forward' Masse rechts (links) vorwärts, or 'Line of squadron columns at close interval, to the front,' -Masse vorwärts-Trot march,' or 'March,' the movement is executed as in forming line of squadron columns at deploying interval, the squadron

columns taking up their places at close (ten paces), instead of at deploying, interval.

(d) To Double Column.-At the order Double' column, right (left) forward'—Doppel-Kolonne rechts (links) vorwärts—'Trot (Gallop) march,' or 'March,' the Ist division, if the movement is made from the halt, moves off at a walk; if on the move, the pace a walk, it continues at a walk; if at an increased pace, it drops into a walk; the 2nd division forms up beside the first, on the flank ordered, at the pace named or at the original pace.

5. From Double Column.

(a) To Line of Squadrons Deployed.-At the order 'Deploy to the front-Vorwärts aufmarschiren— 'Trot (Gallop) march,' or 'March,' the squadrons of the 1st division deploy to the right, those of the 2nd, to the left.

(b) To Line of Squadron Columns at Deploying Interval.-At the order 'Line of squadron columns at deploying interval, to the front'-Kolonnen-Linie vorwärts-Trot (Gallop) march,' or 'March,' the two squadrons at the head of the double column are led outwards till they gain deploying interval, the rear squadrons of the 1st division forming in their places on the right, those of the 2nd, on the left.

(c) To Line of Squadron Columns at Close Interval. -This formation is always made on the two squadrons at the head of the double column; if required to be

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made in an oblique line or to a flank, the regimental commander must first order the corresponding wheel of the head of the column, then give the order ‘Line of squadron columns at close interval'-Masse vorwärts-Trot march,' or 'March'; the two leading squadrons march straight to their front, the rear squadrons of the 1st division forming on the right, those of the 2nd division, on the left, as in the previous case, only taking ten paces, instead of deploying, interval.

(d) To Single Column.-At the order 'Column on theth division'-Kolonne, nte Division-Walk (Trot, Gallop) march,' or 'March,' the division named, if the column is formed from the halt, receives from its commander the order to advance at the pace named; or if on the move, continues its advance at the original pace, the other division being halted, until it joins on to the rear of the first.

6. From Single Column to Column of Files and vice versa.

Each squadron forms independently according to the instructions prescribed for the squadron.

In forming single column from column of files, the squadrons, after forming column independently, are led up by their commanders to their proper intervals, at the same pace at which the sections themselves formed and closed up.

7. Changes of Formation in each Squadron
or Division.

The regimental commander may in exceptional cases, with a view to gaining increased mobility, order different formations in each squadron or division, irrespective of the words of command laid down for each movement, or again, supposing the formation to be line of squadron columns at close interval or double column, may, if desirable, take ground to a flank by fours for a considerable distance, &c.

(a) In each Squadron.-If the squadron columns are required to deploy into line independently, the regimental commander may order 'Each squadron,' 'Deploy to the right (left),' or 'Each squadron,' 'Deploy to the front,' or 'Each squadron,' 'Wheel into line to the right (left),' 'Walk (Trot, Gallop) march,' or 'March.' Vice versa, if the squadrons are deployed, and the regimental commander requires to form them into squadron columns, he may give the word 'Each squadron,' 'Column right (left),' or 'Each squadron,' 'Column right (left) forward,' 'Walk (Trot, Gallop) march,' or 'March.'

(b) In each Division. If the divisions, in column, are required to deploy into line independently, the same commands are employed as for the separate squadrons, the words 'Each division' being prefixed to the order, and vice versa.

If the direction of the separate divisions in column is required to be altered, the regimental commander

may give the word 'Each division,' 'Change direction right (left, half-right, half-left).'

In all these cases, the division commanders themselves give the necessary orders to their divisions; the same when the order of the regimental' commander has reference to a single division only.

SECTION IV.-THE ATTACK.

ATTACK OF THE SECTION.

In Close Order.

The attack is the decisive, consequently the most important, movement of cavalry in the field.

The main conditions for success in a cavalry attack are rapidity and surprise in the advance, momentum and vigor in the shock.

Cavalry must therefore be practised in advancing from considerable distances, at rapid paces, against the enemy, without losing order, cohesion, and force.

In practising the attack, the section commander should order the gallop at from 800 to 1,000 paces from the marked enemy, and immediately afterwards give the word 'Attack' (Attake), when the men at once draw swords, if not already drawn, the lancers trail their lances. When at from 60 to 80 paces from the marked enemy, the Charge' (Marsch! marsch!) should be given, and must be repeated by all leaders and guides; the men bring their swords,