Cavaloy field duty, tr. by F.S. Russell

able Advance Guard allowed approach arms attack avoid called carbine carried cavalry challenge CHAP CHAPTER circumstances clear close column communication comrades concealed conducted convoy cover defile detachments direction dismount distance division duty endeavour enemy enemy's Escort especially examining examining party field Field-Piquet fight fire flank flankers follow foraging force front give given ground halt hand horses immediately important infantry inhabited instructions keep laid latter light main body means mounted move movements necessary never night object observed occupied officer commanding once outposts paces party pass patrols person Piquet points portion position possible prisoners quickly reach ready Rear Guard receive reconnoitrers regarding relief remain retire ride road rule secure seen sent sentries shot side signs Skirmishers soldier soon squadron strength surprise swords taken tions troops vedettes waggons watch