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Cavalry Tactics: In three parts. School of the Trooper, of the Platoon, of the Squadron, and the Evolutions of a Regiment. Eli Lilly.
American History, 1493-1859 (Module II: Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era, 1860-1945 Available online
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Lilly, Eli, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Cavalry drill and tactics.
- Soldiers--Conduct of life.
- Soldiers.
- Military maneuvers.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, D.C.: [publisher not identified], 1864.
- Summary:
- The book covers all situations involved in being a soldier in the US Cavalry, from the proper was to carry oneself and ones weapons to the proper deportment when mounted. The book is separated into three sections: Dismounted, Mounted, Evolutions of a Regiment. 120 distinct diagrams follow these three sections, diagramming the proper way to hold oneself as a soldier, as well as proper placement for oneself while lined up in formation. The bugle calls are separated into two sections: twenty seven Bugle Calls, and eleven bugle calls specifically for skirmishers.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages) and index.
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