Regulations and Instructions for the Field Service of the U. S. Cavalry in Time of War (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Master the essentials of Civil War cavalry operations with this authoritative field manual.

This volume presents practical rules for marching, camp security, outposts, patrols, and the handling of convoys, drawn from McClellan’s time-tested guidance. It offers clear, step-by-step directions that help officers and NCOs train effective units in real-world scenarios. The book covers a full range of topics, from moving troops near the enemy to securing trains, forming squares, and coordinating skirmishers. It emphasizes simple, reliable methods, rapid decision-making, and keeping the force concentrated where it matters most.

• Movements of troops, trains, and defensive setups during marches and in camp
• Outpost and patrol duties, vedettes, and the chain of sentinels
• Defense and management of convoys, including formations and corral techniques
• Special detachments, sudden attacks, reconnoissance, and foraging

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