Cavalry Outpost Drill

Cavalry Outpost Drill: With A Chapter Upon Cavalry Skirmishing is a military training manual written by Michael William Smith and originally published in 1867. The book provides a detailed guide for cavalry soldiers on how to establish and maintain an effective outpost, including instructions on selecting a suitable location, organizing the perimeter, and conducting patrols. In addition to outpost drill, the book also includes a chapter on cavalry skirmishing, which covers tactics for engaging enemy forces in small-scale engagements. The author provides instructions on how to coordinate cavalry movements, use cover and terrain to advantage, and employ various weapons and tactics to achieve success on the battlefield.Overall, Cavalry Outpost Drill is a comprehensive manual that provides practical guidance for cavalry soldiers on how to conduct effective operations in the field. It is a valuable resource for military historians, reenactors, and anyone interested in the history of cavalry warfare.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.