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everything required for accommodation in camp. Field 

 equipage consists of arms, artillery, wagons, tumbrels, etc. 



Flank. — The side of an army, or a battalion encamped on the 

 right or left. 



Fusileer'. — A soldier belonging to what is termed the light in- 

 fantry. Fusileers are distinguished by the white cockade. 



Gar'rison. — The guard of a fortified place ; also, the place 

 itself. 



Grenadier'. — Formerly, a soldier who threw grenades ; in modern 

 use, one of a company of tall, stout soldiers, selected for the 

 place, which takes post on the right of a battalion and 

 leads it in every attack. 



Gui'don. — A cavalry banner. 



Gun'nery. — The science of usinr/ artillery judiciously and with 

 the greatest effect. 



Hav'ersack. — A coarse linen bag issued to every soldier pro- 

 ceeding on service, for the purpose of carrying provisions. 



Hollow Square. — A body of foot-soldiers drawn up to receive 

 the charge of cavalry, having an empty space in the middle 

 to receive the officers, artillerymen, etc., and protected on 

 all sides by a line of bayonets. 



In'fantry, — Soldiers who serve on foot. 



Knap'sack. — A square case of canvas or leather, properly pre- 

 pai-ed for strapping on the infantry soldier's back and con- 

 taining the whole of his regimental necessaries. 



Lan'cers. — A body of men armed with long lances and mounted 

 on swift horses. 



Land'sturm. — A local militia of Germany, formed of men above 

 forty years of age, which never leaves its own district, and 

 is only called out in case of actual invasion. 



Land'wehr. — The militia of Prussia and Austria. 



Life'-Guards. — The body-guard of a sovereign prince. 



Light Horse. — All mounted soldiers that are lightly armed 

 and accoutred for active and desultory service. 



Lodg'ment. — An intrenchment hastily constructed on a captured 

 breach or outwork in order to maintain the position against 

 recapture. 



Han'ual Ex'ercise. — The exercise by which soldiers are taught 

 the use of their muskets and other arms. 



Marines'. — Soldiers raised for naval service and trained to 

 fight both on shipboard and on land. They are clothed 

 and armed in the same way as inflintry of the line. 



