CONTENTS. 



XXI 



intended for cliarj^inn; tlieret'oro necessary — Argmnents as to mctliod 

 of aiiniiifr — The revolver — The carbine — Tlie sword — Its hannlessness 

 — Iimtances — General Steplien D. Lee's opinion — Col 

 views — Fulnre tactics of infantry against cavalry — Ui 

 attacking infantry — Argmnents on this point. 



onel Gilnioi-'H 

 Uest method of 



Section II. — Mounted Rijies. 



Value of light cavalry for outposts and advanced guards — Value of 

 mounted nih.H — Dragoons not cflicient in former wars- Reasons of 

 tiiis — Conditions now all dianged — Weapons and tactics of infantry, 

 as well as weapons of mounted rifles, totally different from those of 

 past ages — Arguments on this point — Views of Cuneral S. D. Lee. 



CHAPTER XXXIir. 

 Armament and Equipment 



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Section I. — Heavy Cavalry. 

 CoDiposition — Uniforms — Equipment — Arms. 



Section II. — Mounted Rifles. 



Dress — Equipment— Arms — Sword — Should be attached to the saddle — A 

 few hatchets should be carried. 



CHAPTER XXXIV. 



Employment of Cavalry in a Campaign . 



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Cavalry more required for outpost work than ever — Effect of railways, 

 telegraphs, &c. — Cavalry should be sent far in advance of main army 

 — Should not regulate its movements by its own anny — But by the 

 enemy — It should press the enemy's outposts continually — Mounted 

 rifles might be used in line of battle as infantry in case of need — 

 Especially in defensive battles — Should be used to cut off a beaten 

 . army in retreat. 



CHAPTER XXXV. 

 Morale 639 



Great value of a high morale — Instances— Causes of morale — Attention 

 should be paid to create a good morale in the troops. 



