ACHIEVEMENTS OF FIELD ARTILLERY. 
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Notwithstanding the quickness with which the Sikh guns were served, 
it was soon seen that ueither human fortitude nor the best material 
could permanently withstand the storm. Numerous guns were dis¬ 
mounted, and the fire of the formidable line, before a musket had 
been discharged, evidently slackened. Then the infantry deployed, 
and commenced a steady advance, the heavy guns as well as Field 
Batteries keeping pace with the troops, and unlimbering for effective 
action in successive positions. The cavalry which had been wisely 
restrained from taking too prominent a part in the action until the 
BATTLE OF GOOJFRAT.—21st February, 1849. 
enemy's centre was forced, and his infantry signally defeated, was at 
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