Chapter XX: Training of the Man

Standard of proficiency--Riding, the old and the new
system--Instruction in care of horse--Most difficult
to teach or check--Result of a bad system--Napoleon’s
cavalry in Russia--The care of horses must be the
result of system--Long rides for recruits as a method
of instruction--Riding to hounds--Care of horse
now more necessary--Shooting--Is good, but fire
discipline is essential--The personal weapon--Method
of instruction--Mental and muscular development--The
handy man--Influence of sports--Swimming--Pioneering--
Cooking--Seaside work for a cavalry brigade--Squadron
competition--Regular soldiers and colonials--The
practical instruction--Theory--Instruction in _moral_--
A Japanese view--Demonstration--Intercourse between
officers and men--Grumbling Page 202

DIAGRAMS

NO. PAGE
I. Defensive and Offensive Flanks 40

II. The Two Forms of Attack 43

III. Column of Regimental Masses compared with Column
of Squadrons 45

IV. The Formation for the Attack 47

V. Squadrons _en bondes_ 60

VI. Cavalry Brigade in Action 64

VII. The Passage of a Defile 67

VIII. Cavalry Attack on Dismounted Men holding a Kopje 104