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The 1862 US Cavalry Tactics

by Philip St. George Cooke

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The Civil War manual for employment of cavalry in battle that was used by both Union and Confederate armies. School of the trooper, platoon, and squadron. Includes: Evolutions of the regiment and the line -- Manual of arms for sword and pistol -- Music for all 38 cavalry bugle calls -- Special section for cavalry operations on the frontier.

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Philip St. George Cooke

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Canonical title: The 1862 US Cavalry Tactics
Original publication date: 1862

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Genres: History, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 357.184 — Society, government, & culture Public administration & military science Mounted forces and warfare Cavalry proper
LCC: UE160 .C7696 — Military Science Cavalry. Armor Cavalry. Armor Tactics. Maneuvers. Drill regulations
BISAC: HIS HISTORY United States Civil War Period (1850-1877)

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Published: 1862
Genres: History, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 357.184
LCC: UE160 .C7696

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