"Cavalry Tactics 101" Topic
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| Billy Yank | 01 Oct 2009 7:20 p.m. PST |
Does anyone know if cavalry in the American Civil War was trained to assault in a column of companies? Thanks for the insights! V/R
Billy Yank |
| Man of Few Words | 01 Oct 2009 7:48 p.m. PST |
Pleasonton's attack during Chancelorsville was in column but the companies had no room to deploy. I would think the "parade ground" tactic would more likely be by squadron. Believe I have read such stories though I can not recall a specific incident. Brandy Station and the Valley are likely places to look for it. |
| donlowry | 02 Oct 2009 12:32 p.m. PST |
Can't recall every reading of such. Column of squadrons yes, column of 4s, yes, but companies, no. |
| Billy Yank | 03 Oct 2009 7:59 p.m. PST |
Thanks for the help gents. I couldn't think of any examples either. V/R BY |
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