Journal of a Cavalry Officer; Including the Memorable Sikh Campaign of 1845-1846
CHAPTER IV.
Return to Bussean--Sir John Grey's Detachment--Battle of Assaye--Sindiah's Troops--Generals Allard and Ventura--General Lloyd's Observations on the Art of War--Tactics of the Sikhs--Runjeet Singh's Discipline--Sikh Artillery--Goojerat --Moodkee--Sir Joseph Thackwell--Bootawalla--Pontoons--Their Value to an Army--Great Rise in the Price of Food. 109