CHAPTER V

CAVALRY _V._ CAVALRY

FORMING TO THE FLANK

I. The squadron--Forming to the front or flank--Defensive or offensive flank. II. The regiment, advantage of Echelon attack. III. The Brigade--Training of leaders-- Co-operation of R.H.A.--Two forms of attack, when both forces get away from the guns--Formations for moving to a flank--Relative effect of artillery fire on the two formations--Column of masses preferred--Formation for the attack--Time for horse artillery to unlimber--Form of attack must be simple--Conclusions Page 37