1862 U.S. Cavalry Tactics (Military Classic) - Hardcover

Philip St. Geo. Cooke

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 081170114X ISBN 13: 9780811701143

Publisher: Stackpole Books, 2004

Synopsis

Directed by the U.S. War Department in 1859 to prepare a new, revised manual for U.S. cavalry operations, then-Col. Philip St. George Cooke produced this book after extensive research of cavalry tactics used by the advanced nations in Europe, where he had been an observer in the Crimean War (1854-1856). Originally published in 1860, the book was revised in 1861 and 1862. This 1862 Government Printing Office edition combines the former two-volume work into one book.

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Synopsis:

This book presents 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. It includes: evolutions of the regiment and the line; manual of arms for sword and pistol; music for all 38 cavalry bugle calls; and, special section for cavalry operations on the frontier. Directed by the US War Department in 1859 to prepare a new, revised manual for US cavalry operations, Colonel Philip St George Cooke produced this book after extensive research of cavalry tactics used by the advanced nations in Europe, where he had been an observer in the Crimean War (1854-1856). Originally published in 1860, the book was revised in 1861 and 1862. This 1862 Government Printing Office edition combines the former two volume work into one book.

About the Author:

Colonel (later Major General) Philip St. George Cooke (1809-1895) was a West Point Class of 1827 graduate and a thirty-year cavalry veteran. Although a Virginian, Cooke remained in federal service during the Civil War, even though his son joined the Confederacy and his daughter was the wife of Confederate General J. E. B. Stuart.

About this edition

• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 081170114X
• ISBN 13: 9780811701143
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 416