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The first two sites are pretty self-explanatory. The National Archives site is more for the more dedicated researcher. There was a web site that sold DVDs, such as Ft. Lee Blueprints, and Rock Island Arsenal Blueprints, which I have. http://military-info.com/ http://www.lrgaf.org/articles/blueprints...

Merry Christmas to all and hopes for a happy new year. We had a white Christmas , and 12, yes 12-degree lows .
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Bummer. My riding days are over. (Riding required per announcement.)
Oh well. Onward through the fog.
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This may be from Pershings time in Europe, as the Brits certainly saluted palm out, and from a second party, the French did also. The French was in association with Legion, and they still do it that way.
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This was a consignment sale at a local tack shop, with no provenance, and was not in useable condition. I contacted Mike Goodell up in Ft Saint James, BC, and he agreed to give it "Do over". This is one the last saddles he worked on before he passed. I never did have a horse that this woul...

The Fort Sill Half Section generally makes it to the Cavalry Competition put on by the US Cavalry Association every year at Fort Reno. Great team. After the demonstration, or sometimes before, they set up for school kids that are bussed in for the day, do a show and tell, to include firing a blank r...

It's a great read Pat. :clap: Here's the prequel, From Mons to Ypres with French: A Personal Narrative https://books.google.com/books?id=FC9LAAAAMAAJ&pg=PP5&lpg=PP5&dq=From+Mons+to+Ypres+with+General+French&source=bl&ots=4vI-6kTLrV&sig=ACfU3U3usptrFjcyUc1Bxd6fwitbPj13iw&h...

http://www.gutenberg.org/files/44443/44443-h/44443-h.htm For those of us in lock down, or what ever fraction there of as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic, I submit the above. Written in 1872 by Henry Barnard, LLD, represents a detailed review of most if not all of the military schools of Europe and...

The second set of rings on bit 3 are likely for a curb chain or strap that goes under the chin. It gives a mechanical advantage that results in greater effect of the port. When you say "whoa", the horse will say "yes sir!". The slots below the cheek slots are unknown to me, thoug...

Even better is that the 1931 manual uses only line drawings, so.... :think: When I get some time, I'll look at picket lines. That sounds like what you described. I also have the blue prints for cavalry equipment on DVD. :?: I'll look. Unless some one else has them and.... Could happen. :lol: Cheers ...

This is true, but on arrival the 6th and the rest of the regiments, were farmed primarily tasked with remount details, military police duties, converted to infantry or hauling artillery. The 2nd was later reconstituted as a squadron sized unit and saw extensive combat till the end of the war. Bielak...

In the 1931 manual page 310, the lariat is attached to the ring of the halter with the remainder secured around the horses neck with a knot similar to a "hang man's knot", plate 79. In the next paragraph, the lariat is described as attached to a cantle ring, then strapped to the top of the...

A more detailed account of 2nd Cav's work in Europe can be found in Major Joseph I. Lambert's "One Hundred Years with the Second Cavalry", chapter Eleven.
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James A. Sawicki"s "Cavalry Regiments of the US Army" page 100. 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 16th with only elements of the 2nd acting as cavalry.
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Excellent find! The similarities to this manual and the suggestions by Boniface to me are striking, especially the changes to carrying the rifle and saber. I just ordered a copy of the manual, so I can make comparisons between Boniface, the 1917 manual, and the 1931 manual. Now. Can someone explain ...

"Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States. 1917. to Be Also Used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training" available on amazon. I'd be cautious about the paper back as my copy was not complete. I can't find my ...

As biologist (cell , genetics) I found the ASU article fascinating. I'm looking for the actual paper for the DNA study, but is seems pretty conclusive that Pulaski was genetically a woman. To the layman it is confusing that a person would have exterior characteristics of one gender while the interio...

Very interesting, as the equestrian part of the Olympics finished on the 16th in Berlin. Last minute shopping before returning to the states? My wife will be in Aachen this summer for the World cup competition. Shopping is definitely on her to do list. I'll bet you a doughnut that someone could go t...

Beautiful pictures! I found 181 most interesting in that it the first photo showing the use of canvas receiver covers on the SMLE rifle that I've seen. Also the majority had slung their rifles.
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Mikko,
I'm so glad I didn't stop at tarragon in the translator. Dragoon is so much better.
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