ater operations,
to realize the importance of the action of the unit within the
framework of the whole, or to notice how faults in details, apparently
trivial in themselves, can mount up in the mass until they may
jeopardize the success of any given undertaking.

The higher the intellectual pinnacle on which he is placed, the wider
becomes his horizon, and consequently his appreciation of the relative
importance of each individual link in the chain.

CONCLUSION

If now, at the conclusion of my investigations, we summarize the chief
results arrived at, we find the following sequence of thought:

The value of Cavalry in relation to the other Arms has risen
materially; as a consequence of the whole range of changes introduced
into the conduct of modern War--viz., those due to changes in the
composition of Armies, to railways, telegraphs, supply, weapons, etc.
Its strategical tasks have increased in importance, and on the
battle-field new opportunities for successes have been disclosed.

Mounted and dismounted action have now become functions of equal
importance. Great results--whether strategical or tactical--can only
be obtained by the employment of 'Masses.'

The changing conditions of War demand increased mobility, both
organic, strategic, and tactical.

The difficulties of leadership, in consequence of these conditions,
have increased very materially. On the other hand, the Cavalry has
remained in every respect relatively behind the other Arms, and hence
we stand face to face with a whole list of new requirements which it
must be the task of our peace-time preparation to satisfy, and of
which the following are the most important items:

Increase in the price paid for our remounts.

Considerable increase in our numerical strength, if possible, on the
lines of our existing and well-tried organization.

Rearmament of our Cavalry with a 6-millimetre carbine, ballistically
equal in all respects to the rifle of the Infantry.

Considerable increase in the amount of ammunition carried both in
peace and War.

Improvement in the whole equipment of man and horse.

Formation of the horse batteries of four guns, with corresponding
increase in the number of batteries; introduction also of a true
quick-firer.

Supply of Maxim guns to the Cavalry. Organization of the whole of the
supply columns and pioneer detachments required to give the necessary
strategical mobility.

Improvement in the method of trainin