position of Commander during, 65;
choice of moment for, 87;
cohesion during, 221;
speed of, 221

Chargers. See 'Horses'

Chotusitz, Battle of, 83

Civilians, possible participation in future Wars by, 10;
armed resistance by, to be suppressed, 33

Column, regimental, value of, for War, 227;
squadron, disadvantages of, 228

Combined action, factors essential to success of, 68

Command of Cavalry masses exceeding six regiments, 45;
must be under a single leader, 46;
efficiency of, more important with Cavalry than Infantry, 63

Commander, qualities needed in a good, 64, 286;
place of, before and during charges, 65;
when working with other Arms, 66;
choice of formation to be left to, 72, 76, 77;
must be informed of progress of Infantry combat, 86;
qualities required in covering a retreat, 86;
in dismounted action, 93;
must decide as to extension in strategy, 106;
and concentration in combat, 106;
to be kept informed of general situation, 111, 117;
must organize his own reconnaissance, 120;
personal supervision of front by, 121;
forage reserve to be formed by, 131;
to arrange times for drill, 215;
but not to deviate from Regulations, 220;
importance of handling 'masses,' 216.
See also 'Leader'

Commencement of War, essence of all Cavalry action during, 26;
obtaining intelligence during, 27

Communications, increased liability to interruption of, 13;
greater opportunities for Cavalry to interfere with, 14;
especially after victory, 14;
to be maintained with Headquarters on field of battle, 67

Comparison between Cavalry and Infantry, 59

Concentration, question of disturbing enemy's communications during, 19;
views of other Powers on this, 20;
value of raids during, 20;
premature commitment of Cavalry during, 24;
reasons against sacrificing Cavalry during, 25;
defensive duties during, 26;
advantages of pushing forward during enemy's, 28;
of force for raids, 35;
of considerable masses, when essential, 44;
for combat, 106, 108, 109

Corn, amount of, to be carried by Cavalry, 130;
author's experiment, 203

Coulmiers, Battle of, 86

'Critique' after field days, 243

Cyclists, value of, in conjunction with Cavalry, 22, 147;
circulation of intelligence by, 39;
should enable Divisional Cavalry to be economized, 42;