1868 CAVALRY 1ed Confederate Military Tactics Warfare Strategy Weapons Civil War

1868 CAVALRY 1^ed Confederate Military Tactics Warfare Strategy Weapons Civil War

 

“Modern Cavalry: Its Organisation, Armament, and Employment in War” by Lieutenant-Colonel George Taylor Denison III delves into the evolving nature of cavalry in light of technological advancements in weaponry in the 19^th century. The book examines how innovations, particularly breech-loading and repeating rifles, witnessed in the American and German wars, necessitate a reevaluation of cavalry’s role, organization, and tactics. Drawing from renowned works on the subject and firsthand insights from Confederate States’ Generals like Fitzhugh Lee, Stephen D. Lee, and T.L. Rosser, Denison proposes necessary changes. The book asserts that while artillery and infantry have seen significant advancements, cavalry has somewhat stagnated. By applying “modern” weapon benefits to cavalry, Denison believed its efficiency and value could be enhanced, reinstating its significance in contemporary warfare.

 

This rare, 1868 first edition is illustrated with two color plates and 2 folding maps.

 

Item number: #41522

Price: $599

 

DENISON JR., George T.

 

Modern Cavalry: Its Organisation, Armament, and Employment in War. With an Appendix Containing Letters from Generals Fitzhugh Lee, Stephen D. Lee, and T.L. Rosser, of the Confederate States’ Cavalry; and Col. Jenyns’ System of Non-Pivot Drill in Use in the 13^th Hussars.

 

London: Thomas Bosworth, 1868. First Edition.

 

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • xx, 376
  • 4 engraved plates
    • Color frontispiece
    • 1 full-page color plate
    • 2 folding maps
  • Provenance:
    • Binding stamp – Royal Engineers Library
      • The Royal Engineers Museum, Library and Archive is a military engineering museum and library in Gillingham, Kent. It tells the story of the Corps of Royal Engineers and British military engineering in general.
    • Bookplate – Military Historical Society, J.R. Brett bequest, 1869
    • Stamp – Captain A. F. Becke
      • Captain A. F. Becke was a captain in the British Royal Artillery during WWI, and was also the author of several military histories, covering battles such as Waterloo, the Gallipoli Campaign, and the royal artillery’s actions at Le Cateau.
    • Language: English
    • Binding: Leather; tight and secure
    • Size: ~7.5in X 4.75in (19cm x 12cm)

 

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