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Emil Schalk, A. O., The Art of War written expressly for and dedicated to the U.S. Volunteer Army., Example of a battle of the offensive defense: battle of Austerlitz, December 2, 1805. (search)
of its fire for the succeeding squadrons; and it is difficult, with the bayonet alone, to prevent cavalry breaking the ranks of infantry. However, it must be stated that cavalry should generally only charge infantry in disorder or while marching, as in acting against infantry which is not so, and which has time to form in squares, its loss is heavy and unnecessary. Artillery never acts alone; it is always accompanied by one of the two other arms. Smooth-bored guns open fire at about 1600 to 1100 yards; at these distances shots are fired: from 1100 to 1400 yards, and, if the ground permits it, they are fired by ricochet, or rolled; from 600 to 1200 yards, spherical case or shrapnels; and under 600 yards, canister is fired. Against deployed lines, shrapnel and canister, and against columns, shrapnel and shot are the most advantageous. Rifled guns commence firing sooner; the projectiles used are shells, shrapnels, and canister, the last only at short distances. When act