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by TL Foster
Thu Nov 11, 2021 11:39 pm
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Gen. Pershing & foxcatcher hunt team horseshow, 1921, 5/17/21
Replies: 5
Views: 2077

Re: Gen. Pershing & foxcatcher hunt team horseshow, 1921, 5/17/21

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.
Cheers
Tom
by TL Foster
Mon Mar 30, 2020 3:56 pm
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: WITH CAVALRY IN 1915 THE BRITISH TROOPER IN THE TRENCH LINE Through the Second Battle of Ypres BY Frederick Coleman.
Replies: 1
Views: 1625

Re: WITH CAVALRY IN 1915 THE BRITISH TROOPER IN THE TRENCH LINE Through the Second Battle of Ypres BY Frederick Colem

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...
by TL Foster
Mon Mar 30, 2020 3:51 pm
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: Military schools and courses of instruction in the science and art of war (Revised Edition)
Replies: 0
Views: 2390

Military schools and courses of instruction in the science and art of war (Revised Edition)

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...
by TL Foster
Thu Sep 05, 2019 3:16 pm
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Cavalry Bits
Replies: 6
Views: 1773

Re: Cavalry Bits

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...
by TL Foster
Thu Aug 22, 2019 9:52 pm
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Correct late period McClellan field pack
Replies: 15
Views: 4244

Re: Correct late period McClellan field pack

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 ...
by TL Foster
Tue Aug 20, 2019 6:37 pm
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Cavalry in WWI
Replies: 6
Views: 1971

Re: Cavalry in WWI

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...
by TL Foster
Tue Aug 20, 2019 12:29 am
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Correct late period McClellan field pack
Replies: 15
Views: 4244

Re: Correct late period McClellan field pack

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...
by TL Foster
Fri Aug 16, 2019 9:48 pm
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Cavalry in WWI
Replies: 6
Views: 1971

Re: Cavalry in WWI

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.
Cheers
Tom
by TL Foster
Fri Aug 16, 2019 7:28 pm
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Cavalry in WWI
Replies: 6
Views: 1971

Re: Cavalry in WWI

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.
Cheers
Tom
by TL Foster
Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:58 am
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Correct late period McClellan field pack
Replies: 15
Views: 4244

Re: Correct late period McClellan field pack

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 ...
by TL Foster
Wed Jul 24, 2019 6:11 pm
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Correct late period McClellan field pack
Replies: 15
Views: 4244

Re: Correct late period McClellan field pack

"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 ...
by TL Foster
Fri Sep 21, 2018 5:29 pm
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: British Cavalry crossing a stream, 17 September 1918 (The 100 Days Offensive)
Replies: 2
Views: 1127

Re: British Cavalry crossing a stream, 17 September 1918 (The 100 Days Offensive)

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.
Cheers
Tom
by TL Foster
Tue Apr 24, 2018 1:14 am
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Finnish cavalry photos, 1939-1945
Replies: 4
Views: 1692

Re: Finnish cavalry photos, 1939-1945

Mikko,
I'm so glad I didn't stop at tarragon in the translator. Dragoon is so much better.
Cheers
Tom
by TL Foster
Tue Apr 24, 2018 1:07 am
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Finnish cavalry photos, 1939-1945
Replies: 4
Views: 1692

Re: Finnish cavalry photos, 1939-1945

I was very interested in the use of collars. The chain collar was different also. I don't recall ever seeing them in use before. The adage of "control the head, control the horse" seems a bit difficult to me, though if it works, it's not wrong I guess. That website is very interesting. Tha...
by TL Foster
Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:18 am
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: Horses in Submarines: a Transportation Nightmare
Replies: 0
Views: 2883

Horses in Submarines: a Transportation Nightmare

The Long Riders Guild (thelongridersguild.com/stories/submarines) strikes again. Others may be familiar with the tale, but here it is. Raul Colon Wrote a short article that was originally in Equestrian Magazine. It relates the efforts of the British transporting horses from England to Gallipoli in s...
by TL Foster
Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:24 am
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Officers saddles
Replies: 2
Views: 1251

Re: Officers saddles

To answer your question the answer is YES! As a licensed Large Animal Massage Practitioner (WA), sore backs are a major issue that I frequently deal with. At some point after evaluating and treating a horse with a sore back, the saddle most used will be checked for a proper fit. I'm not a saddle mak...
by TL Foster
Tue Feb 13, 2018 11:53 pm
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: Officer's Saddle
Replies: 5
Views: 1955

Re: Officer's Saddle

First let me say that I love the new web site. Especially the photo for the General Topics portal. If I may direct you attention to the horse on the far left, you'll notice, :o yes, a 1917 officer saddle loaded for the field. :thumbup: Hopefully there is one of us that can tell us more about the pic...
by TL Foster
Fri Feb 09, 2018 12:41 pm
Forum: Reviews & Commentary
Topic: Cavalry notes, compiled at Army War College, June, 1917. Army War College (U.S.)
Replies: 3
Views: 3584

Re: Cavalry notes, compiled at Army War College, June, 1917. Army War College (U.S.)

When I used the Information in the previous post to search for this document, well it didn't go so well :oops: . Here's my fix. Google babel.hathitrust.org and enter the site. Use the Advanced Full-text Search the article (thank the programmers for copy and paste), and enter the title. Year of publi...
by TL Foster
Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:04 pm
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: 1980s Yugoslavian Horse Gas Mask
Replies: 4
Views: 1691

Re: 1980s Yugoslavian Horse Gas Mask

The mind boggles at the thought of any animal just being in a situation requiring such equipment. The hood suggests the existence of a complete ensemble similar to what a soldier would wear. The heat load generated by a horse just standing in it would likely make it a casualty very quickly. The gear...
by TL Foster
Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:54 pm
Forum: Public Forum - General Topics
Topic: 1980s Yugoslavian Horse Gas Mask
Replies: 4
Views: 1691

Re: 1980s Yugoslavian Horse Gas Mask

Great find. Does this thing have more than one filter? If not, it's the equine version of the US M9 Chem mask. From personal experience, it was horrible to work in, and I mean just the mask.
Cheers
Tom