07-07-2012, 12:08 AM
Dan wrote:
There are US Civil War manuals that cover this subject in some detail.
Sadly I do not have one handy although I do have something on the U.S. Camel Corps but that is another story! However I do have this from the British Army 'Field Service Pocket Book 1914' in the section on 'Marches and March Discipline', (italics mine) which I thought might be of interest.
"An average march under normal conditions for a large column of all arms is 15 miles a day, with a rest at least once a week; small commands of seasoned troops can cover 25 miles a day under favourable conditions.
Care of horses:
"Watering. - Take every opportunity of watering on the march. Always water before feeding, never immediately after. Dismount, remove bits and loosen girths before watering......Do not move at a fast pace after watering.
Feeding. Give a small feed before a long march, however early the start may be.
Feed en route during marches over 5 hours-Remember that horses require a considerable time to consume their rations- not less than 5 hours in 24 should be allowed. Remove nosebag when horse has done and let him graze if possible".
Graham.
There are US Civil War manuals that cover this subject in some detail.
Sadly I do not have one handy although I do have something on the U.S. Camel Corps but that is another story! However I do have this from the British Army 'Field Service Pocket Book 1914' in the section on 'Marches and March Discipline', (italics mine) which I thought might be of interest.
"An average march under normal conditions for a large column of all arms is 15 miles a day, with a rest at least once a week; small commands of seasoned troops can cover 25 miles a day under favourable conditions.
Care of horses:
"Watering. - Take every opportunity of watering on the march. Always water before feeding, never immediately after. Dismount, remove bits and loosen girths before watering......Do not move at a fast pace after watering.
Feeding. Give a small feed before a long march, however early the start may be.
Feed en route during marches over 5 hours-Remember that horses require a considerable time to consume their rations- not less than 5 hours in 24 should be allowed. Remove nosebag when horse has done and let him graze if possible".
Graham.
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"Every brush-stroke is torn from my body" The Rebel, Tony Hancock.
"..I sweated in that damn dirty armor....TWENTY YEARS!', Charlton Heston, The Warlord.
