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Daily Camera
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
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Article discusses the evolving role of cavalry in modern warfare, emphasizing their speed in moving reserves through dangerous zones, difficulty as targets, moral impact, and lower expected losses compared to infantry. American experts anticipate high value from volunteer cavalry in scouting and heavy engagements.
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In the old days troops were safe when
held in reserve 500 yards back of the
fighting line. Now for 2,500 yards be-
hind this line the ground is torn by bul-
lets. Consequently troops are held 3,000
yards back, and even at this distance
there will be occasional casualties. To
take part in an engagement the reserve
force must be moved through this wide
and dangerous zone. Infantry cannot do
it in less than twenty five minutes, and
another ten minutes will be used in get-
ting them in line. Cavalry can cover
the distance in six minutes. The rapid-
ity with which their range alters makes
them a difficult target, and the moral ef-
fect of their thundering and swift ad-
vance is great. It is estimated that cav-
alry loss in a charge should not exceed
one-third of the infantry loss. American
military men of the more advanced kind
expect service of the highest value in
heavy engagements from the splendidly
composed and equipped volunteer cav-
alry that has gone to the front. Of their
worth in scouting, reconnaissance, and
as media of communication, there can
be no question.-Chicago Times-Herald.
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cavalry loss in a charge should not exceed one-third of the infantry loss
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In modern warfare, reserves are held 3,000 yards back due to bullet range extending 2,500 yards. Infantry takes 25 minutes to cross the zone plus 10 to form line; cavalry covers in 6 minutes, harder to target due to speed, with great moral effect from advance. American military men expect high value from volunteer cavalry in engagements, scouting, reconnaissance, and communication.