Dispositions : 1 Co.

4 Co.

Third Period.

(Fig. 3.)

The enemy has extended one company which is advancing vigorously against our front, whilst three companies with the greater portion of the cavalry are moving against our left flank

Prolongs the line of skirmishers to the right with another division, so as to outflank and drive back the opposing skirmishers.

Moves to within 150 paces of 3 Co.

Fourth Period.

(Fig. 4.)

A half squadron which was drawn up behind the enemy's left wing makes an attack in extended order upon the right wing of our skirmishers; whilst some of his skirmishers work round the same flank.

Signal: 1 Co. Prepare for Cavalry.'

Dispositions: This company afterwards extends again, throwing back the right defensively.

2 and 3 Cos. Change front, left thrown back (eighth of a circle).
4 Co.
Moves to the left rear of 3 Co.

Dispositions:

1 Co.

Fifth Period.
(Fig. 5.)

The enemy advances against our new front with three companies-1 squadrons are drawn up on his right flank, beyond really effective range of musketry.

Stands fast.

2 and 3 Cos. Each reinforces the skirmishers with a division. 4 Co.

Stands fast.

Sixth Period.
(Fig. 6.)

Whatever infantry of the enemy remains in close order moves up
nearer to the skirmishing line. His fire gets hotter and hotter.

Dispositions :
2 and 3 Cos. Reinforce the skirmishers and fire volleys.
Signal: Rapid Independent Firing.'

Dispositions:

4 Co. 1 Co.

Seventh Period.

(Fig. 7.)

The enemy's cavalry on both flanks is seen to break into a trot; at the same time, the infantry still in close order moves up into the skirmishing line and fires volleys, only weak groups of skirmishers keep up their fire against 1 Co. (right wing).

Doubles to the left flank and forms square.
Assembles and forms square.

The cavalry attack is directed against both flanks.

Dispositions :

1 and 4 Cos.

2 and 3 Cos.

Eighth Period.

(Fig. 8.)

The enemy's cavalry is driven back, but his infantry fire gains strength considerably.

Each extends two divisions, covering the retreat of 2 and 3 Cos.

Retire quickly and close whilst retiring.

Ninth Period.

(Fig. 9.)

The enemy pursues vigorously with dense clouds of infantry skirmishers; his cavalry has rallied upon his right flank, and is turning our left flank.

Signal: The Whole Retire.'

Tenth Period.
(Fig. 10.)

Both of the enemy's squadrons trot forward against 2 and 3 Cos. so as to stop their further retreat.

Signal: The Whole Halt.'

'Prepare for Cavalry.'

The enemy's cavalry charges 2 and 3 Cos.

Fig. 11.

Fig. 12.

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