Cavalry training (mechanized) 1937 : armoured cars

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London : H.M.S.O., 1937
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Cavalry Training (Mechanized) Pamphlet No. 1—Armoured Cars 1937 1
Cavalry Training (Mechanized) Pamphlet No. I—Armoured Cars 1937 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS 5
CAVALRY TRAINING-1937 SUPPLEMENT—ARMOURED CARS PART I.—TRAINING CHAPTER I DRILL AND TRAINING 1. The principles and system of training 8
2. Dismounted drill 9
3. Grew drill 9
4. Mounted drill 11
5. Training in field operations. 21
PART II.—WAR CHAPTER II GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 6. Characteristics of armoured cars 25
7. Tasks of armoured cars 26
8. Tactical organization and maintenance 26
10. Strength and composition of reconnoitring detachments 27
CHAPTER 111 RECONNAISSANCE 27
11. The leading of a reconnoitring detachment 28
12. The conduct of a reconnoitring detachment 29
13. The conduct of an armoured car patrol 30
14. Obtaining Information 31
15. Transmission of information 31
16. Armoured cars In co-operation with other arms employed on reconnaissance 32
17. Topographical reconnaissance 33
19. Protection at rest 34
CHAPTER IV PROTECTION 18. Protection on the move, when acting independently 34
20. Protection from aircraft 35
21. Employment with advanced and flank guards 36
22. Employment with rear guards 36
23. Employment with outposts 37
24. Escorts 38
CHAPTER V THE ATTACK 25. General principles 39
26. Fire tactics 40
27. Surprise action 40
28. Action when opposed 41
29. Action against hostile armoured fighting vehicles 42
30. Action after a successful attack 42
31. Co-operation in an attack by other troops 43
33. Pursuit 44
CHAPTER VI OTHER OPERATIONS BY ARMOURED CARS 32. Raids 44
34. Holding a position 45
35. Negotiating obstacles 46
36. Operation in towns and villages 47
CHAPTER VII OPERATIONS AGAINST UNDEVELOPED AND SEMI-CIVILIZED ENEMIES 37. General 49
38. Mountain warfare 50
39. Patrolling In mountain warfare 51
40. Protective duties in mountain warfare 52
41. Conduct of raids 53
42. Action against raiding parties 54
43. Perimeter camps 55
CHAPTER VIII CO-OPERATION WITH AIRCRAFT AND ENGINEERS 44. Co-operation with aircraft 57
45. Co-operation with engineers 60
CHAPTER IX MARCHES 46. General considerations 62
APPENDIX THE MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION 64

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