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Brigadier Blackiston (binoculars) observes the field in front of him.
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In the background is 2/10th Hussars. One troop is deployed in a screen whilst the other is formed to the rear ready for mischief should it come from the brigade right flank or rear.
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The trotting horses kick up a little dust.
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Senior officers guide the lancers to their deployment area. More arrive.
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1/9th Bengal Lancers have formed a two deep line on the left whilst 2/9th Bengal lancers arrive on the right.
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Both squadrons ascend the gentle rise of ground before them. In the background you see 3/9th Bengal Lancers arriving. It will take post behind the other squadrons.
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In the first line from left to right are the 1/9th and 2/9th Bengal Lancers. Each squadron is deployed two ranks deep. The second line from left to right consists of 3/9th Bengal Lancers in one rank and two troops. To the photo right rear is one troop of 1/10th Hussars in one rank.
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Forward at the CANTER!
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AT THE GALLOP...CHARGE HOME!!!!
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The first line has now passed your position. Whilst they did so, the second line walked toward you. Their mission is to exploit a breakthrough or counter-charge if the first line is thrown into confusion.
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Order of Battle
Brigadier Blackiston (Hinchliffe 25mm)
ADCs (2) (Castaway Arts and Peter Gilder Connoisseur Miniatures)
9th Bengal lancers (3 Squadrons: 50 miniatures)
10th Hussars (2 Squadons: 26 miniatures)
The 9th and 10th are composed exclusively of Peter Gilder 28mm Connoisseur Miniatures available from Bicorne Miniatures.
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7 comments:
Bill
a most enjoyable start to Sunday morning as I am up quietly with a coffee. Yo have excelled yourself again. many thanks for posting...
best wishes
Alan
In England its some hours later and drinking tea, nevertheless a splendid way to enjoy the first cup of the day.
Thanks for such a splendid glimpse of peacetime routines.
John
Nice photos . . . as usual with you . . . and I'm here in western Canada drinking an iced tea (green tea mint) before going to bed.
-- Jeff
Thanks for sharing your photos. I too enjoyed them with my first cup of coffee. Watching the evolutions of the squadrons, complete with appropriate dust, is fun.
Bill,
Your blog is always a joy to view and read.
Randy
Greetings and Compliments Sirs,
Alan, John, Jeff, Brent and Randy, I appreciate your interest and sentiments very much.
Best wishes to you all,
Thank you!
Bill
Excellent presentation of cavalry drill. I really felt as if I were there watching the real thing.
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