|
Post by Diane Merkel on Jan 31, 2009 13:24:01 GMT -6
This map looks over the Cavalry's shoulder at Luce Ridge towards Ford B. For visualization and scale purposes, I've sized out typical troop formations: - Three companies are deployed as dismounted skirmishers with their mounted horseholders behind the line along Luce and N-C ridges. A range indicator towards the ford is included. - In the distance, one company is advancing down the probable lodge pole trail towards the ford in column of fours. - Behind it, with the red flag, is the regimental headquarters party. - On the trail behind it, is a company in column of twos, for perspective.
|
|
|
Post by biggordie on Jan 31, 2009 14:44:14 GMT -6
Incredible!! Nice use of color.
Gordie
|
|
|
Post by conz on Feb 2, 2009 12:27:31 GMT -6
Hadn't seen THAT map in a long time!
Note that I designed this purely for some idea as to the "footprint" of various kinds of cavalry formations.
It is not meant to imply the locations, types of formations, or movements for any particular model of what happened.
It's just for looks...like Gordie said, pretty colors. And pretty formations.
Clair
|
|
|
Post by BrokenSword on Feb 3, 2009 8:32:03 GMT -6
Clair,
I take it that you've been hunkered down for a couple of days, under a sheet of man-made global warming there in Kentucky?
Loss of electrical power has an immediate effect, but it takes a while for it to really sink in. If that was the case with you - how many times did you walk into a room and flip the light-switch to 'on' anyway? I've done that, and need reassurance that I'm not the only one.
BS
|
|
|
Post by conz on Feb 3, 2009 11:48:11 GMT -6
Yep...good intel. The farm lost power for four days, and I removed the family to an Army buddy's house in town who still had electricity. He was a great host and we had a great time together, but 4W driving the icy roads twice a day back and forth to care for the horses was a back breaker.
We're mostly back on track now...still have a half dozen stalls to strip to account for the three days they didn't get cleaned. But the barn is tight, so the horse's bodies kept it warm enough inside to prevent their buckets from freezing. They didn't notice a thing, and probably appreciated the peace and quiet after the sun went down...usually early evening is the busiest time in there with all the lights and radio blazing as people work, ride, etc.
They sure were happy to get out to their respective fields, though, after three days in their stalls! Was fun watching all the frolicking...
Clair
|
|
|
Post by BrokenSword on Feb 3, 2009 11:56:40 GMT -6
"...4W driving the icy roads twice a day..."
4WD is just two extra wheels sliding around on the ice. Gives you an apprieciation for how the wintered-in cavalry horses must have felt when Spring came around at long last. Doesn't it?
M
|
|
|
Post by conz on Feb 3, 2009 12:04:30 GMT -6
"...4W driving the icy roads twice a day..."4WD is just two extra wheels sliding around on the ice. Gives you an apprieciation for how the wintered-in cavalry horses must have felt when Spring came around at long last. Doesn't it? M What 4WD helps with is getting out of the ditch after you slide off the icy road. <g> I prefer Morgans in the snow...they'll break through pretty deep stuff that many others won't, and they tolerate the cold better than most. I put pads on my horses for snow hacking...to pull sleighs we put those mercury-beaded shoes on, but its been years since I've done that. Clair
|
|
|
Post by desertlobster on Feb 4, 2009 16:41:29 GMT -6
How about the topo to the right of that showing Last Stand Hill?
I enjoyed that topo!
So Bouyer was found on that ridge?
|
|