Artillery, effect of modern, on defence of villages and woods, 15; power of, can be over-estimated, 54; support of dismounted Cavalry by, 60, 100; protection of, 95; Horse Artillery must adapt itself to Cavalry's action, 100; position for, 101; one battery per brigade recommended, 179; quick-firing guns wanted, 180; should be attacked from flank, 234; co-operation in Cavalry training, 263 Attack, stereotyped forms of, prohibited, 72; on flank when advisable, 78; simultaneous, on front and flank, 79; 'mobile' or 'immobile' horses during, 91; by dismounted troops, 99; change of direction of, when permissible, 116; importance of vehemence of onslaught, 232; formation for, against Infantry and Artillery, 234; distribution and duties of dismounted men in, 259 Baggage-train should be represented at manoeuvres, 279 Bapaume, Battle of, 57 Barley as forage, 206 Battle-field, place of Cavalry in, 81, 84; case of Mars la Tour, 82; best formation for, 85; decided by circumstances of case, 82, 85; simple formations alone applicable on, 225; Mars la Tour, 225 (footnote) Beans as a ration, 205 Bit and bridoon, merits of, 192, 197 Bivouac, disadvantages of, 122, 125 Breaking in. See 'Training' Bridging material, sufficient, needed to be carried to deal with small streams, etc., 175 Bridoon. See 'Bit' Brigade, highest unit for drill purposes, 238 Bugle calls, when allowable, 69; value of, 230; regimental calls, 230; movements to be practised without, 236 Cantonments, advantages of providing, 125 Carbine, method of attachment, 176; improved pattern needed, 177 Cartridges, method of carrying, 177