The Organisation and Tactics of the Cavalry DivisionWilliam Blackwood and Sons, 1876 - 52 pages |
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The Organisation and Tactics of the Cavalry Division Charles Pyndar Beauchamp Walker (Sir ) No preview available - 2019 |
The Organisation and Tactics of the Cavalry Division Sir Charles Pyndar Beauchamp Walker No preview available - 2019 |
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