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extended front, in order to out-flank the enemy j with theinfantry spur deep to throw in a heavy fire.

The artillery is posted at the points, whence from the n&-ture of the ground and the enemy’s disposition they can domost execution.

234. The commander in chief having resolved to give orreceive battle, communicates his intentions to the generalsand the commanding officer of artillery Z that they rrstiydo their utmost to second them. If the commanding officerof artillery foresees that the several brigades may during theaction labour under a deficiency of men to execute the seve-ral necessary manœuvres, he should apply for a certainnumber of additionals to be attached to each brigade ; eitherto assist in working the guns ; levelling obstacles ; filling upditches; or laying down bridges: for the greater security,they should be under the command of their own officers andnon-commissioned officers.

It is sometimes impossible previous to an engagement, to re-connoitre the country sufficiently, to know the points where theartillery ought to be planted; the commanding officer shouldin this cafe ride along the front, before the two armiescome to close action; and submit his observations to thiscommander in chief, propose such dispositions of the artilleryas appear the most advantageous, and instantly execute theorders he receives.

When the armies engage in the parallel order, and conse-quently the whole front is brought into action, the com-manding officer of artillery, beside his staff, should be at-tended by some subaltern officers, that he may be able tofend orders to the several brigades; since during the actionhe should never quit the commander in chief without per-mission ; and then only to examine the state of his brigades,or transpoit himself to any spot where his presence may baabsolutely requisite : it rests with him to demand extraordi-nary reinforcements for making a vigorous push against theenemy, or for sustaining a very lively attack.

235. The officers of the several brigades having receivedtheir orders, distribute the artillery- men and additionals tothe guns, and immediately open passages in the front andflank, that they may be able to move without impediment.

When the army advances in line, the guns are drawn btfhorses to the place of action; at the commencement of theaction, the spare carriages and waggons are placed 250 paces

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