From "Cavalry Training," 1907 Machine guns afford a means of developing fire without dismounting men from the squadrons. During the cavalry fight they will usually be massed under one commander, but may be employed in pairs when necessary. They will co-operate with the horse artillery, the great volume of fire which they are able to bring to bear from a narrow front being particularly effective. Their presence with the artillery will often admit of the latter dispensing with any other escort.[1] Position of Machine Guns
During the approach march the machine guns will usually accompany the artillery, to whom they may act as escort when necessary.[B]
From "Infantry Training, 1908" (AMENDMENT, AUGUST, 1909) General Characteristics
1. The machine gun possesses the power of delivering rapidly from a narrow front a volume of closely concentrated fire which can be controlled easily, be turned readily in any desired direction, or be distributed by traversing.
2. The effective range of machine guns is the same as that of the rifle; they are therefore not suited for employment in place of artillery. On the other hand, the effect of machine-gun
- ↑ Section 150, Para. (iv).
