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The Horse Artillery Brigade of the Army of the Potomac was a brigade of various batteries of horse artillery during the American Civil War. Made up almost entirely of individual, company-strength batteries from the Regular Army's five artillery regiments, the Horse Artillery operated under the command umbrella of the Cavalry Corps. The Horse Artillery differed from other light artillery (also known as "mounted" artillery) in that each member of the unit traveled on his own horse, rather than the traditional light artillery practice of "drivers" riding horses pulling the guns, while the cannoneers rode on the limbers and caissons. Ordinarily, though, the cannoneers traveled on foot behind their respective gun. But, with each man on his own horse, the unit could travel faster and more effici

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  • La brigade d'artillerie montée de l'armée du Potomac est une brigade de plusieurs batteries d'artillerie montée de la guerre de Sécession. Composée presque entièrement de batteries individuelles de la taille d'une compagnie de cinq régiments d' de l'armée régulière, l'artillerie montée opère sous le commandement du corps de cavalerie. L'artillerie montée se distingue des autres artilleries légères (aussi connues comme artillerie « montée ») par le fait que chaque membre de l'unité voyage avec son propre cheval, alors que l'artillerie légère traditionnelle utilise des « conducteurs » de chevaux tirant des canons, tandis que les artilleurs montent sur les avant-trains et des caissons. Habituellement, cependant, les artilleurs voyagent à pied derrière leur canon respectif. Mais, avec chaque homme sur son cheval, l'unité peut se déplacer plus vite et plus efficacement. Elle naît de la volonté de l'ancien capitaine d'artillerie et brigadier généralWilliam Farquhar Barry, chef de l'artillerie de l'armée du Potomac, en 1861. Avec un tel pourcentage d'artillerie montée des États-Unis qui sont des batteries de l'artillerie de l'armée américaine régulière, elle acquiert une excellente réputation pour son efficacité militaire, la précision des tirs, la présence du commandement sur le terrain et dans la bataille. À l'origine sous le commandement direct du lieutenant colonel (et futur brigadier général) William Hays, et plus tard sous le commandement de deux brigades des capitaines et , l'artillerie montée sert avec distinction pendant la plupart des grandes batailles sur le théâtre oriental. La brigade de Tidball est plus tard commandée par le capitaine . Il est à noter que chacun de ces hommes - Barry, Hays, Robertson, et Tidball, viennent du corps des officiers du . L'un de leur chef d'exception, Henry Jackson Hunt, commande la l'artillerie de réserve de l'armée du Potomac, et est également officier du 2nd U.S. Artillery. (fr)
  • The Horse Artillery Brigade of the Army of the Potomac was a brigade of various batteries of horse artillery during the American Civil War. Made up almost entirely of individual, company-strength batteries from the Regular Army's five artillery regiments, the Horse Artillery operated under the command umbrella of the Cavalry Corps. The Horse Artillery differed from other light artillery (also known as "mounted" artillery) in that each member of the unit traveled on his own horse, rather than the traditional light artillery practice of "drivers" riding horses pulling the guns, while the cannoneers rode on the limbers and caissons. Ordinarily, though, the cannoneers traveled on foot behind their respective gun. But, with each man on his own horse, the unit could travel faster and more efficiently. It was the brainchild of former artillery captain and Brig. Gen. William Farquhar Barry, Chief of Artillery for the Army of the Potomac, in 1861. With such a large percentage of the U.S. Horse Artillery being artillery batteries from the regular U.S. Army, it developed a superb reputation for military efficiency, accuracy of fire, and command presence in the field and in battle. These mobile artillery units were typically equipped with 3-inch Ordnance rifles, known for their reliability and accuracy. Originally under the direct command of Lt. Col. (and future Brigadier General) William Hays, and later under the two-brigade command of captains James Madison Robertson and John C. Tidball, the Horse Artillery served with distinction during most of the major engagements in the Eastern Theater. Tidball's brigade later was commanded by Capt Dunbar R. Ransom. It is notable that each of these men - Barry, Hays, Robertson, and Tidball - came from the officers corps of the 2nd Regiment of Artillery. One of their chief champions, Henry Jackson Hunt, commanded the Reserve Artillery in the Army of the Potomac, and was also an officer of the 2nd U.S. Artillery. (en)
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  • The Horse Artillery Brigade of the Army of the Potomac was a brigade of various batteries of horse artillery during the American Civil War. Made up almost entirely of individual, company-strength batteries from the Regular Army's five artillery regiments, the Horse Artillery operated under the command umbrella of the Cavalry Corps. The Horse Artillery differed from other light artillery (also known as "mounted" artillery) in that each member of the unit traveled on his own horse, rather than the traditional light artillery practice of "drivers" riding horses pulling the guns, while the cannoneers rode on the limbers and caissons. Ordinarily, though, the cannoneers traveled on foot behind their respective gun. But, with each man on his own horse, the unit could travel faster and more effici (en)
  • La brigade d'artillerie montée de l'armée du Potomac est une brigade de plusieurs batteries d'artillerie montée de la guerre de Sécession. Composée presque entièrement de batteries individuelles de la taille d'une compagnie de cinq régiments d' de l'armée régulière, l'artillerie montée opère sous le commandement du corps de cavalerie. L'artillerie montée se distingue des autres artilleries légères (aussi connues comme artillerie « montée ») par le fait que chaque membre de l'unité voyage avec son propre cheval, alors que l'artillerie légère traditionnelle utilise des « conducteurs » de chevaux tirant des canons, tandis que les artilleurs montent sur les avant-trains et des caissons. Habituellement, cependant, les artilleurs voyagent à pied derrière leur canon respectif. Mais, avec chaque h (fr)
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  • U.S. Horse Artillery Brigade (fr)
  • U.S. Horse Artillery Brigade (en)
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