| 单词 | skirmisher |
| 例句 | He called for road guards and skirmishers and the Twentieth Maine began to move toward Gettysburg. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z But to his surprise, several dozen ghostly skirmishers nocked arrows in unison. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Then the dark figures, row on row: skirmishers. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z And then the first storm of musketry: the line of skirmishers. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Longstreet could look down across the way and see blue skirmishers forming across his front. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The infantry threw forward skirmishers, and the mountain guns took up a position upon a neighbouring hill, and were supposed to open a heavy fire. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z There were in all--so far as they could see--six light cruisers and a number of destroyers, which were spread out on all sides like a ring of skirmishers or scouts. Submarine U93 2012-04-07T02:00:34.693Z General Ross, hearing the firing rode forward, and mingled with the skirmishers, to ascertain the cause of it, when he was pierced by the unerring ball of a rifleman, and fell in the road. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z Directly the Chung-wang became aware of the enemy's vicinity, clouds of skirmishers were deployed in front of the leading divisions, and the cavalry divided into two bodies, one covering each flank. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z "Well, then, tie your horses, and get into a line of skirmishers, and I'll ride cautiously forward and see what's there." Four Years A Scout and Spy 2012-02-23T03:00:37.640Z They were now not more than five hundred yards from ourselves, a hundred from the edge of the little ravine up the side of which the skirmishers of the 4th were rapidly climbing. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z The brigade formed line and the 78th was put out as skirmishers, which soon developed a heavy rebel force, which completely surrounded our brigade and we had to fight from both front and rear. Civil War Experiences, 1862-1865 Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Buzzard Roost, Resaca, Rome, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Averysboro, Bentonville 2012-02-15T03:00:31.957Z Through this defile Walpole led his men towards Gorey, carolling his stave, piping his little song, in close column, without flanking parties or skirmishers. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z As they climbed up through the bushes of the ravine they simulated an attack by skirmishers, firing guns and revolvers. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:11.843Z Company A, on the right, and B, on the left, deploy as skirmishers! Four Years A Scout and Spy 2012-02-23T03:00:37.640Z In another minute the line of skirmishers had breasted the slope, and opened a tremendous fire with their Sniders upon the enemy. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z It was still moonlight when our cloud of skirmishers was abroad. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, June 14, 1916 2012-02-11T03:03:42.797Z The skirmishers, after a few shots, returned, and reported that there were three streets leading to the fort, so they all resolved to concentrate in one of these. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z They were skirmishers and scouts, truly, but they were not trustworthy soldiers. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z I now discovered that, instead of a regiment, a whole brigade was coming, and that our skirmishers had fallen back, and that I was in range between McAlister's Battery and the rebs. Four Years A Scout and Spy 2012-02-23T03:00:37.640Z The 45th opened fire to prevent the enemy’s skirmishers doing damage; and a few pioneers of the 45th were sent up with axes to force open the gate. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z With reinforcements coming from France, and with his best generals gained over, Toussaint had no longer hopes of defeating the invaders, though he might send out skirmishers to annoy them. The Freedmen's Book 2012-01-05T03:00:39.763Z The Prince, with his column, was treading sharply on the heels of the skirmishers, and arrived at this juncture. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z Yorke was to act as a skirmisher, to get in touch with Pitt, and to report on the temper in which he found him. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z My first position was with the line of skirmishers of the 2d Brigade. Four Years A Scout and Spy 2012-02-23T03:00:37.640Z Colonel Locke then threw-out a few of his men as skirmishers. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z Jones was ordered to halt his division till he could advance his skirmishers. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z "Why, I was told that the pass was undefended!" cried Massena, angrily; "that a few skirmishers were all that could be seen near it." Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z As soon as everything was finished he ordered the bugle to sound the retreat, and soon the skirmishers came in sight. Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa A Graphic Account of the Several Expeditions of Henry M. Stanley into the Heart of the Dark Continent 2011-12-24T03:07:57.647Z At Champion Hills I gave him leave to go out with company A, which was sent out as skirmishers to open the way for an advance, on account of his skill. Four Years A Scout and Spy 2012-02-23T03:00:37.640Z He was one of the advance skirmishers, though the first scouts had already pushed on and vanished across the skyline into the virgin West. Harding of Allenwood 2011-12-21T03:00:21.617Z After night Gibbon held his front by a line of skirmishers, and withdrew his command to a place of rest. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z "Why not pass the skirmishers out by the embrasures, to the left yonder?" said I; "I see many a track where men have gone already." Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z Words fell in the ranks like scattered skirmishers, then platoons of phrases were swept away. The Lash 2011-12-20T03:00:32.457Z A good sealer, like a good skirmisher, takes advantage of every bit of cover, and many a death-blow is dealt from the shelter of a lump of loose ice. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z The company, though with the gravest misgivings, was called upon to deploy as skirmishers, guide left. Atlantic Classics, Second Series 2011-12-09T03:00:20.203Z General Ord came on and drove in my line of skirmishers, but I rode to meet them, marched them back to the line, with orders to hold it till called in. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z "A good skirmisher, if there is no cover, should hide behind his boots!" Mr. Punch on the Warpath Humours of the Army, The Navy and The Reserve Forces 2011-11-28T03:00:24.727Z Montrose, after clearing away the enemy’s skirmishers, drew up his army in front of the opposing line, the foot in the centre, the forty-four mounted men, with musketeers to support them, on either flank. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z In spite of the great technical freight he carries, and his extraordinary mental vigor, he belongs essentially among the lighter skirmishers of philosophy. The Letters of William James, Vol. II 2011-11-24T03:00:48.427Z The rebel positions on the right flank were marked by lines of skirmishers with their supports and reserves. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z And presently,— “The rebels are in force; our skirmishers give way—12.55.” From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z The march of the Assiniboins, especially when they are numerous, is in three columns, having skirmishers in front, with a good rear guard, the old and lame march in the middle, forming the central column.... Villages of the Algonquian, Siouan, and Caddoan Tribes West of the Mississippi 2011-11-02T02:00:10.087Z Across the valley, bugle sounds revealed the French already alert, and presently a long line of skirmishers approached the Prussian position. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 1 "Franciscans" to "French Language" 2011-10-22T02:00:29.487Z The bugler tried to run; I caught him by the coat skirt, and ordered him to sound the assembly, meaning to retire with my skirmishers to the right flank of the battalion. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z The latter soon became accustomed to the noise of the firing during the skirmish drill, and one hour each day was spent in drilling in extended order and "as skirmishers." Campaign of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry April 25-November 11, 1898 2011-10-16T02:00:16.233Z Farnsworth had a rough ride over rocks and stone fences, but bore on in spite of all, cutting and slashing when he could get at the skirmishers or detachments. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z Our skirmishers were promptly advanced, and commenced firing on the enemy in their entrenchments. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z Indeed, the latter often used mixed line and column formations, which enabled them not only to charge, but to fire close-order volleys—absolutely regardless of the skirmishers in front. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z They were drawn up in line, only two deep, the third rank having been taken for skirmishers. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z Every two or three miles the sight of small bands of armed Spaniards would cause a halt, while out the skirmishers would go to report. Campaign of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry April 25-November 11, 1898 2011-10-16T02:00:16.233Z On the 30th he received a fair report of Casey’s intrenched camp, and the probable strength and extent of the line of his skirmishers reaching out his left front to White Oak Swamp. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z Then there would be a lull, and the sharp crack of the musketry would be heard, as the skirmishers pushed forward through the timber. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z Picked volunteers to clear away the enemy’s skirmishers, and pioneers to make good difficult places on the roads, were to precede the heads of the columns. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z As soon as they retired, I and my skirmishers sprang forward, and peppered them till they again came to the charge, when we hurried back to the battalion. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z The lines opened out with exemplary precision, and in a short time the Hanoverian skirmishers were close to the river, received by the fire of the enemy. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z The field before Old Tavern was not carefully covered by the enemy’s skirmishers north of Fair Oaks, nor by parties in observation. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z At about six o'clock our Corps came up, and our picket line, once more moving forward, drove the Confederate skirmishers to within two hundred yards of their forts. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z Ten yards more, then some luckless skirmisher trips on some unseen root, stumbles forward, and swears under his breath. From School to Battle-field A Story of the War Days 2011-10-10T02:00:19.987Z Our light company hastened forward as skirmishers, Lieutenant Merkatz led them on, and, with waving sword and a joyful shout, rushed towards the foe, full a hundred paces in front of his men. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z From the hill above they saw the lines of the enemy's skirmishers before the town of Langensalza. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z Garland’s and G. B. Anderson’s brigades in columns, preceded by skirmishers, advanced on the left of the road at the sound of the guns, and engaged after a short march from the starting. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z A portion of the Regiment were deployed as skirmishers under cover of the woods, three or four hundred yards from the river bank. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z A thin line of skirmishers had almost reached the foot of the hill. Servants of the Guns 2011-10-06T02:00:39.987Z The sun, which had shone brightly the whole day, had already set when we reached a small village, and again extended our skirmishers behind the walls and hedges. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z The enemy's most advanced chain of skirmishers was approaching the opposite bank of the river. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z A courier from the general soon assured me of the correctness of the information, and, closing in my skirmishers, I made all haste to join him at Mechanicsville. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z The ground occupied by the enemy's skirmishers was a rocky bit of woodland which furnished abundant cover for sharpshooters. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z On the plain beneath the high plateau occupied by the three companies, the Russian cavalry could be seen below the rising fog, advancing obliquely on the northern heights, preceded by a cloud of skirmishers. Denis Dent A Novel 2011-10-04T02:00:16.973Z We were close to our own skirmishers; on we went, right through them, into the middle of the enemy's riflemen, who, quite surprised at being charged by a battery, retired in all haste. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z The light-footed skirmishers in advance of the line shot their arrows into the sides of the animals, or risked their lives to sever the traces of their harness. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z They retired at daylight on the 27th, leaving a line of skirmishers to cover their march. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z Captain Kleven of Company H, who with his skirmishers, was in advance of our Brigade, made a rapid movement forward as soon as he saw the enemy falling back, and succeeded in capturing three prisoners. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z E and G were sent out as skirmishers. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z As usual, Von Rahden was with the skirmishers, as was also another lieutenant of his battalion, a Pole of gigantic frame and extraordinary strength, who here met his death. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z He urged Bucephalus forward to meet the skirmishers, who halted to await his arrival. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z The skirmishers were not seriously molested, the Confederates being satisfied that the direct assault had failed, and the flanking march non-aggressive. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z At about four o'clock, my Company and four others were moved forward to re�nforce the skirmishers. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z At 9 o'clock the enemy's advanced skirmishers made their appearance; our skirmishers had crossed the river, and advanced with promptness to meet them. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z Square in front, striding down the opposite slope and up towards us come the Company "G" skirmishers. Campaigning with Crook and Stories of Army Life 2011-09-21T02:00:34.517Z The first of these in the Hagley Road had been constructed at the junction of Monument Road, and as the skirmishers and advance guard approached, offered a most desperate resistance. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z The former claimed that he was near the landing on the morning of the 3d, and advanced his line of skirmishers. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z The two right companies, under command of Captain Haskins, deployed as skirmishers, and soon swept the enemy away like chaff before the wind. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z Our skirmishers were driven back across the river, and the battle began, the enemy opening with several pieces of artillery; the battle raged terribly for eight long hours. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z Between their restless ranks and us is only the long, thin line of cavalry skirmishers, slowly falling back face to the foe, and giving them gun for gun. Campaigning with Crook and Stories of Army Life 2011-09-21T02:00:34.517Z Along this road the whole gigantic force was moving, and the Cossack skirmishers, spurring on across the town, passed away through the Railway Works, and halted at the bridge that spans the Thames at Caversham. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z When the Confederate position was well developed, the skirmishers were retired, and the order to assault followed,—the right regiments of Newton’s brigade supporting Bartlett’s assault, the regiments on the left supporting Torbert’s. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z The bravest men tremble on the eve of their first battle, and their hearts sink when they hear the first rattle of the skirmishers' rifles. Lost in the Ca?on 2011-09-19T02:00:14.387Z The brigade was formed and maneuvered in line of battle; Berdan's sharpshooters were deployed as skirmishers and soon engaged the enemy on Whopping Heights. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z The shrill voice of their gray-bearded old chief sends his skirmishers rapidly out on Upham's left, and a minute more the rocks are ringing with the deeper notes of his musketry. Campaigning with Crook and Stories of Army Life 2011-09-21T02:00:34.517Z They were, however, driven in by some Cossacks, who forded the river and attempted to enter the wood, but were all immediately killed by hidden skirmishers. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z General Ruger, commanding, thought to feel his way through the dark by a line of skirmishers. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z The skirmishers of the enemy swept the country even to the environs of Reims. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z The rebel troops were out safely to their line of works thrown up for the protection of their skirmishers. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z There's a stalwart, bearded fellow commanding the right skirmishers of the company, steadily noting the fire of his men. Campaigning with Crook and Stories of Army Life 2011-09-21T02:00:34.517Z We found it impossible to dislodge these skirmishers by artillery fire alone; and individually they offered no mark to our riflemen. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z I could see but little of the enemy’s line, and only knew of it by the occasional exchange of fire between the lines of skirmishers, until we approached the angle of the lines. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z From time to time he sent adjutants with commands; then with thoughtful glance he looked at the struggle of the skirmishers. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z The legionaries were drawn up in close ranks, the light-armed skirmishers more loosely. The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon 2011-09-09T02:01:07.157Z But they finally settled down, and forming up in a very business-like manner, advanced as if determined to meet our skirmishers. The Young Dragoon Every Day Life of a Soldier 2011-08-31T02:01:26.737Z The nobles expected that skirmishers on horseback might rush against them at any moment. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z When General McLaws advanced on the morning of the 18th he found the enemy’s line of skirmishers—cavalry dismounted—behind a line of heavy rail defences. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z They can fight in a general war; but if they meet alone, if they are attacking as skirmishers, they will greet each other, and depart in friendship. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z They moved off, not in the direction of the park, but of the road, and I lay along the grass, peeping over a grave, as a skirmisher might, observing the enemy. In a Glass Darkly, v. 2/3 2011-08-25T02:00:31.597Z After these marched very many squares of infantry, while extended on each flank, and far out to the front, were parties of mounted skirmishers, already firing, although they were not within range. The Young Dragoon Every Day Life of a Soldier 2011-08-31T02:01:26.737Z They were enraged in like degree against Wittemberg, because without regard to the customs of war he had not sent skirmishers against skirmishers, but had ordered to fire on them unexpectedly from cannon. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z Pickett was withdrawn to position assigned for his brigade, our line of skirmishers remaining near the enemy’s during the day and night. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z But in the Turkish companies trumpets and pipes were sounded,—a signal of retreat to the skirmishers. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z He also sent out several of the boys to act in the capacity of skirmishers. Woodcraft or, How a Patrol Leader Made Good 2011-08-24T02:00:22.913Z It was the intention that they should engage only as skirmishers, bring on the fight, and then fall back gradually into the breastworks, where the real fighting was to have been done. Life in the Confederate Army Being Personal Experiences of a Private Soldier in the Confederate Army 2011-08-19T02:00:11.243Z He was a famous skirmisher, and had never left off that game. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z Kershaw soon met a strong force of skirmishers, which was steadily pushed back till night. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z The Polish skirmishers remained awhile to show that they held the field; then, giving forth three shouts of victory, they withdrew under cover of their guns, from which Pan Pototski gave command to renew fire. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Our soldiers followed them as skirmishers, stopping not a second except to make ready and fire. The Blockade of Phalsburg An Episode of the End of the Empire 2011-07-27T02:00:39.197Z We could not comprehend the meaning of this, till in a few minutes the battalion which we had observed go down towards the right, suddenly made its appearance out of a wood among our skirmishers. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z Many of their skirmishers came near the trenches; against these the soldiers of the prince and the quarter-soldiers rushed out at once, singly and in parties, especially from the Tartar, Wallachian, and dragoon squadrons. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z The ground was very rough, and the Confederates worked hard to make it too rough, but the divisions, with their strong lines of skirmishers, made progress. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z We were so near the road that we could plainly see all the movements of the rebel cavalry, who were deploying their line something in the manner of skirmishers. Capturing a Locomotive A History of Secrect Service in the Late War. 2011-07-19T02:00:19.070Z He drove a small group of skirmishers across the stream, arranged his army as if for an assault, and opened with his artillery. The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 2011-07-06T02:00:47.077Z My battalion formed the right, the 2d battalion the centre, and the 1st battalion the left of our line of skirmishers. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z But now the sun had gone down, and each skirmisher began to withdraw slowly from the field, on which remained only bodies of horses and men. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z A body of skirmishers put out from the enemy’s lines and advanced some distance, but the batteries opened severe fire and drove it back. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z With these precautions, communicated from left to right, the trappers once more advanced—no longer as skirmishers, but in line, and as near to one another as the inequality of the ground would permit. The Yellow Chief 2011-07-05T02:00:27.013Z He shoot, shoot them—so, so,” and he began snapping his fingers vehemently, and otherwise pantomiming the sharp-shooting of a body of skirmishers. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Notwithstanding this, the skirmishers of both armies extended to the wood, some of whom we found lying the next morning almost touching each other. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z From out this mass skirmishers began to break away in flocks, and race off in various directions. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z Drawing his wrapper about him, he walked with me to the front door and saw, as far as the eye could cover the field, a line of skirmishers in quiet march towards us. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z They had thrown themselves into a deployed line, after the manner of skirmishers, crouching silently among the stunted pines, and gliding rapidly forward where the ground was without cover. The Yellow Chief 2011-07-05T02:00:27.013Z The Cossacks are subjected nevertheless to the European discipline, and formed into regular corps; but this innovation seems likely to be fatal to them, by completely destroying their valuable aptitude for acting as skirmishers. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z Brigades of this kind are called "skirmishers," and are kept in readiness to jump to any point where their services are needed to fight any kind of opposition. Sawdust & Spangles Stories & Secrets of the Circus 2011-05-27T02:00:18.113Z The horde answered with a tremendous uproar; hearing these sounds, the skirmishers vanished at once from the field, on which the hussars had to meet now, as usual, the entire strength of the enemy. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z General Field put out a strong line of skirmishers to support the cavalry. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z On the 19th the 137th was thrown out as skirmishers, and came upon the enemy's skirmishers at Peach Tree Creek, four miles from Atlanta. History of the Dewitt guard, company A, 50th regiment National guard, state of New York 2011-05-25T02:00:23.703Z But the vigilant skirmishers and prisoners taken by them made known the movement. Chattanooga and Chickamauga Reprint of Gen. H. V. Boynton's letters to the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, August, 1888. 2011-05-10T02:00:58.760Z The garrison grew alarmed, and these Federals, who had cheerfully withstood a hailstorm of shells, took fright at a few skirmishers. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z General Davies' brigade had the advance, and part of the Harris Light Cavalry was thrown out as skirmishers. E.P. Roe: Reminiscences of his Life 2011-05-05T02:00:19.377Z It was Chapin’s brigade that made the advance against our skirmishers, and it probably suffered some in the affair. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z "Order fifty skirmishers to go down to the river." The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z From the start the skirmishers could throw their bullets into Reynolds rear. Chattanooga and Chickamauga Reprint of Gen. H. V. Boynton's letters to the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, August, 1888. 2011-05-10T02:00:58.760Z The men deployed as skirmishers, and Duval, uncovered, in the middle of the road, set them the example. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z They go by the name of Montoneros, and are found very useful as spies, skirmishers, despatch-bearers, &c., but are generally more remarkable for cruelty than courage. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 369, July 1846 2011-04-29T02:00:09.217Z It was near night when the command got up skirmishers from the advance division, reinforced the cavalry, and pushed the enemy back nearer the town. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z Then came Benedicta's goats; the skirmishers of the great army; their keeper amongst them, wearing in her dark locks the last Alpine roses, which already showed some yellow leaves. Ekkehard. Vol. II (of II). A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:45.217Z He was more than once even charged with sedulously gathering round him a host of subaltern politicians, whom he might throw forward as skirmishers,—or sacrifices, which they generally were. The American Quarterly Review No. XVIII, June 1831 (Vol 9) 2011-04-02T02:00:12.460Z After wading a deep swamp, and a sharp brush with the rebel skirmishers, the cross-roads was under their guns, and they were separated some distance from the main army. Historical sketch of the Fifteenth Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers First Brigade, First Division, Sixth Corps 2011-03-29T02:00:08.393Z Dickey gave orders for the infantry to deploy as skirmishers in advance of the cavalry, with the Fourth Cavalry upon the right. The History of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry 2011-03-28T02:00:23.133Z The display of officers riding in many directions seemed to admonish the skirmishers to delay under cover of an intervening swale. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z Their mason work, with its massive piers and open arches between, promised the necessary cover for skirmishers, to be supported by close following battalions. Mayne Reid A Memoir of his Life 2011-03-23T02:00:25.120Z They are excellent irregular troops, and when on actual service are particularly useful as skirmishers. The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] 2011-03-23T02:00:19.910Z But the skirmishers were swept back by the overwhelming strength of the invading army, and retired across the Saranac, destroying the bridges behind them. Vermont A Study of Independence 2011-03-17T02:00:13.130Z We moved out in line of battle with our skirmishers advanced, passing over a portion of the field that had been so hotly contested the day before. Personal Recollections of Chickamauga A Paper Read before the Ohio Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States 2011-03-17T02:00:12.413Z The alarm reached General A. P. Hill, of the Third Corps, who rode off to find his troops, but instead came suddenly upon the enemy’s skirmishers in their concealment. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z They were the skirmishers, who had thus far cleared the way for us, and far ahead of the ‘forlorn hope.’ Mayne Reid A Memoir of his Life 2011-03-23T02:00:25.120Z Mounted horsemen had also fought, but as a cloud of skirmishers, individually and without discipline. A Short History of the World 2011-03-04T03:01:03.147Z Now an army was drawn up in contiguous columns on my cheeks, the skirmishers advancing through my eye-brows; at their first volley I felt as if I was struck with a hackle. Canadian Eclipse Party 1869 2011-02-25T03:01:12.137Z Soon the shots of the skirmishers warn us that work is before us; nor is it long until the skirmishers have pushed to their furtherest limit, and the line of battle joins them. Personal Recollections of Chickamauga A Paper Read before the Ohio Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States 2011-03-17T02:00:12.413Z Ord’s command was not up till near night, and he only engaged with desultory fire of skirmishers and occasional exchange of battery practice, arranging to make his attack the next morning. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z The van, consisting of skirmishers, is invariably led by the great governor of the subjugated Galla, under the title of Worári. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z By ten o'clock we had driven the enemy's skirmishers out of San Angel, and taken possession of the village. Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z By ten o’clock we had driven the enemy’s skirmishers out of San Angel, and had taken possession of the village. The Guerilla Chief And other Tales 2011-02-10T03:00:53.627Z The skirmishers crept carefully forward, and at the word poured a volley into the bushes across the stream. The Courier of the Ozarks 2011-02-09T03:00:43.267Z The skirmishers met the enemy’s pickets in the Gap, drove them off, and followed till they in turn were met by a strong force and pushed back. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z From its battle-scarred front-line skirmishers to be-suited politicians, the Brotherhood is downplaying its role in the Egyptian uprising, and downplaying the role of any religious or class animus. How the Egyptian Uprising is Changing the Muslim Brotherhood 2011-02-07T17:40:00Z The dismounted formation corresponding to foragers is skirmishers. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z And the dismal spectacle was seen of the dark shadows of men, like skirmishers, breaking out of the clouds of smoke, which majestically rolled along the even surface of the field. The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 1 2011-02-02T03:00:22.253Z Two miles beyond Bowling Green the skirmishers met a considerable force of rebel cavalry, and a sharp skirmish took place. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z These were preceded by the Eleventh Connecticut Regiment as skirmishers under Colonel Kingsbury, who essayed crossing by the upper ford, but after severe skirmish Colonel Kingsbury was killed and the effort failed. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z At last the skirmishers gained the crest line, and we could see them run forward and disappear over the ridge, followed by the supports and the remainder of the regiment. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z In a line of skirmishers at one-half pace interval each man may be considered as occupying, including his interval, about 1 yard of front. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z Our skirmishers scattered themselves over the plain; we followed them slowly, and in about twenty minutes' time we saw all the outposts of the Russians fall back and re-enter the fort. Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z The regiment followed the last of the troops, and were pushed forward beyond the Fox house, a large, though dilapidated Virginia mansion, where they met the rebel skirmishers. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z The line of skirmishers advanced and engaged across the river. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z There was no serious fighting, although every day Boer skirmishers were encountered. Two Years on Trek Being Some Account of the Royal Sussex Regiment in South Africa 2011-01-26T03:00:28.560Z The approach in a succession of thin lines is, if possible, made by sections under the immediate direction of platoon commanders with wide intervals between skirmishers. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z Well; all words are arrant skirmishers; deeds are the army's self! be it as thou sayest. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z Deploying under the personal direction of Gen. Birney they advanced toward a wooded ridge on which they found the rebel skirmishers in force, and evidently determined to stay. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z At daylight of the 4th I rode to the front, and ordered General Jackson to drive in the enemy’s skirmishers and prepare to attack. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z Jackson came through the woods upon Howard's skirmishers, who fired and fell back. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z When deployed as skirmishers, a sitting position may be taken instead of the position kneeling. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z Soon the French cavalry skirmishers appeared galloping in flight, and were brought to a halt only when the Emperor, with drawn sword, threw himself across their path. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. IV. (of IV.) 2011-01-05T03:00:52.520Z All orders were given by the sound of the bugle, and the whole regiment deployed as skirmishers could be as easily maneuvered as a single company could be in line of battle. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z To rid himself of this annoyance, Mondejar ordered detachments of horse—one of them under the command of his son, Don Antonio de Mendoza—to scour the crests of the hills and dislodge the skirmishers. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies There began to be a dropping of bullets along the line from the Rebel skirmishers creeping into the gap, and Colonel Chamberlain saw the enemy moving past his flank. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z The interval between troopers in line of skirmishers is one-half pace unless some other interval be designated. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z He fought all day with magnificent courage, and successfully, hurling the hostile cavalry skirmishers back on the main column. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. IV. (of IV.) 2011-01-05T03:00:52.520Z The sharp shooters, however, fared better in this respect than troops of the line, for deployed as skirmishers, covering a large front, they could pick their way with comparative ease. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z To the east a thin line of American skirmishers obtained the objective in view there by merely firing as they advanced. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. The brigade moved as rapidly as possible through a very thick wood, and skirmishers were immediately engaged by those of the enemy. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z The skirmishers move at a run to their positions on the line of foragers. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z The modern apologist must do ephemeral work—unless it should chance that he proves to be the skirmisher, pioneering for a modified dogmatic. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" At ten o'clock A. M., all resistance by rebel cavalry having ceased, the skirmishers emerged from dense woods and found themselves immediately in front of the heavy earth works before Yorktown. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z Grey it was in the east; faint and timorous streaks of light that seemed like skirmishers flung out in tentative attack upon the massed blackness of the night. The Belovéd Traitor South of the plank-road were the Sixth Maine and Thirty-First New York in the front line, with the Fifth Wisconsin acting as skirmishers. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z It was ordered down the plank road through the middle of the battle field, to support a regiment of skirmishers. The history of Company C, Seventh Regiment, O.V.I Scarcely had the troops entered the defile when he suggested to the major the propriety of sending out skirmishers to beat the thickets and guard against an ambuscade. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 Dashing forward one or two hundred yards, the skirmishers took position along and behind the crest of a slight elevation crowned by hedges and scattered clumps of bushes. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z The skirmishers returned the fire, and then galloped back to report. Dick Hamilton's Cadet Days The Handicap of a Millionaire's Son He also threw out his skirmishers, made a display of his force, and looked round to see what could be done to escape from his perilous position. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Meanwhile we continued to stand under the enemy's fire till towards 11 o'clock, without our left wing closing with the skirmishers, although the fire was very hot on the right. Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. II. Immediately after assuming this position, a detail, ordered from each regiment, was advanced as skirmishers beyond the Emmettsburg Road and parallel with the Confederate line of battle on Seminary Ridge. Reply of the Philadelphia Brigade Association to the Foolish and Absurd Narrative of Lieutenant Frank A. Haskell At half-past two P. M. the enemy's skirmishers appeared in the rolling open country, and desultory firing at long range commenced. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z The cavalry had succeeded in driving the enemy's skirmishers back upon the main body; but, of course, had only tried to worry them a little. Last Words The advance was over ground slightly ascending, through an open field, towards the woods, where the Rebel skirmishers were lying. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z These corps were employed to cover the battery, to act as skirmishers, and engage the Mexican infantry. History of the War Between Mexico and the United States, with a Preliminary View of its Origin, Volume 1 During the fight of Sickles the Brigade skirmishers were engaged for an hour with those of the enemy, both parties suffering losses, but neither giving ground. Reply of the Philadelphia Brigade Association to the Foolish and Absurd Narrative of Lieutenant Frank A. Haskell With a small force in advance as skirmishers, they passed over some two miles of difficult country, doubly so in the darkness of the night, striking and drawing the fire of the rebel pickets. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z On our skirmishers retiring from the gardens they were immediately occupied by the enemy, who commenced cheering our retreating parties, in the conviction that they had obtained a victory. Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan They drove the skirmishers from the belt of woods, halted a moment to reform their lines, gave three cheers, charged through the grove, routing the Rebels there concealed. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z It was about four o'clock in the afternoon that General Taylor came up with the skirmishers and received an exact report of the enemy's position. History of the War Between Mexico and the United States, with a Preliminary View of its Origin, Volume 1 The rifle firing had ceased, because the pickets and skirmishers of both were driven in, and the masses on the two sides were not yet near enough to each other for that weapon. The Guns of Europe This being apparently the object of the movement, the skirmishers were withdrawn and the command rejoined the main column. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z He has been unfortunate," continued Tyrrel, "having fallen into the hands of some of our skirmishers. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency They crossed Deep Run, where the skirmishers had a few shots with the Rebel pickets, and moved into the town. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Wolf Robe halted and waited till the skirmishers rode up to him. The Captain of the Gray-Horse Troop At 10 A. M. the skirmishers were hotly engaged and sent back for a howitzer. An Artilleryman's Diary The gun boats also joined in the cannonade, and as their shells often burst short, over and even behind the line of skirmishers, the position soon became one of grave danger from both sides. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z During all the morning—and of the night, too—the skirmishers of the enemy had been confronting those of the Eleventh, First and Twelfth Corps. The Battle of Gettysburg The United States Chasseurs were in advance as skirmishers, deployed on both sides of the Bowling Green road. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Being the advance skirmishers of their respective armies, they often exchanged shots, and then fell back to report what they had seen and done to their countrymen. The Greater Republic A History of the United States The skirmishers went out but not a gun was fired. An Artilleryman's Diary Morell's division, to which the sharp shooters were attached, formed the front line with the sharp shooters, as usual, far in the advance as skirmishers. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z These skirmishers soon engaged those at the right of the Second Corps, who stood their ground and were reinforced to make the line entirely secure. The Battle of Gettysburg Berdan's sharpshooters were thrown out in advance as skirmishers, and the infantry with artillery followed; but the artillery was compelled to halt till a bridge could be constructed across a small creek. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Passing beyond the outer line of skirmishers, the party halted in the gloom and peered toward the Federal lines. The Greater Republic A History of the United States On they went, at the double-quick, fifteen skirmishers ahead, under Lieutenant Butler, Major Hyde on the light, on his Virginia thoroughbred, and Adjutant Haskell to the left, on a big white horse. Harper's Round Table, June 4, 1895 They succeeded in repulsing the advance of the first line and for half an hour held their ground against repeated attempts of the rebel skirmishers to dislodge them. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z In advance Sickles pushed forward his heavy line of skirmishers, who drove back those of the enemy, across the Emmetsburg road, and thus cleared the way for the main body. The Battle of Gettysburg Sedgwick's skirmishers sent back word that the Rebels were in strong force in the woods. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z You wouldn’t be any nearer getting home with a party of skirmishers than you are with us.” A Daughter of the Union The enemy’s skirmishers now retired, and a more solid line took their place, supported by a dense column in its rear. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars F was one of the reserve companies and thus followed the skirmishers in column of fours instead of in a deployed line. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z Our skirmishers open a spattering fire along the front, and, fighting, retire upon the main line—the first drops, the heralds of the storm, sounding on our windows. The Battle of Gettysburg The First South Carolina was at drill beneath the oak, drilling as skirmishers, advancing, retiring, rallying, deploying, loading and firing, with precision. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Utterly demoralised, the skirmishers crawled away to a remoter point where the bush grew thicker, and for upwards of an hour kept up a straggling fire. Harley Greenoak's Charge The third regiment of the native contingent threw out skirmishers, but could find no trace of the enemy. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars As the skirmishers arrived on the further shore they naturally took such cover as they could get, and opened a rapid fire. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z When will they clear off and give us a chance?” exclaimed Phil impatiently, anathematising the Cossack skirmishers who still galloped about on the plain beneath in search of more fugitives. A Gallant Grenadier A Tale of the Crimean War They went in squads, fought the Rebel skirmishers, and defeated Wheeler's cavalry in several encounters. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z At the head of the column, sullen and dejected, rode Cronje, and on either flank and far behind were Boer skirmishers ready to guard the long line of wagons. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War At half-past one a cloud of skirmishers advanced from the Zulu army, and fed by supports began to scale the north front of the English position. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars The advance was spirited, and after a determined resistance the rebels were driven from their advanced rifle pits, the skirmishers following them closely, while the reserve companies leveled the fence in the rear. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z The long line of the enemy’s force lay before them, as pouring in volley upon volley, the skirmishers being driven in, the British line struggled forward. The Ruined Cities of Zululand Commanders frequently begin an engagement by feeling of the enemy's position,—advancing a few skirmishers, a regiment, or a brigade; but in this instance Longstreet advanced all but his reserve. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Our poor fellows were too much exhausted by their long march and arduous climb to entrench themselves, and the slopes below the summit were not occupied by skirmishers, for whom there was ample cover. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War The 60th, who lay opposite to the point against which they advanced, withheld their fire until the first line of skirmishers came to within 300 yards. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars As I was riding across, at full gallop, to Hidalgo's position, the Spanish skirmishers spread themselves out along the cactus hedges and over the aloe fields, and puffed and popped away. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 353, March 1845 “Captain Curtis, throw out the light bobs as skirmishers, and advance cautiously,” said Hughes, the men having cleared the Grenadiers, and again formed up as a company. The Ruined Cities of Zululand Slocum's skirmishers met Anderson's at Chancellorsville and drove them back to Tabernacle Church. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z The front line of skirmishers carried heavy bows and had quivers of arrows slung on their backs, the ranks behind were armed with shields and spears. The Golden Amazons of Venus It was noticed indeed that nearly all the skirmishers dispensed entirely with its use, putting their ammunition in their breasts, or rather, in the breasts of their coats. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) Fugitive peasants say," answered Calpurnius anxiously, "that there are certainly more than a party of skirmishers. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) The skirmishers of the French were in these suburbs. Tourcoing Occasional shots had been fired during the afternoon, and there was no alarm till the skirmishers came out of the woods upon the run, followed by the Rebels. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z At the end of the road the squad of infantry deployed as skirmishers to drive back the Filipino sentries. The Utah Batteries: A History A complete account of the muster-in, sea voyage, battles, skirmishes and barrack life of the Utah batteries, together with biographies of officers and muster-out rolls. The skirmishers of the two armies are yet still confronting each other. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery And as he did not wish to occupy his troops against Duke Guntharis or Ravenna--always hoping for a peaceable solution of the difficulty--he decided to play these bold skirmishers a famous trick. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) The faithful old servant proved himself an able skirmisher. Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 The front was covered by a good line of skirmishers. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z The two right battalions, the 15th and 16th, not receiving the orders to halt, continued their advance, deployed skirmishers, and soon became engaged with a rebel force sweeping down in the rear of Sheridan. The Regular Brigade of the Fourteenth Army Corps, the Army of the Cumberland, in the Battle of Stone River, or Murfreesboro', Tennessee Some of the rebel skirmishers appeared, but retreated as soon as our batteries opened on them. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery Foremost came the archers and slingers, in light groups of skirmishers, whose business it was to rid the ramparts of their defenders. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) Chalmer’s Brigade had advanced early on New Year’s morning, and his skirmishers now occupied the ground which Hazen had so stubbornly contended for on the first day of the battle. The Third Day at Stone's River Meade's skirmishers engaged, however, at once with enemy's skirmishers. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z On the following afternoon, while three of the companies of the regiment were picketing the front, they were attacked in a spirited manner by six companies of a Mississippi regiment deployed as skirmishers. A Raw Recruit's War Experiences Tuesday, August 5.—About four o’clock A. M., our column advanced, throwing out skirmishers. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery Comrade Adams was shot at the very beginning of the battle, as we lay in the woods waiting for the skirmishers to rally in, and before we fired a gun. Company K, Twentieth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry Roster and Record These regiments, changing front to the right, held their ground firmly and administered volley after volley upon the skirmishers of the Confederate Sixth Kentucky, who pushed forward toward the ford. The Third Day at Stone's River Meade's three brigades were now in line, the first on the right, with the Sixth regiment of the Reserves thrown out as skirmishers; the Second in the centre, and the Third on the left. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Company B was sent forward as a support, but soon deployed as skirmishers. A Raw Recruit's War Experiences At the aforesaid time, the Second Rhode Island infantry deployed as skirmishers. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery We reached the west slope of the latter June 20th, and on the 22nd drove the enemy’s skirmishers into their main line. A Historic Sketch Lest We Forget Company E 26th Ohio Infantry The skirmishers had been called in before this, and the march had been rapid; it now became “forced.” The Last Campaign of the Twenty-Second Regiment, N.G., S.N.Y. June and July, 1863 They moved over the open field beyond Bernard's, and drove the enemy's skirmishers. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Washburn soon came up with the main body, and throwing out a line of skirmishers, attacked so vigorously that after a fight of half an hour’s duration, the enemy retreated toward Farmville. The Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry in the Closing Scenes of the War for the Maintenance of the Union, from Richmond to Appomatox Our skirmishers advanced, but could not find the enemy. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery A regiment of skirmishers were in a wood a little in advance of the brigade. Eleven days in the militia during the war of the rebellion A journal of the 'Emergency' campaign of 1862 With such thoughts I set forward in the direction of the picket-fires, full sure that I should meet some skirmishers of our cavalry there. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II The Rebel skirmishers, concealed in the houses and behind fences, fire a volley and fall back to the main line. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Hoke formed his line and threw out his skirmishers, but made no further demonstrations that night, a few shells from Fort Williams having the effect of checking any further movement. In and Out of Rebel Prisons Our battery was in the first—skirmishers in front of us. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery Moved our camp into a very desirable location in the adjoining woods recently occupied by our skirmishers. Eleven days in the militia during the war of the rebellion A journal of the 'Emergency' campaign of 1862 "They say the Russian Guard, sir, is moving to the front; our skirmishers have orders to fall back without firing." Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II A few rods beyond the house the Rebel skirmishers opened a galling fire. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Our troops were posted at different points, Batteries placed in position, picket lines established, scouts and skirmishers thrown out, ammunition chests overhauled, and all other necessary preparations made for the coming conflict. Our Battery The Journal of Company B, 1st O.V.A. Friday, November 27.—Resumed our march on the plank-road, turning off to the Orange Court House road by nine o’clock A. M. Our skirmishers met the enemy at the Red Tavern. Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery The report of a musket was heard in the woods where the skirmishers were, followed by a loud shriek and audible groans. Eleven days in the militia during the war of the rebellion A journal of the 'Emergency' campaign of 1862 Just before day a strong line of skirmishers was thrown out before the brigade under command of Captain Durham, Q.M., History of the Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers The skirmishers advanced quickly within close range, followed by the main line, moving more slowly over the fallen timber. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z We had skirmishers thrown out on each side of the road to prevent a surprise. Our Battery The Journal of Company B, 1st O.V.A. The Union skirmishers had seen the man fall and raised a yell, which they changed to cheers as they saw the Deacon coming up the bank. Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) The Deacon's Adventures At Chattanooga In Caring For The Boys Lines of rebel skirmishers had occasionally appeared in front of the regiment, fired a few shots, and then disappeared. Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign Ransom reached the bridge about dark, threw forward his skirmishers, who found the enemy in strong position on the opposite side, and the bridge destroyed. History of the Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers The skirmishers gave a yell and pushed on, without waiting for the main body. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Q, "advance your company as skirmishers to the edge of the cedars, and send a Corporal and five men into the thicket to see if there is anything there." Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6) Thru The Stone River Campaign And In Winter Quarters At Murfreesboro A line of skirmishers was deployed in front and flankers were thrown out on either side. Si Klegg, Book 1 (of 6) His Transformation From A Raw Recruit To A Veteran The leading infantry regiment, the 17th Ill., went into line to the left and moved forward into a cornfield, where the enemy's skirmishers were immediately encountered. The Struggle for Missouri The 24th followed at once, the men coming into line as fast as they got over, and the enemy fell back, closely pursued by Captain Lane's command, deployed as skirmishers. History of the Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers Under cover of skirmishers and artillery, their positions would have been ascertained; no doubt their batteries could have been carried if suitable arrangements had been made. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z He saw the white spurts from the skirmishers' rifles, and men drop among the rebels,112 who yet moved slowly forward, like some all-engulfing torrent. Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6) Thru The Stone River Campaign And In Winter Quarters At Murfreesboro Q moved briskly out and deployed as skirmishers, covering the regimental front. Si Klegg, Book 1 (of 6) His Transformation From A Raw Recruit To A Veteran Grant pushed on through the cornfields and woods for a mile or more, and then rearranged his lines and pushed forward a heavy line of skirmishers. The Struggle for Missouri Finally the army moved out, and after two days' hard marching our forces struck the enemy's skirmishers. Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles Beyond the “gant-lot” we could hear trees and limbs popping like skirmishers in action. Our Southern Highlanders The skirmishers ran back to the main line, and along its front sped a burst of smoke as each regiment fired by volley. Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6) Thru The Stone River Campaign And In Winter Quarters At Murfreesboro The skirmishers, for fear of accidents, took advantage of such cover as they could find. Si Klegg, Book 1 (of 6) His Transformation From A Raw Recruit To A Veteran The two lines of skirmishers soon came in contact, and there was a spiteful, bickering fire opened between them. The Struggle for Missouri They were soon in position, and their skirmishers moving through the woods in the direction of our refused left. Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles The fire being put out on the bridge and every thing being in readiness, we moved on, the 5th Iowa being deployed as skirmishers. History of the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry She had a droll liking for long words, and often deployed their syllables as skirmishers in the rear for her sentences. John March, Southerner He stammered out his thanks to the Colonel, and then, throwing his gun up to a right shoulder-shift, he started off on a canter to rejoin the skirmishers. Si Klegg, Book 1 (of 6) His Transformation From A Raw Recruit To A Veteran Gilbert moved forward rapidly until he came to Wilson's Creek, where his skirmishers were stopped by swamps and jungles of brushwood, when Capt. The Struggle for Missouri The action commenced, as usual, with the skirmishers. Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles The result of this was as follows: A strong line of skirmishers were to be shown to the enemy, the artillery to be put in position loaded with shell, spiked and wheels cut down. History of the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Two good companies were taken from each of our five regiments and deployed as skirmishers under the command of Capt. The Southern Soldier Boy A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy Emerging suddenly from a thick wood, they came upon the rebel skirmishers in full view, posted on the opposite side of the field. Si Klegg, Book 1 (of 6) His Transformation From A Raw Recruit To A Veteran As a preliminary, skirmishers were ordered forward toward the creek, through some timber and underbrush, I being one of them. In the Early Days along the Overland Trail in Nebraska Territory, in 1852 Just at daylight the sharp sound of their skirmishers was heard. Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles On returning to the works, he found it occupied by Gen. Cooper’s division of infantry, with a line of skirmishers in front skirmishing with the enemy. History of the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry He would charge and drive their skirmishers back on their battle lines and then fall back, and as soon as they advanced, charge and drive them back again, picking up some prisoners every time. The Southern Soldier Boy A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy The skirmishers sprang over the fence and swept across the field at a "double-quick" in the face of a sputtering fire that did little damage. Si Klegg, Book 1 (of 6) His Transformation From A Raw Recruit To A Veteran “Plain enough,” cried a third, “we are to have skirmishers’ duty here, without skirmishers’ fortune in having a force to fall back upon.” Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 4, September, 1850 Presently a few skirmishers would come back to the main line, asserting that the enemy were in force in our front. Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles On the opposite side of the valley, two-thirds of the way up met a few skirmishers. History of the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Captain Durham was deploying his skirmishers in a small field near the house and in our rear. The Southern Soldier Boy A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy It must be confessed that Si was somewhat unduly elated and puffed up over, his own achievements as a skirmisher and his success in climbing the ladder of military rank and fame. Si Klegg, Book 1 (of 6) His Transformation From A Raw Recruit To A Veteran As we had advanced further than the other regiments on our right and left, I was ordered to let the skirmishers remain and form in the open field on a line with Col. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry Our skirmishers were now close, approaching nearer and nearer every day and night, the advance being made by regular stages. Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles It was a large escort, 200 legionaries, 200 light armed troops, skirmishers, and 70 cavalry, which was sent out with Paul. Bible Studies in the Life of Paul Historical and Constructive We were ordered to drive the Yankee skirmishers back and locate their battle line. The Southern Soldier Boy A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy Skirmishers were deployed on our front, and as we advanced the Confederate skirmishers retired before us. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War After a while I was aware that a skirmish line was coming from the front, and soon discovered that the skirmishers were not clothed in blue. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry Soon, however, the skirmishers were re-enforced and drove the enemy for a mile into their entrenchments. Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles The attack begins in order; First the skirmishers go forward, Then the flying columns follow. The Trumpeter of Säkkingen A Song from the Upper Rhine. At daybreak on the 18th we were standing in single file, half line of battle, when we heard Grant’s massive columns charge on our skirmishers and take the last ditch between them and Petersburg. The Southern Soldier Boy A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy He directed the cavalry, under Lieutenant Henderson, of the 6th, and Mitchell, of the 2nd, to charge and penetrate the rebel line of skirmishers, in order to develop their strength and intentions. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War We advanced in line of battle and frequently halted for the skirmishers to advance, but we met with no opposition, and soon were on the top of the ridge. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry But when our skirmishers reached the hedges, the fusillade began, and I saw clearly the glitter of their lances. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 The skirmishers have all been driven in however, and we are liable at any moment to be startled by the roar of the enemy's artillery, opening an assault. Our campaign around Gettysburg Being a memorial of what was endured, suffered and accomplished by the Twenty-third regiment (N. Y. S. N. G.) and other regiments associated with them, in their Pennsylvania and Maryland campaign, during the second rebel invasion of the loyal states in June-July, 1863 About 10 a. m. our skirmishers were driven in after an heroic resistance. The Southern Soldier Boy A Thousand Shots for the Confederacy As the head of the column reached the crossing the rebel pickets fired and fell back upon a line of skirmishers, pursued by Col. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War I immediately deployed skirmishers forward through the field to an orchard. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry The skirmishers had by this time reached the ravine, which was bordered with brambles and hedges. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 I therefore, as soon as practicable, deployed the companies of the 8th and 23rd regiments as skirmishers, keeping the remaining company as a reserve. Our campaign around Gettysburg Being a memorial of what was endured, suffered and accomplished by the Twenty-third regiment (N. Y. S. N. G.) and other regiments associated with them, in their Pennsylvania and Maryland campaign, during the second rebel invasion of the loyal states in June-July, 1863 Our skirmishers, thrown forward, could not find him, and the receding din of the battle seemed to promise perfect safety against all such dangers. History of Morgan's Cavalry No response was elicited save a brisk fire from the enemy's skirmishers. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War To these were added about an equal number of Canadians, and American refugees, who were designed to act as scouts, skirmishers, or foragers, as the occasion might require. Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76. A few skirmishers along the edge of the wood were firing on them, but they were almost beyond musket-range. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 The skirmishers advanced about the distance of a mile, keeping up a steady fire. Our campaign around Gettysburg Being a memorial of what was endured, suffered and accomplished by the Twenty-third regiment (N. Y. S. N. G.) and other regiments associated with them, in their Pennsylvania and Maryland campaign, during the second rebel invasion of the loyal states in June-July, 1863 As we were pressing across the field, some Federal skirmishers appeared in the edge of the woods upon the left of the field, not more than eighty yards from us. History of Morgan's Cavalry Henry drove the skirmishers back upon their main forces, which were strongly posted between two swamps. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War On this day, Burgoyne continued his march in the same order as before, with skirmishers thrown out well in advance of each column. Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76. Once at its borders, we were ordered to re-prime our guns, and the battalion was deployed through the wood as skirmishers. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 About eleven o’clock skirmishers began to appear, in the woods, in front of us. From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign A Sketch in Personal Narration of the Scenes a Soldier Saw The skirmishers, who were not more than two hundred yards off, soon induced us to leave, and we galloped after the column. History of Morgan's Cavalry By his direction I threw out a strong line of skirmishers, and posted the regiments on a ridge, in good supporting distance. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War Morgan had advanced as far as our outpost at Freeman's house, when the British skirmishers came out of the woods into the clearing. Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76. “Ride on through the thicket here, my man, and tell Colonel Gildersleeve to push up his skirmishers.” Stories by American Authors, Volume 8 We stood this awhile until those skirmishers made a rush from the woods, and tried to gain the cover of the church building. From the Rapidan to Richmond and the Spottsylvania Campaign A Sketch in Personal Narration of the Scenes a Soldier Saw The enemy made demonstrations, but made no attack, and before nightfall bivouacked in line in sight of our skirmishers. History of Morgan's Cavalry Shaw to throw out skirmishers and advance with his brigade down a road which he pointed out, find the enemy and attack vigorously, and then rode away. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War Away galloped Captain Bent, on his split-ear mule, to encourage the skirmishers' line. Boys' Book of Frontier Fighters Don't lose heart," said Morgan to the Continentals, "when the skirmishers and the militia fall back. Hero Stories from American History For Elementary Schools The wind was in a quarter which brought the sounds to us, even from the skirmishers, ten miles distant. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Captain Byrnes had planted one of the Parrots, about six hundred yards from the rifle-pit, and skirmishers had been thrown out in front of it. History of Morgan's Cavalry Shaw decided to disobey the order and call in the skirmishers. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War A file of skirmishers fringed either flank, well out; scouts examined the country, ahead. Boys' Book of Frontier Fighters Adjutant Wright explained that rebel skirmishers were still firing at us. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House The line of skirmishers was pressed forward until they came within range of the enemy’s batteries, planted north of the Rappahannock, which, from the configuration of the ground, completely commanded this side. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital After this they changed their tactics, and marched with a heavy line of skirmishers in front and upon both flanks. History of Morgan's Cavalry Shaw with the order to send four companies deployed as skirmishers to 'attack and take the work that is firing.' The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War Out yonder the rifles and shot-guns were volleying, as the skirmishers, slowly retreating, held the Indians off. Boys' Book of Frontier Fighters Their skirmishers advanced and opened fire on our outposts. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House A few hundred yards to the rearward the supports advanced alertly, ready to scatter into a thin line of skirmishers at the first shot and rush ahead to where the points halted. The Boy Allies with the Cossacks Or, A Wild Dash over the Carpathians Not knowing their strength, Colonel Morgan engaged them with skirmishers. History of Morgan's Cavalry Bailey answered, 'well, now the General directs you to send four companies, deployed as skirmishers, to take the work.' The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War The corral was completed; the caballada jostled in; the teamsters crawled here and there, to poke their guns through the wheels; in rode the skirmishers, Captain Bent last. Boys' Book of Frontier Fighters A volley of musketry was poured into us from the rising ground in front of our skirmishers, and the bullets were hissing close above us. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House Meantime, the colonel in command of the rear guard sent word that the rebel skirmishers were pressing him hard, and that he could not hold them back much longer. Campaign of Battery D, First Rhode Island light artillery. As soon, however, as the howitzers opened, the skirmishers advanced, in accordance with Hutchinson's previous instructions, firing also, and their fire drove the enemy back into the stockade. History of Morgan's Cavalry Their skirmishers kept up a lively fire all through the forenoon, and as a consequence we lost some thirty odd men, killed and wounded, from their fire. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War The skirmishers which had been sent out returned, bearing the bodies of two boys in blue who had been killed by the first shots, and, after death, mutilated by blows from Spanish machetes. The Boys of '98 Deeming it hazardous to retire across open ground under such a fire, he rallied the skirmishers on the reserve, and met the charge of the enemy there. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House The rebel skirmishers first appeared in the open, carefully examining the ground to find if we had a concealed line of battle near. Campaign of Battery D, First Rhode Island light artillery. In addition to the infantry deployed in front of my line, the ridge upon the right of it was soon occupied by one of the Michigan regiments, dismounted and deployed as skirmishers. History of Morgan's Cavalry Deploying as skirmishers, after a short, sharp action, we drove the enemy within entrenchments. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War Our skirmishers were soon driven in, and about the same time the enemy opened upon us with a battery of artillery. The Battle of Atlanta and Other Campaigns, Addresses, Etc. A line of skirmishers is always thrown forward when the presence of an enemy is suspected. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House The little skirmisher makes these holes, and the farmer calls it a Sapsucker. Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 2, No. 4 October, 1897 A line of skirmishers occupied the hollow, posted behind a fence, whose fire did us some little damage. History of Morgan's Cavalry The skirmishers started at quick time; the enemy opened upon them vigorously from their batteries and breastworks, upon which they rested their muskets, in order to fire with accuracy. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War After all had crossed except the skirmishers, they were rapidly withdrawn, under cover of our artillery, and a heavy line of skirmishers thrown out on the opposite bank for that purpose. The Battle of Atlanta and Other Campaigns, Addresses, Etc. As we filed right Colonel Pattee's voice rang out: "Deploy, skirmishers!" In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House I was showing myself out when my onward course was 19 deflected by a troop of noisy children leaded by the soup plate skirmisher, who was the oldest and apparently the leader of the brood. Our Next-Door Neighbors The three companies were formed in parallel columns of fours, with full distance between them, and the advance-guard, thrown out as skirmishers in front. History of Morgan's Cavalry Lee's men dismounted far in the rear, and fought as infantry; they drove in the pickets and skirmishers to the intrenchments, and made several valiant charges upon our works. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War The enemy, with the exception of a few skirmishers, then fell back to a ridge some half a mile distant, and commenced massing his force, as if preparing for a more determined attack. The Battle of Atlanta and Other Campaigns, Addresses, Etc. Much to our dissatisfaction the One Hundred and Ninetieth was placed in the line, and the Two Hundred and Tenth was deployed as skirmishers. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House The small-arm fighting was confined to the head of the enemy's column, deployed as skirmishers, with some dismounted men or infantry, it is not certain which. A Virginia Village Upon the left we advanced rapidly, driving in the enemy's skirmishers, until, when within thirty yards of the earthwork, the men were staggered by the fire, halted, and could not be made to advance. History of Morgan's Cavalry They then moved forward until about four, p. m.; when some Indian flank skirmishers discovered the enemy, who came up to the left, and in the rear, and halted. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War As soon as our main force had passed, the skirmishers withdrew and fell in the rear of the column. The Battle of Atlanta and Other Campaigns, Addresses, Etc. We lay down in a slight depression of the ground about four rods behind the skirmishers. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House The right column took post near the skirts of the morass, throwing out skirmishers half-way across the plain to meet the American riflemen, while the left column drew up upon the road. The History of the First West India Regiment A few of the enemy's skirmishers were thrown forward to that point. History of Morgan's Cavalry About ten o'clock the next morning, my skirmishers came up with his rear guard, which opened upon us a brisk infantry fire. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War I commanded a Brigade on the extreme left in Carr's Division, and, in accordance with instructions, put out a company in front of me as skirmishers. The Battle of Atlanta and Other Campaigns, Addresses, Etc. Here the One Hundred and Ninetieth deployed as skirmishers, and advanced into the woods, facing the south-west. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House It was a clear, frosty morning, and in this formation the troops advanced, the enemy's skirmishers slowly falling back before them. The History of the First West India Regiment By the time that the non-combatants were safely removed, the column had become straightened out on the new road, and the skirmishers, after they had burned a bridge or two, were withdrawn. History of Morgan's Cavalry "Life is short," murmured the tavern-keeper, retiring behind a platitude as a skirmisher retires behind a stone. Dwellers in the Hills I had the extreme left, and put out my skirmishers soon after midnight, supposing, of course, that I was in front of the enemy, although I had seen nothing of them. The Battle of Atlanta and Other Campaigns, Addresses, Etc. Rebel skirmishers were in the woods in our front, now exchanging shots with cavalry in the open ground near us. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House Two hours having passed without any communication having been received from the king, the Teazer at noon opened fire, and the troops advanced on the town, covering their flanks with skirmishers. The History of the First West India Regiment We were immediately deployed as skirmishers, mounted, in front of Hood's division, of Longstreet's Corps, just come from Virginia. History of Morgan's Cavalry Upon gaining the main road we found the entire force of the enemy advancing with skirmishers deployed, and a battery of light artillery in position, which instantaneously opened upon us with grape and canister. Three Years in the Federal Cavalry He sent forward a company of skirmishers from the Fourth Iowa, who soon became sharply engaged with the enemy and the latter opened on us a perfect tornado of round shot, shell, and grape. The Battle of Atlanta and Other Campaigns, Addresses, Etc. As a matter of course, the skirmishers took aim in fighting. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House Upon the peaks and ridges round about stood groups of men, like skirmishers––camp rustlers with their packs and burros; herders, whose sheep had already passed through––every man with his gun in his hand. Hidden Water About five o'clock, the first gun rang on the front—another and another, succeeding, as our skirmishers pressed on, until the musketry grew into the crackling, labored sound, which precedes the roar of real battle. History of Morgan's Cavalry Our skirmishers retired slowly from the Emmitsburg road, holding their ground tenaciously to the last. Three Years in the Federal Cavalry When my skirmishers fell back this log house was left in the lines of the enemy, and Hospital Steward Baker, of the Fourth Iowa, was left in charge of the wounded there. The Battle of Atlanta and Other Campaigns, Addresses, Etc. The skirmishers were giving way, still facing the rebel line of battle that was charging forward. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House Kilpatrick came up and ordered Custer to draw in his skirmishers and allow Davies to pass him and take the advance. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War The dismounted skirmishers, who had taken position near the creek, prevented Conrad's column from receiving annoyance from the remainder of the Federal force. History of Morgan's Cavalry I directed General Custer to send forward one regiment as skirmishers. Three Years in the Federal Cavalry The plan worked admirably, for, while my skirmishers were amusing the enemy, the main column made a detour to the right, and struck the main road some three miles to the rear of the enemy. The Battle of Atlanta and Other Campaigns, Addresses, Etc. Part of the regiment deployed as skirmishers and advanced to where the cavalry were fighting and joined in the fray. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House But Pennington came into position with a rush, and unlimbering two pieces, in less time than it takes to tell it, silenced the confederate artillery, firing over the heads of the Sixth Michigan skirmishers. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War The fire of the rebel skirmishers, in this advance, was met promptly by those of the Union army, and so sharply that the former were soon driven back pell-mell on the main body. Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 Captain Hasty was chief in command of our skirmishers. Three Years in the Federal Cavalry The skirmishers retired; but still the enemy hung back, too wary to attempt a charge. Soldiers of the Queen Before them was a valley, across which the Bucktails were advancing as skirmishers, and beyond this the ground rose again, and curved off toward woods in the distance. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House A mounted line was formed across the road, while there were dismounted skirmishers behind the fences on either side. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War When the Germans began to attack Haumont, their front-line skirmishers, to create confusion, wore caps that imitated the French, and were also provided with Red Cross brassards. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War In our new position on the afternoon of Sunday, the third day's battle, we were subjected to a continuous fire of skirmishers and sharpshooters, without the ability of replying. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 A few minutes later his attention was turned to the line of skirmishers, who were moving, some little distance away, in a direction parallel to the march of the square. Soldiers of the Queen Fortunately no enemy was found; but time might have been saved by a prompt advance of the skirmishers without waiting for the line. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House Most of the fighting was done dismounted, the commands being deployed as skirmishers. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War Heretofore, the army under Brussilov had not met with any important resistance, having encountered chiefly frontier posts, skirmishers, and small detachments of Austrians. The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources What there might be on our right or left we could not know without sending skirmishers out. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 Here every Indian could fight behind a rampart, and the Spaniards could only approach in the scattered line of skirmishers. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots The rebel skirmishers give way before our charge, and the woods are gained. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House Shells dropped and exploded among the skirmishers, while thicker and faster they fell around the position of the reserves. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War They were still constructing trenches when the Cossack cavalry appeared, driving the skirmishers of the Austrians before them. The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources Our skirmishers could not have been more than a dozen yards in advance of our main line, yet the thicket was so dense that the enemy was on him before he fairly realized it. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 And theory, or opinion, goes forward, like the skirmishers before an army, examining the route and opening the way, but incapable of resisting any attack, or holding permanently any position. Orthodoxy: Its Truths And Errors After this had continued for some time, the One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania, a Zouave regiment, came down behind us on a double-quick, deployed as skirmishers. In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House Soon we encountered the confederate skirmishers, but could locate them only by the flashes of their guns. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War Meanwhile the main guard have reinforced the first thin lines of skirmishers, and the enemy are already falling back through the wood. From the St. Lawrence to the Yser with the 1st Canadian brigade Certainly I never saw such skirmishers as the ninety-fifth, now the rifle brigade. Adventures in the Rifle Brigade, in the Peninsula, France, and the Netherlands from 1809 to 1815 One company was thrown out as skirmishers, the rest of the command in line of battle. Frontier service during the rebellion or, A history of Company K, First Infantry, California Volunteers Upon this invitation the light skirmisher tried to imagine some psychological experiments which should bear a certain analogy to those of the physicists, but he failed to keep the level of his suggestion. Imaginary Interviews The Fifth and Sixth were leading and at once dismounted and deployed as skirmishers. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War There were skirmishers deploying from three points, and Crook was raising his hand slowly. Red Men and White While our battalion-reserve occupied the front of the wood, our skirmishers lined the side of the road, which was the Prussian line of communication. Adventures in the Rifle Brigade, in the Peninsula, France, and the Netherlands from 1809 to 1815 After this event, the Saracens brought in some skirmishers of the enemy whom they had taken; these were received with joy by the emperor, the Saracens rewarded, and sent back to achieve similar exploits. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens In all seriousness I wish some scientific man would apply the scientific method to finding out the soul, as you"—he turned to the light skirmisher—"suggest. Imaginary Interviews A line of skirmishers firing from the edge of the woods kept the pioneers from proceeding with the work. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War About the time Colonel Moore reached the pickets the Rebel skirmishers came in sight. My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field Our division, which had stood upwards of five thousand men at the commencement of the battle, had gradually dwindled down into a solitary line of skirmishers. Adventures in the Rifle Brigade, in the Peninsula, France, and the Netherlands from 1809 to 1815 At last, when it seemed clear that a battle could not be avoided, and while we were still hesitating what to do, some of our men rashly advanced as skirmishers, and were slain. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens "And leave Metchnikoff in the lurch!" the light skirmisher reproached him. Imaginary Interviews An officer and twelve men belonging to the Seventh Georgia cavalry, making for the rear as they supposed, came into the arms of the Sixth Michigan skirmishers at one time. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War The Second Rhode Island infantry is thrown out, deployed as skirmishers. My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field The power to drop and instantly resume the short rein also allows two hands to be occasionally used to the lance or carbine; a skirmisher therefore should have one rein tied up. Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding And with them they mingled every here and there a few infantry, skirmishers and light-armed soldiers, which indeed was a very wise manœuvre. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens "Who is Metchnikoff, and what is the name of his strange book?" the light skirmisher cut in. Imaginary Interviews The order "Forward," finally came, and the line of skirmishers advanced up the slope, a column of mounted men following in the road, ready to charge when opportunity offered. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War It took all day to get the troops into position and distribute food and ammunition, and there was no fighting except by the skirmishers and sharpshooters. My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field Firing at the front was heard, where our skirmishers were driving the rebels back. History of Company F, 1st Regiment, R.I. Volunteers, during the Spring and Summer of 1861 He ordered fifteen hundred skirmishers to precede him a short distance, who were to march slowly looking out on each side and also in front, to prevent any sudden attack. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens "And to that end," the light skirmisher said, "he asks nothing but that we shall live a hundred and fifty years." Imaginary Interviews The confederate skirmishers were driven back across a swollen stream spanned by a bridge. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War A line of skirmishers sprang out from the Eighth Missouri. My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field Soon after entering these woods, K and F Companies of the 2d Rhode Island, and the carbineer company of our regiment, were thrown out as skirmishers. History of Company F, 1st Regiment, R.I. Volunteers, during the Spring and Summer of 1861 A very important defect in the Regulations lies in the uncertainty it allows to exist as to the subdivision of the dismounted squadron, and how the skirmishers on dismounting are to form. Cavalry in Future Wars This, of course, was from the light skirmisher. Imaginary Interviews There was visible no line of skirmishers or of battle. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War They ran up the hill, and came face to face with the Rebel skirmishers. My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field Our skirmishers were now engaged with those of the enemy, and driving them back; shells were exploding around and above us as we again came out upon the road. History of Company F, 1st Regiment, R.I. Volunteers, during the Spring and Summer of 1861 In Section 155 the skirmishers of a troop when dismounted, with mobile horses, form one group. Cavalry in Future Wars "I'm not so sure of that," a light skirmisher broke his silence for the first time. Imaginary Interviews Away to the front, a thousand yards or more, was an open stretch of cleared fields, across which was a light line of dismounted cavalry skirmishers, firing away at the defenders of the earthworks. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War He was everywhere present, dashing along his lines, paying no attention to the constant fire aimed at him and his staff by the Rebel skirmishers, within short musket range. My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field A gun, opening from the hills behind, supported the skirmishers: the Lancer squadron had to retire. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government The reappearance of rebel skirmishers at the various fords of the river on the morning of August the eighteenth, 1862, was an evidence to our pickets that the enemy was about to resume hostilities. Sword and Pen Ventures and Adventures of Willard Glazier The light skirmisher made a desperate effort to retrieve himself: "Then a few more books like his would restore the age of faith." Imaginary Interviews There were two or three lines of these dead skirmishers. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War It was a little after five o’clock when Nelson threw forward his skirmishers, and advanced his line. My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field When within 2,200 yards of the enemy Lieutenant-Colonel Downman extended, and in successive waves of skirmishers passed through various parties of the Highland brigade. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government All the skirmishers have left and now troops and battalions are departing, too. The Great Sioux Trail A Story of Mountain and Plain "Sort of simian degenerate," the light skirmisher formulated the case. Imaginary Interviews A strong line of mounted skirmishers held the front. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War The cockswain, working like a telegraph with his swinging oar, generally contrived to pick off these skirmishers. A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition The supporting skirmishers also halted, and joined the groups which were nearest to them. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government A small herd of seven or eight giraffes, in escaping from the skirmishers, noisily advancing among the trees, shot forth into the open ground. The Giraffe Hunters Ah," the light skirmisher put in, "some of the scientific people dispose of that point very simply. Imaginary Interviews Before he had started, the confederates displayed a line of dismounted skirmishers that extended far beyond both flanks of the regiment and a swarm of them in front. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War One year I was witness of the first onset, which came in the late afternoon—an immediate shock of massed clouds without throwing forward of skirmishers or any prelude of the vanguard. Apologia Diffidentis A screen of skirmishers still lay out before the Boer left, and these, as they fell back slowly, had an easy target in the mounted men, who were working over ground of great difficulty. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government With their local assemblies they meant to keep their military exclusiveness as scouts, skirmishers, and sharp-shooters, in all of which lines they excelled. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. III. (of IV.) Our firing line was in a line of skirmishers. A Soldier in the Philippines On sighting this force, Custer ordered Weber to dismount his men, advance a line of skirmishers toward the hill and ascertain what he had to encounter. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War Taylor deployed a portion of his force as skirmishers, and a company of dragoons overrode the first Mexican battery. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) |
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