cāis′ son: a strong four-wheeled wagon, consisting of two parts, the body and the limber, that carries ammunition chests or boxes.

căn′is ter: cannon shot consisting of a metal cylinder which bursts when fired, discharging the bullets with which it is filled.

cär′bine: a short, light rifle used chiefly by cavalry.

căs′ca bel: a knob or projection in the rear of the breech of a muzzle-loading cannon.

căv′al ry: that part of the army consisting of mounted soldiers.

Çheȳ ĕnne′: an Indian tribe formerly inhabiting South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nevada.

com man dänt′: the commanding officer of a place or of a body of men.

cóm′pa ny: See [page 210].

corps (cōr): See [page 210].

coun′ter movement: a movement by which a body of troops marches back over ground it has recently occupied or marched over.