War Diaries Talk

early stables

  • erik.schaubroeckscarlet.be by erik.schaubroeckscarlet.be

    What does this mean?

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  • marie.eklidvirginmedia.com by marie.eklidvirginmedia.com

    Maybe he means he went down to the stables early.

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  • cyngast by cyngast moderator

    Yes, I think he meant he went to the stables early in the morning.

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  • David_Underdown by David_Underdown moderator

    in this context I think "stables" refers to the men tending the horses, feeding, mucking out etc. Officers would probably give the horses a brief check as well.

    Various websites described the bugle call for stables eg https://www.mfiles.co.uk/scores/stable-call.htm

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  • cyngast by cyngast moderator

    Thanks, David! As always, your input is much appreciated!

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