Hand-Book for Active Service; Containing Practical Instructions in Campaign Duties: For the Use of Volunteers (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Egbert L. Viele

9780260428059: Hand-Book for Active Service; Containing Practical Instructions in Campaign Duties: For the Use of Volunteers (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260428051 ISBN 13: 9780260428059

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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A practical guide for volunteers on campaign duty and daily field life.

This book presents a clear, practical framework for organizing and training volunteers in an active campaign. It focuses on how to use discipline, proper drill, and straightforward procedures to maximize effectiveness in the field, with emphasis on staying healthy and performing duties reliably under pressure.

You’ll find guidance on core military topics, from the structure of infantry, cavalry, and artillery to the daily routines that prepare a citizen-soldier for campaign duty. The text also covers practical skills for fortifications, cooking, rations, and the essential basics of marching, camping, and guard duties, all grounded in the needs of volunteers who may lack prior experience.

Practical steps for recruiting, screening, and preparing volunteers for service
Step-by-step drill and field routines to improve readiness and discipline
Basics of field fortifications, fort crossing, and managing daily camp life
Core artillery and infantry concepts to help new readers understand campaign duties

Ideal for readers seeking a concise, action-focused reference on 19th-century volunteer military duties and the practicalities of campaign life.

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