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A System of Target Practice: For the Use of Troops When Armed With the Musket, Rifle-Musket, Rifle, or Carbine; Prepared Principally From the French (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book delves into the history of target practice in the United States Army in the mid-19th century, a time of great change and innovation in military technology. The author, Captain Henry Heth, a prominent military figure of the era, provides a detailed guide to target practice techniques, drawing on his own experience and incorporating insights from the successful French and British systems. Heth's meticulous approach is evident in his systematic breakdown of different firing positions, emphasizing the importance of proper aiming, handling of the rifle, and the role of the wind in ballistics. The text goes beyond simple training manuals, exploring the psychological and physical aspects of marksmanship, demonstrating how the ability to accurately judge distances and control one's body under pressure were crucial to military success. Heth's work offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of military training in the lead-up to the Civil War, showcasing how advancements in weaponry and tactics were altering the very nature of combat.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of target practice in the United States Army in the mid-19th century, a time of great change and innovation in military technology. The author, Captain Henry Heth, a prominent military figure of the era, provides a detailed guide to target practice techniques, drawing on his own experience and incorporating insights from the successful French and British systems. Heth's meticulous approach is evident in his systematic breakdown of different firing positions, emphasizing the importance of proper aiming, handling of the rifle, and the role of the wind in ballistics. The text goes beyond simple training manuals, exploring the psychological and physical aspects of marksmanship, demonstrating how the ability to accurately judge distances and control one's body under pressure were crucial to military success. Heth's work offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of military training in the lead-up to the Civil War, showcasing how advancements in weaponry and tactics were altering the very nature of combat. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282382742_0
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