Practical Field Exercises in Minor Tactics and Strategy, for Use of the Regular Army and the Militia (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John P. Wisser

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656137606 ISBN 13: 9780656137602

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Develop practical field mastery with hands‑on exercises that mirror real campaigns.

This nonfiction guide presents a complete system for teaching officers how to command troops in the field. It shows how to plan, dictate, and execute exercises that test decision making, terrain reading, and rapid, clear orders. The approach emphasizes realism, using actual field scenarios and detailed instructions on how to train up to higher levels of command.

You’ll find a structured program that starts with core principles in military geography and tactics, then moves into field dictations, map work, and supervised practice. The material covers how to prepare and lead detachment exercises, conduct reconnaissance, coordinate between arms, and execute defenses and marches under realistic conditions. Although it includes solved and unsolved problems, the solutions illustrate practical methods rather than a single “best” answer.

• Learn a repeatable system for field instruction that mirrors campaign conditions
• Practice directing small units across terrain with map and signal coordination
• Study both the planning and execution of attacks, defenses, and reconnaissances
• Explore exercises designed for infantry, cavalry, and artillery integration

Ideal for readers interested in military training methods, field exercises, and the development of troop leadership skills.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656137606
• ISBN 13: 9780656137602
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 267