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

Egbert L. Viele

 
9781332909407: Hand-Book for Active Service; Containing Practical Instructions in Campaign Duties: For the Use of Volunteers (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book, published in 1861, provides instruction for American volunteers preparing to serve during the Civil War by teaching the skills and duties of a soldier. It begins with the basic skills of standing, facing, and marching, and progresses to more complex maneuvers and formations. The author, with extensive military experience, emphasizes discipline and precision as essential to military success. The book is not only a valuable historical document but also a fascinating glimpse into the mindset and expectations of those who fought in the Civil War. It offers insights into the training and preparation of soldiers, the strategies and tactics of warfare, and the importance of leadership and discipline.

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