Synopsis
Compend Of Instructions In Military Tactics, And The Manual Of Percussion Arms, With Extracts From The U.S. Army Regulations by Ebenezer W. Stone is a comprehensive 1857 militia drill manual designed to provide practical guidance for training recruits and officers in the Massachusetts militia. This manual combines core infantry drill techniques with a percussion-lock arms manual and extracts from official Army Regulations. It features an introductory notice and an index, followed by formation rules for infantry in battle order, color-guard protocols, and a general instruction framework for officers, sergeants, and soldiers. Detailed procedures are provided for the School of the Soldier, School of the Company, and School of the Battalion, covering commands, cadence, and posture. The manual addresses direct and oblique marching, alignment, arms handling, and operations for loading, firing, fixing bayonets, and returning to arms, as well as inspection, parade, and guard duties. Additionally, it includes the Massachusetts militia act and guidance for muster and pay, making it an invaluable resource for researchers and reenactors interested in mid-19th-century military drill and state militia practices.
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