Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics: for the Exercise and Maneuvers of Troops When Acting as Light Infantry or Riflemen. Comprising the School of the Platoon and Company, Rules for Skirmishing, School of the Battalion, Regimental Evolutions and a Condensed System of Camp and Garrison Regulations

William B. Pace

ISBN 10: 0371966361 / ISBN 13: 9780371966365

Published by HardPress

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• Title: Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics: for the Exercise and Maneuvers of Troops When Acting as Light Infantry or Riflemen. Comprising the School of the Platoon and Company, Rules for Skirmishing, School of the Battalion, Regimental Evolutions and a Condensed System of Camp and Garrison Regulations
• Publisher: HardPress
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371966361
• ISBN 13: 9780371966365
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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"Rifle And Light Infantry Tactics: For The Exercise And Maneuvers Of Troops When Acting As Light Infantry Or Riflemen" by William B. Pace is a comprehensive military drill manual designed for militia use. This essential guide details formations, drill movements, and bugle signals, covering the fundamentals of instruction for regiments, the school of the platoon and company, skirmishers, and battalion and regimental evolutions, along with camp and garrison regulations. The volume outlines precise procedures for marching, firing, deploying skirmishers, forming squares, and managing guards, providing extensive instructions for officers and colors. Originally published in 1865 for the militia of the Territory of Utah, this work remains a foundational reference for drill and maneuver.