Abstract of Infantry Tactics; Including Exercises and Manœuvres of Light-Infantry and Riflemen; for the Use of the Militia of the United States.

United States Department of War

Published by Hilliard, Gray, Little and Wilkins, Boston, 1830

About this Item

This 1830 first edition of Abstract of Infantry Tactics; Including Exercises and Man?uvres of Light-Infantry and Riflemen; for the Use of the Militia of the United States was issued by the United States Department of War for standardized militia instruction in infantry, light infantry, and riflemen movements, and it is closely linked with General Winfield Scott?s early nineteenth century drill system. The manual sets out commands, formations, alignments, and unit movements for company and battalion work, and it includes practical sections on passing obstacles and restoring order after a line has been disturbed. No provenance noted. Good condition, full leather binding with rubbing and wear at corners, binding tight and secure, text block sound. (12mo), single volume. Collation: 138 pp. Illustrations: 30 engraved plates. First edition, 1830. Item Number (SKU): #50054. PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Abstract of Infantry Tactics; Including Exercises and Man?uvres of Light-Infantry and Riflemen; for the Use of the Militia of the United States.
• Publisher: Hilliard, Gray, Little and Wilkins, Boston
• Publication Date: 1830
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good