Instruction for Field Artillery (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Stark, Alexander W.

 
9781333767532: Instruction for Field Artillery (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master practical drills and formations for field and horse artillery

Discover a comprehensive guide to the methods, commands, and maneuvers used to train and move artillery units. This edition presents step-by-step instructions for the piece and its crew, from marching and aligning to complex column and line formations, as well as care, mounting, and equipment handling. It also covers camp setup, deployment before action, and the roles of officers and detachments, making it a foundational reference for understanding artillery operations.

  • Learn standard procedures for forming and moving batteries in line and column.
  • Explore commands, signals, and the practical techniques of handling caissons, limbers, and carriages.
  • See how fortitude, discipline, and timing shape successful evolutions and field actions.
  • Understand camp arrangement, encamping modes, and the principles behind deploying batteries for combat.
Ideal for readers interested in military history, doctrine, and the practical realities of artillery drill and deployment.

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