Handbook For Active Service: Containing Practical Instructions In Campaign Duties, For The Use Of Volunteers (1861) - Couverture souple

Viele, Egbert Ludovickus

 
9781436865104: Handbook For Active Service: Containing Practical Instructions In Campaign Duties, For The Use Of Volunteers (1861)

Synopsis

The Handbook For Active Service: Containing Practical Instructions In Campaign Duties, For The Use Of Volunteers (1861) by Egbert Ludovickus Viele is a comprehensive guidebook for volunteers who are preparing to serve in the military during the American Civil War. The book provides practical instructions on various aspects of military service, including marching, camping, cooking, and first aid. It also covers topics such as the organization of troops, the duties of officers, and the use of firearms. The author, Viele, was a Civil War veteran himself and drew on his own experiences to create a useful and informative manual for new recruits. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy to understand for readers with little or no military experience. Overall, the Handbook For Active Service is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War or the experience of soldiers during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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The Shelf2Life Weapons and Warfare Collection is an intriguing set of pre-1923 materials focused on the art and science of weaponry and its use in wars. From the study of topography, field artillery weapons and types of projectiles to military strategies and tactics, these titles offer a behind-the-scenes look at the extensive preparations for battle. Significant attention is given to training, including photographs and descriptions of drill instruction, the study of fire discipline and detailed directions on cleaning and care of equipment, highlighting the meticulous precision and precautions soldiers practiced to prevent disastrous errors on the battlefield. The Weapons and Warfare Collection provides historians, researchers and militarists with a broader understanding of the intense preparation and training required to effectively utilize weaponry in the theater of war.

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